Angelina's School
4635 Cabrillo Street, San Francisco 94121
We are small by design, which allows us to focus on what matters most: your child. Our school has a proven curriculum which covers early childhood development to pre-kindergarten (often called pre-K). We are structured but not rigid. Our program is rigorous and flexible, allowing us to deliver a strong curriculum to all children, but customized to fit the needs of every child.
At a glance
What this means
Play-based means children learn through free and guided play — social skills, problem-solving, and early academics emerge through play rather than direct teaching. An arts-integrated program weaves music, visual art, and movement throughout the day.
This school teaches in Spanish but isn't a full immersion program — Spanish is woven in alongside English rather than being the main language of instruction.
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 Spanish, 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?