Playmates Cooperative Preschool

Playmates Cooperative Nursery School has offered families a supportive and creative learning environment for over 70 years. Located in the Sunset District of San Francisco, we are a non-profit, nonsectarian, cooperative organization formed by parents and experienced staff. We work together to foster the creative, social, physical, emotional and cognitive development of children 2 to 5½ years of age.

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At a glance

What this means

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?