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The Little School
1520 Lyon Street, San Francisco 94115
Status unknown
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At a glance
Schedule
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Full day · 2–5 days/wk
Ages served
2y – 5y
Days offered
2d, 3d, 5d
Tuition
$3,621/mo
Pedagogy
Relationship-Based
Languages
English
Meals
Snacks only
Religious
None
Infant program
No
ELFA vouchers
Accepted
Continues to K
No
What this means
The teaching approach
Relationship-based prioritizes strong, long-term bonds between teachers, children, and families as the foundation for learning.
The language model
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
- 1Can you walk me through a typical day from drop-off to pickup?
- 2What does extended care look like, and is it available every day?
- 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?
Data last verified 2026-08-24. This profile is an independent parent resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Little School.