Ladybug Preschool - San Francisco, CA

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Contact Info

Ladybug Preschool
1355 Bay Street, #1
San Francisco, CA  94123
www.ladybugchildcare.com


Tel: (415) 776-5054
Fax: (415) 292-4366

Director: Yvonne Hove
yhladybug@earthlink.net

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Check Mark 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 And Half Stars
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Discipline Four And Half Stars
Facilities Four And Half Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Four And Half Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  13

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

Our curricula is a play-based curricula, inspired by Reggio-Emilia. Children are natural learners. They are born with a curiosity which encourages them to question, explore, and discover the world aro...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Transition in - free play inside (dramatic play area), Circle time, Snacks, Specialty class - Art, cooking, music, science, Free play outside and in open studio Closing circle
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school
Wait list Yes
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Key Statistics

Extended day No

School year

Year round program

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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 1 years 6 months to
4 years
Days: 3 day(s) a week
8:30 am- 5 pm
Tuition: $780/Month
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $50

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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