Pacific Primary

Overview

Pacific Primary is a full‑time, year‑round preschool for working families located in San Francisco’s Western Addition neighborhood. The school enrolls children aged approximately two and a half through six and operates two nearby school sites. Founded in 1974, the program has a long history in the community.

Educational approach

The curriculum combines emergent, child‑initiated projects with teacher‑guided thematic units and emphasizes hands‑on, experiential learning. The program supports emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development and maintains a strong commitment to the creative arts, including dedicated music, movement, and expressive arts specialists.

Facilities, staff and family involvement

Two campuses: the original single‑story campus (Yellow Sun School) and a two‑story campus (Orange Sun School) across the street; the campuses have indoor and outdoor play spaces and are owned by the school.
Enrollment and staffing: the school reports total enrollment around 154 children with a student/teacher ratio of approximately 6:1; the staff includes classroom teachers (most with BA/MA and full ECE units), specialists in music/movement and expressive arts, and two full‑time chefs.
Meals, trips and family participation: meals are prepared on site and served family‑style; classes take weekly field trips in the city during the school year and the program runs a summer session with excursions; families are expected to participate through flexible volunteer opportunities and organized community activities.

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