Our Rainbow Kids Family Childcare
2566 23rd Ave, San Francisco 94116
We believe that a child's work is his play and his play is his work. Children learn through play. Play is structured to maximize a child's success and minimize failure, which allows children to meet their needs for acceptance, affection, and approval. Children gain a strong sense of self-esteem and social competence through hands-on experience in a diverse, safe, and supportive environment that respects individual needs, cultures, and preferences.
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 Optional French but isn't a full immersion program — Optional French 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)?
- 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 Optional French, 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?