Peter's Place Nursery School
227 Balboa St, San Francisco 94118
Peter’s Place was founded in 1974 on the premise that each child be welcomed, appreciated and embraced for who he or she is in the moment. As a play-based preschool, we honor the developmental truth that children's work is their play, and that playing is a vital way to learn and grow in the early years. We also place great importance on the social and emotional lives of children as we guide and support them in developing skills and confidence in each area of their lives. Every day we are happy to continue this legacy by creating a warm, safe and nurturing environment where children thrive.
At a glance
Extended care: until 5pm
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.
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
- 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?
- 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?
- 7What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
- 8How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?
- 9What does parent communication look like — updates, conferences, opportunities to be involved?