Admissions
Our school year begins in August, and we welcome new children midyear when space is available.
To ask about openings or arrange a visit, email info@abcpreschoolsf.org
Four steps to enroll
We take it one step at a time. Contact us at any point if something is unclear.
1
Book a tour
Choose an open date on the site. We'll show you around and answer questions on the spot.
About 45 minutes
2
Send the application
Fill in the online application (Google Form) and submit it.
Japanese or English
3
Pay the application fee
Pay the $150 application fee. Your application is complete once payment is confirmed.
Brightwheel, or check for the first payment
4
Enrollment paperwork
Once a place is offered, we send the required documents through Brightwheel.
Documents after enrollment
No Japanese required!
We welcome families from all language backgrounds! Many of our students come from non-Japanese-speaking homes
✓ From age 2 through kindergarten
Momo 2–4 / Sakura 4–5
✓ Working on potty training
The key is to get a child is interested in using the toilet and is not afraid to go. We will support your family.
✓ No Japanese required
Teachers speak English as well
✓ Mid-year start is possible
We'll tell you about availability at your tour
Tuition
Extended Care
8:30am–5:30pm
$2,555/month
Lunch program (optional)
Warm bento delivered daily from Chika's Kitchen
$250/month
Application fee
Non refundable
$150
Regular Care
8:30am–2:30pm
$2,005/month
2026–2027 school year
Tuition assistance
ABC Preschool participates in San Francisco's Early Learning For All (ELFA) program. Depending on household income, care may be free or low cost.
Check eligibility on the city website
The school year
School year
2nd week of August to May
June
Summer session (4 weeks of regular care)
July
Summer break (closed)
Closures
Fall recess (last week of November), winter recess (mid-December to the first week of January),
federal and state holidays
Our calendar closely follows the SFUSD instructional calendar
Tours
Once a month, limited places. Contact us to schedule a tour.
Come and meet us
See our classrooms and how teachers and children spend time together. One visit tells you more than any page can. Our online application form is coming soon. Please contact us through the form or at info@abcpreschoolsf.org.