San Francisco, CA
Friends of Saint Francis Childcare Center
neighborhood: Noe Valley · Telephone: (415) 861-1818
Contact Info
Friends of Saint Francis Childcare Center
50 Belcher Street
San Francisco, CA
94114
Tel:
(415) 861-1818
Fax:
(415) 861-0349
Director:
Sally Large
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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
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 4 years 11 months |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Tue 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Wed 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Thu 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Fri 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Tuition: | $950/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 38 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
We have a contract with the Dept. of Education for 18 slots of the 38 to be eligible for a sliding scale tuition. Also, parents pay the full tuition for the month but can create their own schedule. So...
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Children's Day School
- Live Oak
- Synergy
- St. Dominic's
- French American
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