Childcare
Registration: Begins Saturday, March 24, 2012
Parents must have received a Preschool Tour before they may register.
Full Day Hours: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Half Day Hours: 7:00am - 12:30pm
Location: 399 San Fernando Way (at Ocean Ave.)
Preschool Tours
Beginning January 2012, tours will be given every Wednesdays at 10:00am at our facility, located at 399 San Fernando Way. You must attend a tour if you are interested in enrolling your child in the 2012 - 2013 school year. Nadirah Jones, our Preschool Director, will assign you an available tour date. Please email her the following information:
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Parent Name
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Parent E-mail
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Number of People Attending the Tour
Childcare will not be provided during the tour. Please consider only having adults attend if possible.
"My husband and I couldn't be happier with all of the teachers and the preschool in general. Our son is so happy to go to school and share stories with his friends. He loves all of his teachers and overall, is a really happy kid. The staff has been nothing but kind and we are so glad to be part of the Y community." - Preschool Parent
"We highly recommend the Stonestown Family YMCA preschool. Our second child is going through the program and is absolutely thriving. He learns new academic, social and physical skills every day, all while having a lot of fun! The staff is top-notch, high energy and very caring. We completely trust them with our child and know that he will be well prepared for Kindergarten." - Preschool Parent
Foundation For A Bright Future
Program Overview
The Stonestown Family YMCA Preschool empowers young children to flourish day in and day out. We offer a nurturing, well-supervised environment for your little ones. Our preschool is open year-round and focuses on each child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
Using a Reggio Emilia inspired philosophy, your child will have the opportunity to explore through science, arts and crafts, dramatic play, music and movement.
All preschool staff are trained in both Early Childhood Education and in the Youth Development philosophy of the YMCA. We are ready and excited to provide your child with the foundation he/she needs for a successful scholastic career!
PFA Program
We are proud to participate in San Francisco's First 5 Preschool For All (PFA) program. Children who meet the following PFA requirements are eligible for a significantly reduced rate for half or full day enrollment in our PANDA class:
- 4 years old on or before December 2, 2011
- Not yet eligible for kindergarten
- San Francisco resident
- Must attend 5 days per week
Curriculum
We combine aspects of the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Creative Curriculum, Ready Set Go!, and the experience of our well-trained staff. Each lesson is child-centered and focuses on learning throuh interactive play.
Staff
Each classroom is lead by a teacher with experience in classroom guidance, curriculum planning and early childhood education principles. Staff are also well-versed in safety procedures and trained in First Aid and CPR.
Family Involvement
Families are encouraged to become involved through monthly Parents' Place meetings, seasonal field trips and family work days. We communicate to our families through daily updates, monthly newsletters and semi-annual parent-teacher conferences.
KOALAs
Ages: 2.5 - 3.5 years old (must be potty-trained)
2 half days: Tues., Thurs.
2 full days: Tues., Thurs.
3 half days: Mon., Wed., Fri.
3 full days: Mon., Wed., Fri.
5 half days: Mon. - Fri.
5 full days: Mon. - Fri.
PANDAs
Ages: 3.5 - 5 years
5 half days: Mon. - Fri.
5 full days: Mon. - Fri.
PRESCHOOL NEWS
Friendly Reminders:
- Please remember to sign in and out daily with your full name (We are still experiencing children not being signed in and out daily.)
- Pick-up time for half day is 12:30pm. Late charges will apply after 12:45pm. Full day pick-up time is 5:50pm. Late charges will apply after 6:00pm.
- Drop-off time is at 9:00am. When children are dropped-off after 9:00am, it interrupts the classroom. Please be here no later than 9:00am.
- Please remember to wash your hands upon arrival.
- IMPORTANT - Anyone who picks up a child from our program has to be on the authorized pick-up list that is in the child's file. We can not release a child to someone that is not on the authorized pick-up list.
Upcoming Events:
February 3 - Dental Information Day
February 7 - Tree Frog Treks start!
February 10 - Parent Workshop on kindergarten readiness and developmentally appropriate behaviors (5:30 - 6:30pm). Child care will be provided.
February 14 - Valentines Day (card exchange and cookie decorating)
February 20 - Presidents Day (NO SCHOOL)
February 27 - Field trip to the SFSPCA (We need chaperones!)
Contact Us:
Please contact Jennifer Schreffler at 415 242 7140 with any billing questions.
For more information, please contact Nadirah Jones, Preschool Director, at (415) 452-9622.
Our school-based Licensed Before and After School Programs for elementary school youth are designed to provide a safe and exciting environment during before and after school hours. It is our goal that students who attend our programs gain the support, guidance and resources necessary to be succesful in and out of the classroom. Our staff members, who are well-versed in Early Childhood Education and Youth Development principals, maintain a 1:14 ratio with the children and provide them with enrichment activities, homework help, and indoor/outdoor play.
Licensed Before School Programs are offered at the following schools:
- Commodore Sloat Elementary School (Grades K-5th, 7:00 - 8:30 AM)
- Sunset Elementary School (Grades K-5th, 7:00 - 8:30 AM)
Licensed After School Programs are offered at the following schools:
- Commodore Sloat Elementary School (Grades K-5th) - This program is merged with the ExCEL After School Enrichment Program.
- Jose Ortega Elementary School (Grades K-5th) - This program is merged with the ExCEL After School Enrichment Program.
- Sunset Elementary School (Grades K-5th)
For more information about these programs, please contact the appropriate staff below:
Miranda Vasquez
Site Coordinator
Commodore Sloat Elementary
415 850 2228
Nathan Dennen
Site Coordinator
Jose Ortega Elementary
415 283 6999
Billy Gray
Site Coordinator
Sunset Elementary
415 691 1137
When school is out, give your kids the gift of discovery with the Stonestown Family YMCA! We'll explore the Bay Area, play games, and make new friends!
Time: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: Pick-up and drop-off at the Stonestown Family YMCA - Annex
Available for children in grades K-5th.
Space is limited. Financial assistance is available. Fill out the registration form on the back and turn it into the front desk.
For more information, please contact Marissa Cowan at (415) 242-7145.
The Stonestown FamilyYMCA operates “ExCEL” After School Enrichment Programs in partnership with our neighborhood public schools.
The After School Enrichment Programs (ASEP) are collaboratives funded by the Stonestown Family YMCA, SFUSD After School For All, and the Mayor’s Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families. The ASEP’s are completely free of charge and provide a safe well-structured space for more than 1,000 children and youth.
The ASEP’s are reflective of each community’s needs but are designed around three primary components: academic assistance, recreation, and enrichment. ASEP students participate in a wide range of activities.
These programs are supported by our Annual Giving Campaign.
For more information, please contact Theresa De Dios, Community Programs Director, at 415-242-7129.