Terra San Francisco Preschool

Overview

Terra San Francisco Preschools provides a nature-based, Reggio Emilia–inspired early childhood program with Mandarin or Spanish language immersion for children ages 2 to 4.5. The program combines project-based learning, weekly outdoor excursions, and an integrated social-emotional learning curriculum.

Approach & curriculum

Instruction emphasizes experiential, project-based learning, language immersion (Mandarin or Spanish), and arts integration (music, drama, visual arts). Weekly Earth Education outings are part of the curriculum; nearby outdoor sites named by the school include Crissy Field, the Presidio, Baker's Beach, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, and the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. The campus participates in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme at the Terra San Francisco school.

Staff, community & offerings

Small class sizes and low adult-to-child ratios (the site reports an average preschool class size of 12 and a preschool student–teacher ratio of 5:1).
Teacher and community profile statistics published on the site include multicultural staff and families, over 20 languages spoken in the community, and continuing professional development for teachers.
Additional services offered at the campus include an aftercare program, after-school enrichment classes, school bus service, and summer camps.
The parent community participates through volunteer committees and family events; the school asks families to contribute annual volunteer hours.

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