San Francisco, CA
The Little School

General Approach to Learning

Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

The Little School was founded to provide children with a developmental, child-centered preschool experience. We are committed to providing individualized, quality attention to children, parents and s...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

A four year old would enter a class set up with a variety of familiar areas and some new activities. He would be able to choose freely; the first hour is open choice with teachers serving as facilita...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages	From 5 years to 6 years
Days:
	Mon 12:30pm - 4:30pm
	Tue 12:30pm - 4:30pm
	Wed 12:30pm - 4:30pm
	Thu 12:30pm - 4:30pm
	Fri 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuition:	$10,180/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day	Yes
Total enrollment	109
Student/teacher ratio	6:1
Age cutoff for enrollment	2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

2's 9:15 - 11:45 Tu/Th
3's 9:00 - 12:00 M/W/F
4's 9:00 - 1:00 or 12:30 - 4:30 M-F
5's 12:30 - 4:30 M-F
Optional lunch for Tu/Thu or M/W/F until 12:45
Optional early morning child care from 8:30 -...
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Application Information

Applications accepted	After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Wait list	Yes
Deadline for applications	Rolling
Application Information	$50
Acceptance criteria:	Selective based on sibling priority, diversity

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

• SFUSD
• Friends
• Town
• Burkes
• Cathedral
• Convent
• French-American
• Hamlin
• Live Oak
• SF School
• SF Day School
• Presidio Hill

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Similarly-Rated Preschools

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

• JCC- Helen Diller Family Preschool
• Lone Mountain Children's Center
• Peter's Place Nursery School
• Cow Hollow School
• Pacific Primary School