San Francisco, CA
Alta Plaza Preschool

At Alta Plaza Preschool, we believe that learning is a natural enjoyable process experienced in a stimulating, developmentally appropriate, safe environment.

Positive learning experiences at an early age contribute to the development of each child's sense of self and emotional well-being.

The program addresses the individual, social, emotional and educational needs of children between the ages of 2 1/2 to 5 1/2. This open classroom format is designed around the belief that the younger children benefit from modeling their older peers, while the older children benefit from being the 'big kid.' These relationships foster self-esteem and personal growth, essential to the readiness for kindergarten.

The children are also given age-appropriate activities, with teacher guidance, to continually challenge them and stimulate each child's individual learning process.
Children at Alta Plaza Preschool learn by doing rather than by being taught. Independence is fostered in children through exposure to the world around them. Play is 'child's work.' Through activities offered each child can master skills in the areas of communication, cognitive and physical development and social interaction. By experiencing success in these areas, a child becomes more confident and self-reliant. These positive learning experiences contribute to the development of each child's sense of self and emotional well-being.

At Alta Plaza Preschool we emphasize the development of a positive and independent self-concept in each child, as well as a lifetime enjoyment of learning.

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We have a circle time followed by snack and free play.

At 10:00am we have 1 hour group time followed by park time, lunch and nap.

The afternoon is a reflection of our morning program -- where the children are read to and fun activities are arranged.

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