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Laura Vicuna Pre-K

660 Filbert Street, San Francisco 94133

Excellence in learning begins in the Laura Vicuña Pre-K program, for 2.9 to 6-year-olds. Curiosity, creativity, and exploration through play are encouraged in an environment that fosters a love for learning at an early age. Children are prepared to enter and excel in kindergarten and beyond. They are taught the fundamentals of problem-solving, independent learning, leadership, and being responsible citizens of the world while cultivating respect for themselves and the environment, and nurturing skills like compassion, kindness, and empathy. Laura Vicuña Pre-K offers extracurricular programming including, yoga, and Italian classes, as well as field trips to our community garden, and other neighborhood businesses.

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At a glance

Schedule
Hours not listed
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Ages served
2y – 6y
Tuition
$1,635/mo
Pedagogy
Play
Infant program
No
ELFA vouchers
Not accepted
Continues to K
No

Extended care: until 5:30pm

What this means

The teaching approach

Play-based means children learn through free and guided play — social skills, problem-solving, and early academics emerge through play rather than direct teaching.

The language model

This school teaches primarily in English.

Tuition shown is as of 2024 and may have changed — confirm with the school.

Good questions to ask on a tour

  1. 1What does a typical day look like, and how much of it is child-chosen play vs. teacher-led?
  2. 2What are the exact drop-off and pickup times, and is there any flexibility?
  3. 3Beyond the listed tuition, what other fees should I expect (application, deposit, materials, field trips)?
  4. 4How do you handle the transition for children starting mid-year or moving up from a younger classroom?
  5. 5What is your potty-training policy, and how do you support children who are still learning?
  6. 6How do you handle discipline, conflict between children, and big feelings?
  7. 7What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
  8. 8How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?
  9. 9What does parent communication look like — updates, conferences, opportunities to be involved?
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