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Alta Plaza Preschool
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neighborhood: Pacific Heights · Telephone: (415) 928-6483 · Website: www.altaplazapreschool.com
Contact Info
Alta Plaza Preschool
2140 Pierce Street
San Francisco, CA
94115
www.altaplazapreschool.com
Tel:
(415) 928-6483
Fax:
(415) 380-1965
Director:
Sharon Bricker
altaplaza@comcast.net
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Parent Ratings
| Quality of teaching | |
| Development of social skills and work habits | |
| Home-school connection | |
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| Facilities | |
| Health | |
| Safety | |
| Handling of separation |
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General Approach to Learning
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
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 e...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Tue 7:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Wed 7:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Thu 7:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $1,405/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 30 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Alta Plaza Preschool is open Monday through Friday from 7.30a.m. to 6.00p.m.
We ask that preschool children arrive no later than 8.45a.m. so they can benefit from the entire day's program.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on child's aptitude, diversity, sibling priority, parents compatibility with other parents |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Cathedral School for Boys
- Town School for Boys
- Hamlin
- St Vincent de Paul
- Stuart Hall
- Burke
- Marin Country Day
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