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St Philip's Preschool

725 Diamond St, San Francisco 94114

Our philosophy is play based, and focuses on the whole child approach. Our curriculum is centered on meeting each child's academic, spiritual, social, and emotional needs so that he/she can gain self-confidence, develop good citizenship, and reach his/her potential. Fun, challenging activities take place in our large open classroom and play yard, along with celebrations of the seasons and holidays.

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At a glance

Schedule
Hours not listed
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Ages served
3y – 5y
Tuition
$2,180/mo
Pedagogy
Academic
Religious
Catholic
Infant program
No
ELFA vouchers
Not accepted
Continues to K
Yes

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

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

  1. 1How do you balance academic preparation with play and social-emotional development?
  2. 2What are the exact drop-off and pickup times, and is there any flexibility?
  3. 3Beyond the listed tuition, what other fees should I expect (application, deposit, materials, field trips)?
  4. 4How do you handle the transition for children starting mid-year or moving up from a younger classroom?
  5. 5What is your potty-training policy, and how do you support children who are still learning?
  6. 6How do you handle discipline, conflict between children, and big feelings?
  7. 7How does the transition to kindergarten work, and which elementary schools do graduates typically attend?
  8. 8What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
  9. 9How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?
  10. 10What does parent communication look like — updates, conferences, opportunities to be involved?
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