Academic Programs
SLS is best known as a preschool with a balanced program that weaves the importance of pre-academic readiness with fun, innovative play and exploration.
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Two's Program
Four mornings per week, 8am - 11am
Ages 2 ½ to 3 years oldFormerly known as the AM4 Program
2025-2026 Tuition: $18,950The Two’s Program serves children ages 2 ½ to 3 years old and meets four mornings per week. This program introduces children to a warm, supportive environment that nurtures curiosity, encourages social emotional growth and development, and builds special teacher-child relationships. The Two’s Program provides a first exposure to daily routine, working as a community, and developing expressive and receptive language skills to express one’s emotions. Special events include a holiday performance.
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Three's Program
Five mornings per week, 8am - 12pm
Ages 3 to 4 years oldFormerly known as the AM5 Program
2025-2026 Tuition: $20,950The Three's Program serves children ages 3 to 4 years old and meets five mornings per week. The Three's Program accepts new students along with students from the Two’s class. The Three's Program curriculum is designed to foster positive social interactions, teach foundational principles, develop fine and gross motor skills, and encourage collaborative play. The Three's Program is a wonderful year that introduces new, enriching activities such as the Letter of the Week program. Special events include holiday performances and the Spring Celebration.
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Four's Program: Afternoon or Full Day
Afternoon: Five afternoons per week, 12pm - 3pm
Full Day: Five full days per week, 8am - 3pm
Ages 4 to 5 years oldFormerly known as the PM Program
2025-2026 Afternoon Tuition: $21,950
2025-2026 Full Day Tuition: $31,950Our Four’s Program serves children ages 4 to 5 years old. The Four's class is made up of new students along with students from the Three’s Program. The Four’s students have the opportunity to intermingle with their friends in the Three’s and Pre-K classes. This program provides an opportunity for social emotional growth, exploration of a multi-faceted curriculum, and building skills necessary for Pre-K and kindergarten success. Special events include holiday and seasonal performances.
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Pre-K Program
Five full days per week, 8am - 3pm
Ages 4 to 5 ½ years old2025-2026 Tuition: $31,950
Our Pre-K Program serves children ages 4 to 5 ½ years old that will be graduating to kindergarten the following year. This class meets five full days per week. The Pre-K class is made up of students from the Three’s and Four’s Programs. This program is focused on preparing children for kindergarten with a strong emphasis on early literacy, math, skill building, and social interaction. Special events include holiday performances and the Pre-K Spring Play.
“Outdoor day is my favorite day!”
— Ellie, Age 5
Outdoor Program
The SLS Outdoor Programs provide a multi-sensory experience for children to explore the natural world and develop skills in many areas such as math, science, problem solving, gross motor, fine motor, creative development, social emotional interactions, and much more.
Beginning in the Three’s Program, all children enjoy a Friday outdoors every other week. Younger children gather at Mountain Lake Park while the older children gather in the Presidio for free exploration, games, guided experiments, sketching, and fun.
After-School Opportunities
Elevate your child's learning experience beyond the classroom with our enriching aftercare opportunities at SLS Preschool in San Francisco, offering a safe and stimulating environment where they can further develop their skills and interests.
