Seabird Preschool
9 Pelton Place, San Francisco
We believe that play is essential to children’s learning and development. Our curriculum is constructed around the belief that "play is a child's work," recognizing that children learn best through play. Our program addresses the individual, social, emotional and educational needs of children between the ages of 2 to entering kindergarten. This curriculum is applied in an open classroom format, which allows younger children to learn from their older peers, who in turn learn to be better role models. In addition to this open classroom format, children are also grouped by age and development: "Puffins" are 2-3 years old “Penguins” are 3-4 and "Pelicans" are ages 4-entering kindergarten.
At a glance
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?
- 7How does the ELFA voucher process work with your program?
- 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?