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Ages 2 years – 5 years

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.

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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
Children running across the backyard playground
Children creating a small-world landscape at the sensory table
A preschooler exploring a sensory bin
Two children painting at the art table
The bright preschool classroom, with a low table and chairs and open shelves of materials
The preschool reading corner, with two armchairs and a display of picture books
Preschool shelves of toys and learning materials beside a soft blue rug
Tuition

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.

Questions about tuition or availability? Get in touch

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

Request a tour

Share a few details, then pick a time that suits you.

In-person and virtual tours. We’ll only use your details to arrange your visit.

About the program

Ready for school — and for a lifetime of learning.

1:6Teacher to child ratioOne teacher for every 6 children

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.

Sample schedule

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
  1. Good morning

    School opens, families begin to arrive. Teachers welcome children and families.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Morning snack

    We will be serving organic, nutritious snacks to keep the energy going for a fun day at school.

  5. Circle / Activity of the day

    Children participate in teacher-led learning experiences/activities planned for the day.

  6. Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing

  7. Outdoor adventures

    Children enjoy outside activities in the school playground building their gross motor skills.

  8. 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.

  9. Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing

  10. Nap / Rest

    Time to relax, rest and recharge. Like the song goes, "We play our best, when we have rest".

  11. Diaper change / Toileting / Hand washing

  12. Afternoon snack

    Because all that play and learning makes the tummy rumble, rumble, rumble.

  13. Outdoor play

  14. 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.

  15. Home time

    Teachers share information with parents about the child's day, routines and special moments.

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.