Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten Success
What We Offer
A strong family atmosphere with caring adults
Balanced approach to literacy and math
Play time for fun and socio-emotional learning
Caring and experienced staff
"I’m passionate about preparing children to be academically and emotionally ready for kindergarten. I’m also a bridge between their home and school.”
-- Ms. Demetria, PreK Teacher
Dr. Charles R. Drew PreKindergarten Link to this section
Our Philosophy Link to this section
We hold all students to their highest level of social development and academic achievement, and strive to engage each student through culturally responsive teaching. Students are engaged using the Creative Curriculum, with a balanced approach to literacy, hands-on exploration of math, and classrooms organized by special interest areas. We put strong emphasis on fine and gross motor development, oral communication and social-emotional learning.
Our Staff Link to this section
Our teachers all have California teaching credentials and are certified in CPR and First Aid. Our staff speaks English and Spanish.
Our Services Link to this section
PreKindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten
Our Typical Day Link to this section
Morning: Circle Time, Outdoor Play, Art, Counting or Alphabet Learning
Mid-Day: Group Lunch
Afternoon: Nap or Quiet Time, Outdoor Play
Ages Served Link to this section
We serve children ages 2 years and 9 months to 5 years old. Children must turn 3 on or before December 1st of the year they wish to enroll.
Hours Link to this section
We have two PreK programs. Our full-time program is open year-round, five days a week, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 p.m. Our school-day program follows the SFUSD academic calendar and is open Monday to Friday from 7:50 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. (Early Release on Thursdays at 12:50 p.m.)
Cost Link to this section
Free or reduced cost for income-eligible families. To see if you qualify, contact the Early Education Enrollment Office. Learn more about Cost & Fees.
How to Apply Link to this section
Applications are accepted year-round and enrollment made on a rolling basis depending on openings. Learn more about how to apply.
Contact Info Link to this section
50 Pomona Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124
Neighborhood: Bayview
Phone: 415-330-1526
This page was last updated on November 14, 2019