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The Serra PreSchool
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neighborhood: Presidio · Telephone: (415) 561-2200 · Website: www.Theserrapreschool.com
Contact Info
The Serra PreSchool
#7 Building, Funston Avenue
San Francisco, CA
94129
www.Theserrapreschool.com
Tel:
(415) 561-2200
Fax:
(415) 561-2201
Director:
Marybeth Cody
theserrapreschool@earthlink.net
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The overall philosophy of The Serra Preschool recognizes that each child is important and holds a unique place in the world. We understand, respect and respond to the individual gifts and interests o...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The child is greeted at the beginning of the day by the teachers and is invited to play. All areas of the school are open for them to explore: the art room, the manipulative and movement room, the dra...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 4 years to -- |
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| Mon 1pm - 4pm | |
| Tue 1pm - 4pm | |
| Wed 1pm - 4pm | |
| Thu 1pm - 4pm | |
| Fri 1pm - 4pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 35 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Tution is $7,300 for a 10 month period.
Childcare is available from 8:30 to 9:00am.
Optional lunch is available from 12:00 to 1:00.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, upon birth |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $25.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority, diversity |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Convent of the Sacred Heart
- Stuart Hall for Boys
- Hamlin
- San Francisco Day School
- Town School for Boys
- St Stephen's
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Holy Name of Jesus
- Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires
- St. Hilary's
- Katherine Delmar Burke's
- St. Philip's
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