# Preschool Program — Wonder Years School

> Our Preschool program serves children between the ages of 2 years and 5 years and focuses on school readiness and promoting a love of learning.

Source: https://wonderyears.school/preschool-program

## At a glance

- **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)

## About the program

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.

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.

## Tuition

- **Full time: $2,750 per month** — Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Includes: Year-round program; AM snack, hot lunch and PM snack included every day.
- **Extended: $2,950 per month** — Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Includes: Year-round program; AM snack, hot lunch and PM snack included every day.

Part-time and half-time options are available — contact us for more info.

## A day at school (sample schedule)

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.

Learning centers in the classroom: Art, Dramatic play, Cozy corner, Block, Manipulatives, Science and Math, Music and Movement, Sensory, Library and Literacy.

## Next steps

- Book a tour: https://wonderyears.school/book-tour
- Contact: https://wonderyears.school/contact · 415-209-5488 · info@wonderyears.school