Hours and Times:

For other scheduling arrangements, please talk to the Director, Naomi Corson 415.665.4189.

daily routine

7:00- 9:30 Free Play, Arts & Crafts

Early arrivals are greeted in the large classroom, and enjoy some free play time. As more kids arrive around 8:30 AM, the children split into two mixed-age groups. One group plays on our indoor playground, and the other stays in the big room. In the big room the kids are often led through some group games or dances. Then the two groups switch spots. Finally, everybody comes together in the big room for storytime.

09:30-10:00 AM Morning Snack

Morning snack is a light snack provided by the school. A typical snack might contain muffins, crackers, dried fruit, yogurt or applesauce. We vary the menu individually to accommodate children with dietary restrictions.

10:00-10:15 AM Circle Time

The children are divided into three age-based classes, and go to their respective classrooms. Classroom time begins with circle time, where the kids sing songs, learn rhymes and read books that focus on core preschool skills (letters, numbers, counting, shapes, colors, etc.) as well as on the weekly theme.

10:15-10:45 AM Activity Time

During activity time the kids work at tables on small projects. This includes both arts and crafts and skill-based worksheets.

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Outside Time at Golden Gate Park

This is everybody's favorite time of the day. The children walk to and from the San Francisco Botanical Garden with their classroom teachers and enjoy some fresh air in a beautiful setting.

12:00-12:45 PM Lunch Time

Except on Thursdays, the children return to school for lunch. All the children eat together. Teachers will heat up appropriate items and deliver them to the kids at the table. Anything that your child does not eat will be sent back home in their lunch box.

01:00-03:00 PM Nap/Rest Time

3:00-04:00 PM Wake Up, Quiet Table Activities

The children gradually wake up from their nap and are directed towards quieter, table-based activities until the whole group is awake and ready for snack time.

4:00-4:30 PM Snack

Afternoon snack might include fruit, vegetables, pasta, bagels, etc. This snack is also provided by the school and we vary the menu individually to accommodate children with dietary restrictions.

4:30- 6:00 PM Free Play, Storytime

Once again the kids split into two groups. Half the kids play on the indoor playground, and half stay in the large classroom. In the big room, the kids may be led through group games or dances, or sit down to read a story, or sit at the tables for a simple art activity like coloring. After about a half an hour, the groups switch places.