Ark Christian Prechool
3141 Vicente Street, San Francisco 94116
Our preschool curriculum is designed to develop a positive self-image through a comprehensive Early Childhood Education that integrates individual and group learning styles. Our curriculum and program includes equipping in language development, reading readiness, math readiness, health studies, social studies, perceptual development, fine and gross motor development, music appreciation, science exploration, and Bible lessons with personal application. We also include Chinese and Spanish language/ethnic studies.
At a glance
What this means
An academic (or structured) program has more teacher-led lessons and routines to prepare children for the structure of kindergarten.
This school teaches in Mandarin but isn't a full immersion program — Mandarin is woven in alongside English rather than being the main language of instruction.
Good questions to ask on a tour
- 1How do you balance academic preparation with play and social-emotional development?
- 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, and do children need any prior exposure to the language?
- 8What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
- 9How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?
- 10What does parent communication look like — updates, conferences, opportunities to be involved?