We are very excited that you are interested in Amigos de SF Preschool and want to make sure that you have all of the information you need before scheduling your tour. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions:
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When are tours offered?
We offer tours on weekdays at 5 PM. Children are welcome on the tour.

What ages do you enroll?
We enroll children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old.
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What are the hours of the school?
School hours are 8-5:00 pm. The half-day program is until 12:00 PM.
 
What is your staff-to-child ratio?
The staff-to-child ratio is 1:5
 
What month does school start?
We are a year-round school.
 
Do you take children who are not potty-trained?
Yes, we have students in diapers. We believe that toilet training, like many developmental milestones, should be approached at a child’s own pace so that he or she can experience a sense of mastery. We do not require our applicants to master toileting prior to admission
 
Do you have an outdoor play area for the children?
We use the Presidio Heights Playgrounds as our large outdoor play area.

Do you have a policy regarding snacks?
Our aim is to broaden children's palates and provide a wide variety of foods during our morning and afternoon snack times. (Parents provide lunches).
 
What if my child does not speak Spanish?
Amigos de SF teaches Spanish in a fun, all-inclusive manner using puppets, songs, and dance. Teachers speak Spanish 100% of the time. If a child does not understand something, the teacher uses body language, visuals, exaggerated facial expressions, and expressive intonation to communicate their meaning. Additionally, teachers will use key phrases, books, and games to engage the child and draw them into the language. In preschool, it is common for students to speak English with their peers and to respond to their teacher in English, especially if they are not familiar with the language. As the year progresses, students naturally use more Spanish with peers and teachers.

Does the school fundraise?
No, we do not fundraise.

Does the school offer tuition assistance?
We accept subsidies through the "San Francisco Children Council, Marin Children Council, and San Mateo 4C's.

WHAT TO BRING TO SCHOOL
All school paperwork must be completed and returned prior to the first day of school 

• Change of clothes – leave in the cubby and replace when necessary.

• 1 nut-free lunch every day in a small lunchbox – Keep an ice pack to keep the lunch cool, or in a thermos if it needs to be hot

• Please, no candies or cookies. Extra snacks optional - we provide snacks twice a day at school

• Diapers and wipes (for 2 weeks at least) + diaper cream (optional)

• Sunscreen SPF 40 (applied to your child before school) + hat.

• Please mark all your child’s belongings with a permanent marker

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