Alpha Kids Academy Stonecrest Dr.
300 Stonecrest Dr, San Francisco 94132
At Alpha Kids Academy, our preschool program focuses on The whole-child approach. Our curriculum is designed to meet all areas of children's development and learning; social-emotional, cognitive skills, literacy, math, and science. At Alpha Kids Academy, our child care staff focuses on building a strong foundation for childhood development and academic success. Preschool should be a time of expansion, learning, play, and growth. That's what we aim for at Alpha Kids Academy.
At a glance
Extended care: until 6pm
What this means
An academic (or structured) program has more teacher-led lessons and routines to prepare children for the structure of kindergarten. Play-based means children learn through free and guided play — social skills, problem-solving, and early academics emerge through play rather than direct teaching.
Full immersion means most of the day is conducted in Mandarin Immersion, so children absorb the language naturally. It's normal for kids to understand little at first — they pick it up quickly.
Good questions to ask on a tour
- 1What does a typical day look like, and how much of it is child-chosen play vs. teacher-led?
- 2What are the exact drop-off and pickup times, and is there any flexibility?
- 3What is the current monthly tuition, and are there different rates for different days-per-week schedules?
- 4How do you handle the transition for children starting mid-year or moving up from a younger classroom?
- 5What is your potty-training policy, and how do you support children who are still learning?
- 6How do you handle discipline, conflict between children, and big feelings?
- 7How much of the day is in Mandarin Immersion, and do children need any prior exposure to the language?
- 8How does the ELFA voucher process work with your program?
- 9What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
- 10How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?