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The Little School
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neighborhood: Pacific Heights · Telephone: (415) 567-0430 · Website: www.littleschool.org
Contact Info
The Little School
1520 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA
94115
www.littleschool.org
Tel:
(415) 567-0430
Fax:
(415) 567-1034
Director:
Leslie Roffman
admissions@littleschool.org
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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 Little School was founded to provide children with a developmental, child-centered preschool experience. We are committed to providing individualized, quality attention to children, parents and s...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
A four year old would enter a class set up with a variety of familiar areas and some new activities. He would be able to choose freely; the first hour is open choice with teachers serving as facilita...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
5 years
to 6 years |
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| Mon 12:30pm - 4:30pm | |
| Tue 12:30pm - 4:30pm | |
| Wed 12:30pm - 4:30pm | |
| Thu 12:30pm - 4:30pm | |
| Fri 12:30pm - 4:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $10,180/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 109 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
2's 9:15 - 11:45 Tu/Th
3's 9:00 - 12:00 M/W/F
4's 9:00 - 1:00 or 12:30 - 4:30 M-F
5's 12:30 - 4:30 M-F
Optional lunch for Tu/Thu or M/W/F until 12:45
Optional early morning child care from 8:30 -...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority, diversity |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- SFUSD
- Friends
- Town
- Burkes
- Cathedral
- Convent
- French-American
- Hamlin
- Live Oak
- SF School
- SF Day School
- Presidio Hill
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