Preschool Program
Curious minds, ready for kindergarten and beyond.
A play-based, STEAM-rich, emergent curriculum that builds kindergarten readiness, with a big outdoor playground and an AM snack, hot lunch and PM snack included every day. Open 8 AM – 5:30 PM, year-round, in San Francisco's Richmond District.
- Ages
- 2 – 5 years
- Teacher ratio
- 1:6
- One teacher for every 6 children
- Open
- 8:00 – 5:30
- Mon – Fri · year-round · full & part time
- Meals
- Included
- AM snack, hot lunch & PM snack every day
- Outdoors
- Big playground
- Outdoor play every day
- Tuition
- From $2,750/mo
- Full time; extended $2,950







Laying the foundation for future learning.
We know you care about your child’s future. That’s why we offer you the freedom to choose the right program for them. Part-time and half-time options are available — contact us for more info.
Full time
$2,750per month
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Year-round program
- AM snack, hot lunch and PM snack included every day
Extended
Full day$2,950per month
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Year-round program
- AM snack, hot lunch and PM snack included every day
Ready for school — and for a lifetime of learning.
At Wonder Years School, we embrace the concept of school readiness, ensuring that children are equipped with the essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed not only for success in school but also for a lifetime of learning and growth. We understand that readiness extends beyond academics; it encompasses a child's willingness and confidence in the journey of learning, fostering a resilient and positive mindset.
Our approach to cultivating this readiness is multifaceted, addressing every facet of a child's development—physical, emotional, social, cultural, linguistic, and cognitive. We believe that a well-rounded foundation is the key to lifelong learning, and we are committed to nurturing each child in all these dimensions.
Our dedicated teachers are not just educators but also facilitators of curiosity and initiative. We value and honor each child's unique interests and passions, encouraging their innate inquisitiveness by posing open-ended questions, providing thoughtful responses to their inquiries, and offering a rich array of materials for exploration. Our teachers guide children to dive deeper into subjects that pique their curiosity, fostering the development of their confidence as learners. This, in turn, inspires them to persist in solving complex problems and sustain their focus on challenging tasks.
Our curriculum is designed to be a journey of discovery, offering children opportunities to embrace new challenges, pursue self-selected learning objectives, and engage in exciting, longer-term studies that are both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. These experiences fuel their intellectual curiosity and expand their capabilities, leading to deeper and interconnected learning. Such comprehensive preparation ensures a seamless transition to Kindergarten and sets the stage for a lifetime of confident and enthusiastic learning.
At Wonder Years School, we are not just preparing children for school; we are empowering them for a future filled with endless possibilities, where they approach learning with a sense of wonder, curiosity, and the unwavering belief in their own potential. Join us on this remarkable journey of holistic preschool education, where we ignite the flames of lifelong learning in every child.
A day at school.
Our days follow a predictable rhythm that helps children feel secure, with plenty of room for curiosity along the way.
Learning centers
- Art
- Dramatic play
- Cozy corner
- Block
- Manipulatives
- Science and Math
- Music and Movement
- Sensory
- Library and Literacy
Good morning
School opens, families begin to arrive. Teachers welcome children and families.
Learning through play / Indoor play time
Children will explore indoor environments engaging in various child led and teacher led activities all the while teachers facilitate and scaffold children's play hence supporting and extending the learning.
Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing
Depending upon parents' and children's readiness, we support toilet training fully at school by creating and implementing a toileting plan with the parents.
Morning snack
We will be serving organic, nutritious snacks to keep the energy going for a fun day at school.
Circle / Activity of the day
Children participate in teacher-led learning experiences/activities planned for the day.
Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing
Outdoor adventures
Children enjoy outside activities in the school playground building their gross motor skills.
Hand washing / Lunch
Children enjoy a freshly made hot lunch provided by our team in the company of their friends and teachers, discussing the day that was and planning their evening.
Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing
Nap / Rest
Time to relax, rest and recharge. Like the song goes, "We play our best, when we have rest".
Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing
Afternoon snack
Because all that play and learning makes the tummy rumble, rumble, rumble.
Outdoor play
Play led learning / Indoor free play
Children choose activities based on their interests from the thoughtfully laid out learning centers in the classroom which are inviting and engaging.
Home time
Teachers share information with parents about the child's day, routines and special moments.
Explore our other programs.
3 months – 12 monthsInfant Program
Our infant program serves children between the ages of 3 months and 12 months, and follows primary caregiving to meet each child's unique needs.
- Teacher ratio
- 1:3
- Tuition from
- $3,400/mo
1 year – 2 yearsToddler Program
Our Toddler program serves children between the ages of 12 months and 2 years and is responsive to each child's developmental and learning potentials, needs and characteristics.
- Teacher ratio
- 1:4
- Tuition from
- $3,400/mo
Discover, learn and grow — come see us in person.
Tours are the best way to feel the warmth of our classrooms, meet our teachers and ask every question on your list. Pick a time that works for you, or reach out and we’ll find one together.
