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.

  • Two's Program

    Four Mornings per Week, 8am - 11am
    Ages 2 ½ to 3 years old

    Formerly AM4 Program
    2023-2024 Tuition $17,900

    The 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 holiday performances and a Spring Celebration.

  • Three's Program

    Five Mornings per week, 8am - 12pm
    Ages 3 to 4

    Formerly AM5 Program
    2023-2024 Tuition $19,950

    The Three's Program serves children ages 3 to 4 years old and meets five mornings per week. 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. 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, the Spring Celebration and the Three's Program Spring Art Show.

  • Four's Program - Afternoon or Full Day

    Five Afternoons per Week, 12pm - 3pm OR Five Days per Week, 8am - 3pm
    Ages 4 to 6

    Formerly PM Program
    Afternoon 2023-2024 Tuition $19,950
    Full Day 2023-2024 Tuition $30,500

    Our Four’s Program serves children ages 4 to 6 years old. The Afternoon students join their friends in the Pre-K class in the afternoons. The Full Day students join the Three’s Program in the morning and then join the Pre-K students at lunch. The Four's class is made up of new students along with students from Three’s. This program provides an opportunity for social emotional growth, exploration of a multi-faceted curriculum and building skills necessary for Pre-K success. Special events include holiday and seasonal performances.

  • Pre-K Program

    Five Full Days per Week, 8am - 3pm
    Ages 4 to 6

    2023-2024 Tuition $30,500

    Our Pre-K Program serves children ages 4 to 6 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.

“SLS made my children ready, confident, and eager for kindergarten, which has paved the way for their ongoing success and development.”

Former SLS Parent

“My child loves that art, music, science and cooking are interwoven throughout all programs.

Current SLS Parent