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San Francisco, CA
Circle of Friends
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neighborhood: Cow Hollow · Telephone: (415) 345-9184 · Website: www.circleoffriendssf.com
Contact Info
Circle of Friends
265 Moulton Street
San Francisco, CA
94123
www.circleoffriendssf.com
Tel:
(415) 345-9184
Fax:
(415) 922-8391
Director:
Michele Etchenique
circleoffriendspreschool@yahoo.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Circle of Friends Preschool & PreK was designed specifically to provide parents with a small school setting offering a unique program: an art based curriculum, an exposure to French and a wonderful mu...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
We have (3) different classes:
Nursery school for ages 2.5-3.5
This is their first exposure to school, where they meet friends and learn to play and work in a structured environment. Art pro...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
6 months
to 5 years 6 months |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 3:30pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 3:30pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $10,340/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 30 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Nursery School T/Th 8:30-11:30am
Preschool MWF 8:30-11:30am
PreK MWF Noon-3:30pm
MWF 8:30-3:30pm (for 4.5 yr. olds pending space availability)
No extended care or early drop off
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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 | $50.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis based on siblings get priority. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Stuart Hall
- Cathedral
- St Vincent de Paul
- Burke
- Town
- Alamo
- Sacred Heart
- Buena Vista
- French-American School
- Waldorf
- Children's Day School
- Claire Lilienthal
- Chinese-American School
- Hamlin
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