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Marina Children's Center
3219A Laguna Street, San Francisco 94123
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At a glance
Schedule
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Full day · 5 days/wk
Ages served
2y – 5y
Days offered
5d
Pedagogy
Academic, Play
Languages
English
Religious
None
Infant program
No
ELFA vouchers
Not accepted
Continues to K
No
What this means
The teaching approach
An academic (or structured) program has more teacher-led lessons and routines to prepare children for the structure of kindergarten. Play-based means children learn through free and guided play — social skills, problem-solving, and early academics emerge through play rather than direct teaching.
The language model
This school teaches primarily in English.
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 does extended care look like, and is it available every day?
- 3What is the current monthly tuition, and are there different rates for different days-per-week schedules?
- 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?
Data last verified 2026-08-24. This profile is an independent parent resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Marina Children's Center.