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SF Tikes Academy
1218 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco 94110
Our mission is to provide a place where children can be children; have that playful, joyful, meaningful, social, hands-on experience that every child should have. Within this experience, we help children become fully prepared for kindergarten and life!
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At a glance
Pedagogy
Academic
Languages
Optional Spanish Immersion
Meals
Snacks only
Infant program
No
ELFA vouchers
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.
The language model
Full immersion means most of the day is conducted in Optional Spanish Immersion, so children absorb the language naturally. It's normal for kids to understand little at first — they pick it up quickly.
Good questions to ask on a tour
- 1How do you balance academic preparation with play and social-emotional development?
- 2What are the exact drop-off and pickup times, and is there any flexibility?
- 3What is the current monthly tuition, and are there different rates for different days-per-week schedules?
- 4What ages do you serve, and how are children grouped?
- 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 Optional Spanish Immersion, and do children need any prior exposure to the language?
- 8How does the ELFA voucher process work with your program?
- 9What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
- 10How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?
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