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San Francisco, CA
Circle of Friends

neighborhood: Cow Hollow ·  Telephone: (415) 345-9184  · Website: www.circleoffriendssf.com

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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

Source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.
Four Stars
Quality of teaching
Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four Stars
Home-school connection
Three and Half Stars
Discipline
Four Stars
Facilities
Three and Half Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 16
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked 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
School year 09/2008 - 07/2009
Total enrollment 30
Student/teacher ratio6:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 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 listYes
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $50.00
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis based on siblings get priority.

source: Savvy Source


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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