San Francisco Waldorf School: Located in the Richmond District of San Francisco, near Western Addition, Presidio Heights, Lower Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow neighborhoods, San Francisco Waldorf School is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school providing education from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. Every effort is made to make our Waldorf kindergartens a warm and home-like environment for the children. Great care is given to the development and nurturing of the children’s senses, their organs for learning. All the materials are part of life and the room has a balance of color, form, simplicity and purpose.
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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).
Education Programs:
- 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.
Located on Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, near the Bay, Presidio Knolls School is a non-profit Mandarin-immersion Reggio Emilia inspired pre-school. Our school comprises of a dedicated, generous group of parents and teachers who are committed to providing a multi-lingual, multi-cultural English and Mandarin Chinese environment where children can freely develop their gifts and interests. Since the inception of the school in February 2008, the faculty and parents have been working very hard to realize these goals. We serve families from Chinatown, Cow Hollow, Russian Hill, Pacific Heights and throughout San Fransico Bay communities.
Since the school was established, we have made great strides in implementing a Reggio Emilia inspired teaching philosophy in a Mandarin immersion classroom. To facilitate language reinforcement at home, we have produced and published weekly Youtube videos of Mandarin songs and stories. The teachers have also infused Chinese traditions, such as ancient poetry and festival celebrations, into the program to foster cultural awareness and expose our children to more sophisticated vocabularies.
* We offer a Reggio Emilia inspired teaching philosophy in a Mandarin immersion classroom. Bilingual Mandarin Chinese and English program.
* We teach Chinese traditions, such as ancient poetry and festival celebrations, into the program to foster cultural awareness and expose our children to more sophisticated vocabularies.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal School is located on 4 acres in Winnetka in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, just minutes from Warner Center. At our school, we offer preschool, elementary school and middle school education programs. In both our elementary and middle school programs, we provide a strong traditional academic program, as well as an excellent enrichment program.
St. Martin's offers a robust after school program which includes competive sports, homework club, scouting and more. Graduates from St. Martin's are accepted into many fine private high schools in the San Fernando Valley.
* Preschool program: Four main areas of development: intellectual, physical, emotional & social
* Elementary & Middle School programs: Mathematics, reading, language arts, penmanship, literature, study skills, science, history, social studies & health
* Comprehensive enrichment program: Art, computers, music and drama, performing arts, religious instruction, Spanish, physical education, library, educational field trips & more...
Carden West School is a private, independent, non-sectarian, non-profit preschool and elementary school in Pleasanton, CA, offering fully-licensed, academic-based preschool for children aged two to five years old and elementary school for Kindergarten through to 5th grade. Pleasanton is situated in Alameda County in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Established in 1977, the school has a rich tradition of providing quality education in our community and is accredited by WASC, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Carden West School fosters academic, ethical and social values, developing tomorrow's leaders today. Our teachers encourage students to put forth their best effort the first time while also encouraging students to take risks. Students are taught to take responsibility for their learning, which includes being active participants in the learning process.
Corte Madera Montessori is a private Montessori School devoted to the education of Pre-Primary, Primary and Kindergarten children (ages 2-5 years) in Corte Madera in Marin County in the North San Francisco Bay Area. We base our philosophy and programs on the pioneering work of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Through careful observation of how a child learns, Dr. Maria Montessori developed educational materials designed to assist children to reach their full potential of self-confidence and independence. Dr. Montessori’s methods follow and inspire the natural enthusiasm children have for learning.
Our classrooms are led by Montessori certified teachers. Each well prepared environment reflects the core Montessori belief that children learn best through their own efforts. The role of the teacher is to link the children to the environment by group and individual lessons.
Located in Upland in San Bernardino County, CA, the Carden Arbor View School is a private, independent, non-profit, non-sectarian school that follows the Carden Teaching Method. Accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools, the school has served children in kindergarten through to eighth grade since 1981.
The mission of Carden Arbor View School is to provide the highest quality education of the whole child using the Carden curriculum and philosophy - to educate with joy, growth, enthusiasm, dignity, and respect. This mission includes providing a moral and spiritual atmosphere for each child which builds on family values.
Our school appeals to families seeking academic excellence, civility, appropriate dress, safety, and individuality. We develop individuality with dignity, confidence, and respect for self and others. We offer well-integrated and proven curriculum delivered by professionals who share an unbridled passion for working with children.
Kindergarten, elementary school & middle school education programs:
* Subjects include: English reading, writing, spelling, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, poetry, French, and handwriting make up the core academic program in kindergarten through eighth grade.
* In addition, we offer music, art, computer science, physical education, and motor development.
* High school level Spanish instruction is offered as an elective in eighth grade.
First United Methodist Church Preschool in Santa Monica in western Los Angeles County is a private preschool offering programs to children beginning at 2 1/2 years old (and potty trained). In 1948, the preschool, formerly known as the Nursery School, started to serve the children of church members. It soon expanded into a professional preschool for the community and over the years has gained a reputation as one of the finest in the city.
Under the guidance of qualified teachers and a full-time director, the school provides an enrichment program to enhance your child's growth and development physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. At First United Methodist Church Preschool, classes are structured by age so that all the equipment and activities are developmentally appropriate. Teacher / child ratios are kept low to insure a quality preschool education.