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La Piccola Scuola Italiana
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neighborhood: Potrero Hill · Telephone: (415) 558-9006 · Website: www.lpsisf.com
Contact Info
La Piccola Scuola Italiana
500 De Haro St
San Francisco, CA
94107
www.lpsisf.com
Tel:
(415) 558-9006
Director:
Valentina Imbeni PhD
director@lpsisf.org,valeimbeni@gmail.com
Admissions Director:
admissions@lpsisf.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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Reggio-Emilia |
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School Philosophy and Mission
La Piccola Scuola Italiana is a Reggio Emilia inspired Italian-immersion program that provides very young children a joyful and developmentally appropriate environment in which to learn and grow. O...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
La Piccola Scuola Italiana's classroom environment is organized by 'learning centers,' such as the writing table, the housekeeping area, the blocks corner, etc. Center materials are rotated regularly...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
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| Mon 1.15pm - 5.15pm | |
| Wed 1.15pm - 5.15pm | |
| Fri 1.15pm - 5.15pm | |
| Tuition: | $8,000/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 75 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Spazio Gioco (ages 6-24 months) meets from 3:30 to 5:30 each afternoon. Children typically attend 2 or 3 days per week.
Scuola dell'Infanzia: Piccoli (2-3 year olds) attend 9:30 to 12:30 each morn...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on child's aptitude, diversity, sibling priority, italian language exposure, gender and age balance within the group |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- French-American
- Sacred Heart
- Presidio Hil
- Claire Lillienthal
- Town School
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