Laura Vicuña Pre-Kindergarten

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Hours: Located in the heart of North Beach, Laura Vicuña Pre‑Kindergarten was established in 1987 to inspire an early love of learning and prepare students for Saints Peter and Paul School. The teaching team uses a variety of methods to create a safe and stimulating environment where children develop intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and creative selves. Parents describe the staff and program as incredible, noting that children leave well‑rounded, polite, kind and ready for kindergarten. The community feels like family, with many families staying for years and sharing events. During a tour, visitors saw activity rooms, teachers, and children holding hands in the library, opening books and looking at illustrations. The teacher and teacher’s assistant give clear instructions, and the children follow them with active initiative. The school offers many activities: art projects, an Italian language session, reading stories from parish sisters, and library visits. Children return home excited, eager to share what they learned, especially writing letters. Uniforms reduce tantrums and morning disagreements, while small accessories allow personal expression. The school promotes socializing, communication, motor and language skills, and sparks curiosity through field trips and imaginative play in the courtyard, where large foam blocks create obstacle courses. Parents feel a strong sense of community, thanks to programs and events that bring families together. The teachers and staff genuinely care and enjoy working with the kids, making the school a joy for all.

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