Laurel Hill Nursery School

Laurel Hill Nursery School is one of the oldest and most renowned preschools in San Francisco. The preschool provides a warm and safe environment for children to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Their children get to engage in deep play for an extended time without the interruptions of adult agendas. Their philosophy is to encourage the development of children in an environment that promotes self-esteem. The preschool emphasizes using the most basic of toys: sand, clay, water, paint, and blocks, to help nurture play. They have a multi-level outdoor play area that encourages energetic and imaginary play. Laurel Hill Nursery School has four large classrooms: blue room, red room, yellow room, and purple room (pre-k). The preschool is fully equipped with tables and chairs for snack time, stories, and arts & crafts.

Our family has been a part of Laurel hill in both the afternoon program and the preK and it is a wonderful and home-ly place. Meaning it feels like a home and a place kids can experience wonder and excitement and enthusiasm for their discoveries and I think it is very beneficial to all the family members to experience the co-op nursery school thing if it can work logistically for you. (You have to work one 3 hour shift a week and do other volunteer hours throughout the year). The staff is all caring and thoughtful and I see how the kids just grow more and more into themselves and shine with the Love that everyone (Meaning the other parents workers too) gives to the program because they really care and want the best for all the children.

Our whole family has gained so much from being at Laurel Hill. There are great parent ed events, and so many opportunities to put skills into practice with the help of teachers. The outdoor space is amazing and so much room for the kids to explore. We chose Laurel Hill because of its affordability, outdoor space and play based learning, but came out with so much more, and deep connections with the community!