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San Francisco Jewish Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten
Temple Emanu-el Preschool:
The Temple Emanu-El Preschool is a leading Jewish preschool in the Richmond District (directly north of Golden Gate Park) in the north-west of San Francisco. The largest and oldest reformed synagogue in Northern California is also the site of our highly respected preschool. The Emanu-El community is a very active one and the synagogue the site of workshops, lectures, and community activities, as well as worship. Temple Emanu-el's particular focus is on serving the interfaith family. We provide a safe, nurturing and supportive program in a Jewish environment. Our preschool program is designed for children ages 2 years 6 months to 4 / 5 years of age. Our Pre-Kindergarten program is designed as a transitional year between preschool and kindergarten and is for children who are 4 / 5 years of age.
Education Programs:
- 3 day week Two-Year-Old program
- 5 day week Preschool Program
- 5 day week Pre-K Program
Two-Year-Old & Preschool Program run for 3 hours a day. Pre-K Program runs for 5 hours a day.
Additionally:
- There is before & after school care available for the Preschool and Pre-K Programs.
- Summer Camp Program also available.
Our Preschool promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth of young children while responding to the needs of the families in our community. The program emphasizes learning as an interactive process through a concrete, play-oriented approach with teachers who plan activities that are relevant to the children's lives. Children 2-years-old through to Pre-Kindergarten are given the opportunity to explore, question, practice and pretend in order to discover the world around them. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum includes creative arts, dramatic play, science, cooking, large and small motor activities, music, language arts, outdoor play and Jewish values, traditions and holiday celebrations.
Address:
Lake Street, San Francisco, California , USA
First United Methodist Church Preschool, Upland
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in Upland, San Bernardino County CA, First United Methodist Church Preschool provides early childhood education programs to children ages 2 years, 6 months old to 5 years of age. Classes are held from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday as well as 12:45 – 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with a variety of enrollment options available.Our preschool program was established as a service to the families and children of our area communities. Our quality curriculum emphasizes teaching the whole child by seeking to provide opportunities for the social, mental, physical, and spiritual development of the child. Active play is balanced with quiet activity to prevent fatigue and over stimulation.
We are located on the corner of Euclid Avenue and C Street in beautiful historic downtown Upland. We have been accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC, Washington, DC State Lic# 360900330. We have also been a proud recipient of the national award for quality.
Within a Christian atmosphere, the staff seeks to teach readiness skills in reading, math and writing, a beginning exploration of science, music and art appreciation and a weekly language experience in Spanish. Creative play, traffic safety, field trips, nutritional morning snacks and interdenominational Christian education are also part of the program.
Christian preschool programs for kids ages 2.5 - 5:
- Readiness skills in reading, math & writing
- Amazing Athletes Program
- Art Appreciation
- Music Appreciation
- Science Appreciation
- Spanish Language Experience
Optional “Early Start” 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. and “Lunch Bunch” 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. programs are offered as well.
- Readiness skills in reading, math & writing
- Amazing Athletes Program
- Art Appreciation
- Music Appreciation
- Science Appreciation
- Spanish Language Experience
Optional “Early Start” 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. and “Lunch Bunch” 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. programs are offered as well.
Hope Technology School, California
Courses / Programs
Located in Palo Alto in Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hope Technology School (HTS) is a not-for-profit school, established in 2001, with the mission of providing an exceptional learning experience for typical and special needs children from preschool through to 8th grade in a fully inclusive, technology rich environment. We also have the Prep Center, a "Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students. The special needs of our students may include Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning differences, speech disorders and emotional challenges.Our school serves families throughout the Redwood, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Sunnyvale and other Francisco Bay communities. Our inclusive ratio is 60% neurotypical students and 40% students with developmental differences. Maintaining small class size (average 12 students per class) with at least one teacher and one para-educator per class affords each student the support to reach his or her full potential.
Assistive Technology Programs for children from preschool through to 8th Grade (Educating both typical and special needs students):
- Preschool program
- Elementary School program
- Junior School program
- Middle School program
Also available:
- High School program ("Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students)
- Preschool program
- Elementary School program
- Junior School program
- Middle School program
Also available:
- High School program ("Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students)
Stockdale Christian School
Courses / Programs
Stockdale Christian School in Bakersfield in Kern County is a private Christian school serving boys and girls in grades preschool through to eighth. Stockdale Christian Schools is an extension of the ministry of First Assembly of God Church, Bakersfield, CA. Our current enrollment includes 150 preschool students, over 700 students in grades K-8 and 90 students in our homeschool program. Stockdale Christian School is a member of and is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Stockdale Christian School is also accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA).
Christian Education Programs (Preschool through 8th Grade)
- Athletics
- Extended Day Care
- Private School Satellite program (PSP)
- Instrumental Music
- International Program
- Special Academic Services
- Summer DayCare
- Vocal Music
- Athletics
- Extended Day Care
- Private School Satellite program (PSP)
- Instrumental Music
- International Program
- Special Academic Services
- Summer DayCare
- Vocal Music
Pacific Ridge School, Carlsbad
Courses / Programs
Pacific Ridge School is an independent middle and high school for grades 7 -12 in Carlsbad in San Diego County, CA. Pacific Ridge School is fulfilling the need in Coastal North County for excellence in independent, college-preparatory and secondary education. Firmly rooted in academic excellence, Pacific Ridge School inspires and equips students to be lifelong learners who act with compassion and integrity. We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.We invite you to discover what is unique about Pacific Ridge School. Grounded in academic accomplishment, we promote both artistic and athletic achievement, while integrating our vision and our values in every aspect of our curriculum. As they explore assumptions from new perspectives and become aware of their role as members of a global community, students learn the importance of finding their pupose in life.
Education Programs:
- Middle School Program
- High School Program
* In addition to Academic Subjects such as Social and Community Studies, American Studies, Life Science, Conceptual Physics, Mathematics, English, French and Spanish, subjects such as Ethical Responsibility and Global Engagement play an important role in our Curriculum.
- Middle School Program
- High School Program
* In addition to Academic Subjects such as Social and Community Studies, American Studies, Life Science, Conceptual Physics, Mathematics, English, French and Spanish, subjects such as Ethical Responsibility and Global Engagement play an important role in our Curriculum.
San Francisco Waldorf School
Courses / Programs
San Francisco Waldorf School is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school providing education from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. We are located in the Richmond District of San Francisco, near Western Addition, Presidio Heights, Lower Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow neighborhoods. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Schools (WASC) and by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).Our purpose is to provide Waldorf education in San Francisco for children from early childhood through to high school. San Francisco Waldorf School aims to encourage young people to bring the highest human capacities into their adult lives as they become world citizens of the future. At San Francisco Waldorf School, academic excellence, social responsibility, and the recognition of each individual’s gifts are the guiding educational ideals.
Our curriculum integrates the student’s developmental needs with intellectual and artistic skills. Our deeply committed faculty works together to foster each student’s sense of self-reliance, concern for community, and moral purpose.
- Early Childhood Program
- Parenting and Toddler Program
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary School Program
- High School Program
* In addition to traditional subjects such as English, math, science and social studies we also offer Spanish, German, Music, Eurythmy, Movement Education, Handwork, Woodworking and Poetry.
- Parenting and Toddler Program
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary School Program
- High School Program
* In addition to traditional subjects such as English, math, science and social studies we also offer Spanish, German, Music, Eurythmy, Movement Education, Handwork, Woodworking and Poetry.
Ladera Music Academy, Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Located in the Ladera Heights area of southwest Los Angeles, Ladera Music Academy is a music school that offers quality, affordable music classes for students of all ages from infants to senior citizens. We offer beginner to advanced level courses in a wide variety of instruments (guitar, drums, keyboard, violin), vocal lessons, gospel music classes, and instrumental family music camps. Both evening, and weekend classes are available.Our goal is to encourage children to explore & make music. Music can offer the mental & emotional tools needed for children to build a well-rounded future. Music education offers children the opportunity to develop skills ranging from better concentration to coordination in addition to providing a creative outlet for self expression.
We believe that talent is earned, not given, so we have high expectations that any child can excel in music while also having fun!
Guitar Classes:
- All Levels (Ages 5 - Adult)
Keyboards Classes:
- Beginning Keyboard Class / Keyboard for Kids Class (8-12)
- Adults Intro to Keyboard (13+)
- Keyboard for Seniors (50+)
Violin Classes:
- Beginning Violin Class (4-12)
Drum Classes:
- Beginner Rhythmic Rhythms (0-5)
- Rhythmic Rhythms (5-11)
Vocal / Music Classes:
- Elementary Children’s Choir (7-13)
- Vocal Performance Techniques (11-18)
- Gospel Music Class (11-18)
- Family Summer Music Courses: Music Together Family Camp
- All Levels (Ages 5 - Adult)
Keyboards Classes:
- Beginning Keyboard Class / Keyboard for Kids Class (8-12)
- Adults Intro to Keyboard (13+)
- Keyboard for Seniors (50+)
Violin Classes:
- Beginning Violin Class (4-12)
Drum Classes:
- Beginner Rhythmic Rhythms (0-5)
- Rhythmic Rhythms (5-11)
Vocal / Music Classes:
- Elementary Children’s Choir (7-13)
- Vocal Performance Techniques (11-18)
- Gospel Music Class (11-18)
- Family Summer Music Courses: Music Together Family Camp