Laurel Hill Nursery School and Pre-Kindergarten - San Francisco, CA

  • Neighborhood: Laurel Heights/Jordan Park
  • Telephone: (415) 751-8784
  • Website: www.laurelhill.org
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Contact Info

Laurel Hill Nursery School and Pre-Kindergarten
401 Euclid Avenue
San Francisco, CA  94118
www.laurelhill.org


Tel: (415) 751-8784
Fax: (415) 751-0175

Director: Anne Randall
anne@laurelhill.org

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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. Four And Half Stars
Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Discipline Four And Half Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Four Stars
Safety Four Stars
Handling of separation Four And Half Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  19

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

THE PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE AND THE LAUREL HILL PHILOSOPHY.
We believe that the nursery school provides the richest and most stimulating environment in which children may explore and develop intellectua...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

9-10:10 Free play
10:10-10:30 Snack
10:30-11:25 Free play
11:25-11:40 Potpourri--music, dance, other structured activities
11:40-11:50 Group meeting time
11:50-12:00 Gate time (dis...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications Rolling
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 90
Student/teacher ratio 5:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 9 months
Extended day Yes

School year

8/25/2008 - 6/1/2008

Summer Program

6/1/2008 - 8/1/2008

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Burke, Hamlin, Alamo ,, Alvarado, Live Oak, Claire Lillienthal, Town, Grattan, Lafayette, SF Day, Charter School for the Arts, Jefferson, Lawton, Notre Dame des Victories, Burkes,

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

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2 years, 9 months to 5 years - $238/month 4 years, 7 months to 5 years 11 months - $315/month

There is a 3-day a week program and a 5 day a week program.

Approximately 15 students per class.

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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 4 years 7 months to
5 years 60 months
Days: Mon 8:00am - 4:00pm
Tue 8:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 8:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 8:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Tuition: $315/Month
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $35

Acceptance criteria: It is first-come, but we do select to maintain a gender and age balance

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