Presidio Knolls Preschool
250 10th St, San Francisco 94103
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool program is steeped in the principles of our progressive mission and serves as a foundation for the progressive education PKS provides preschool through 8th grade. We believe children are full of curiosity and creativity, and our curriculum, which emerges from children’s ideas, thoughts, and observations, is designed to cultivate a lifelong passion for learning and exploration.
At a glance
What this means
Reggio Emilia is a child-led approach where learning grows out of children's own questions and projects, with teachers as guides rather than instructors.
Full immersion means most of the day is conducted in Mandarin Immersion, so children absorb the language naturally. It's normal for kids to understand little at first — they pick it up quickly.
Tuition shown is as of 2024 and may have changed — confirm with the school.
Good questions to ask on a tour
- 1How do children's interests shape the projects you do, and can you share a recent example?
- 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 Mandarin Immersion, and do children need any prior exposure to the language?
- 8How does the transition to kindergarten work, and which elementary schools do graduates typically attend?
- 9How does the ELFA voucher process work with your program?
- 10What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?