| Calvary Nursery School - San Francisco, CA |
- Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
- Telephone: (415) 346-4715
Contact Info
Calvary Nursery School
2515 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA
94115
Tel:
(415) 346-4715
Fax:
(415) 346-1436
Director:
Deborah Anaya
Admissions Director:
Edic Rindal
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 16
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
Calvary's philosophy is based on a play-based developmentally appropriate curriculum which provides activities for children based on purposeful and meaningful learning. We are non-academic yet prepar...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Free play in mixed age groups; Music - small group and large group; Skills & Concepts taught through art, language, movement in small similar age groups; Outside play in small groups - gross motor de...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Deadline for applications | November 30 |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 69 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
| Extended day | No |
School year
09/2008 - 06/2009
Summer Program
06/2008 - 07/2008
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Cathedral, Hamlin, Burkes, Friends, Town, CAIS, Convent, Sacred Heart, Town, SF Friends, Mt. Tamalpais, Marin Country Day
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Nursery School is $6,000/year. Pre-K is $9,000/year.
Ages 3-5-5 have class everyday from 8:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Ages 5-6 (Pre-K) have class from 8:30a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages: From 5 years to -- |
| Days:
Mon 8:30am - 1:30pm Tue 8:30am - 1:30pm Wed 8:30am - 1:30pm Thu 8:30am - 1:30pm Fri 8:30am - 1:30pm |
| Tuition: $9,000/Year |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $50
Acceptance criteria: Child's overall fit into program based on sibling priority, legacy, church member (calvary presbyterian)
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