Haight-Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School - San Francisco, CA

  • Neighborhood: Cole Valley
  • Telephone: (415) 661-9204
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Contact Info

Haight-Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School
1180 Stanyan Street
San Francisco, CA  94117
Tel: (415) 661-9204

Director: Cocoa Drake

Admissions Director: Sorcha Howard

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General Approach to Learning

Check Mark Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

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

Number of parents surveyed:  3

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

We strive to maintain a program where parents can be part of a supportive community while learning about child development and actively being co-teachers at their children's school. We validate each ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Put lunch away in cubby.

Scope the inside and outside area to see what you want to do. Hook up with friends - dive in!

Snack time, we wash hands and have a brief focus activity before eatin...
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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
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 24
Student/teacher ratio 4:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 9 months
Extended day No

School year

09/2008 - 06/2009

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Grattan, McKinley, SF Day, St Phillip's, JBBP West, Alvarado, Claire Lillienthal

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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 2 years 6 months to
5 years
Days: Mon 9:30am - 12:30pm
Tue 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wed 9:30am - 12:30pm
Thu 9:30am - 12:30pm
Fri 9:30am - 12:30pm
Tuition: $150/Month
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $40

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority, boy/ girl ratio

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