Cornerstone Academy (Lawton campus)
1925 Lawton St, San Francisco 94122
For our youngest students (freshman, ages 2-1/2+, junior, ages 3-4 and senior, ages 4-5), our bilingual (English and Cantonese) program on the Silver and Lawton Campuses consists of a unique balance of academics, indoor and outdoor play, creative arts, and character building. We have warm and nurturing teachers with many years of experience educating young children. Our teachers understand the love and reassurance your child needs during the transition from home to a classroom environment for the very first time. We believe in giving our students a strong foundation from the beginning in preschool. Children are trained to love, cooperate and respect their parents, teachers and others. Alphabets and numbers are introduced with lots of fun activities including music, storytelling, crafts, dance and video clips. They are introduced to the wonderful love of God and how He created the world. Our parents marvel at how much their children learn after attending our preschool.
At a glance
Extended care: at 7am
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 Cantonese but isn't a full immersion program — Cantonese is woven in alongside English rather than being the main language of instruction.
Tuition shown is as of 2024 and may have changed — confirm with the school.
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?
- 3Beyond the listed tuition, what other fees should I expect (application, deposit, materials, field trips)?
- 4What ages do you serve, and how are children grouped?
- 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 Cantonese, 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?