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Little Robles Bilingual Preschool
About Us
Growth. Comunidad. Jugar. Family.
Founded in 2017, Little Robles began with a small group of children, but a big vision: to create a nurturing community where kids could grow, learn, and thrive. Since then, we’ve grown into a vibrant preschool that offers more than just childcare.
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Our mission is simple: to provide quality childcare and bilingual education that nurtures the development of the whole child: mind, body, and spirit. We create a dynamic environment where each child’s unique potential is celebrated, helping them build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
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At Little Robles, we believe that each child is unique and deserves access to quality education that not only prepares them for their academic future, but also prepares them to be healthy, whole-hearted, and active members of their community. Play is vital to a child's development, it is how they learn to socialize, communicate, and take calculated risks. It is also how children heal from adversity and process difficult situations or feelings they are experiencing. Our program will help children to use play to learn, explore their environments, and develop into well-rounded community members.
Our Story
The name Little Robles is inspired by the Spanish word "roble," meaning oak tree. Just like the oak, known for its strength and resilience, we at Little Robles nurture each child’s inner strength, empowering them to face challenges, grow in independence, and confidently transition into kindergarten.
Children will be ready to continue their lifelong love for learning with the solid social-emotional and academic foundation that Little Robles provides.
What makes Little Robles special?
Our Philosophy
Our mission is to provide quality childcare and preschool bilingual education that promotes the healthy growth of the whole child: mind, body, and spirit.
At Little Robles, we believe that play is vital to a child's development. It is how they learn to socialize, communicate, and take calculated risks. It is also how children heal from adversity and process difficult situations or feelings they are experiencing.
At Little Robles, children will be able to use play to learn, explore their environments, and develop into well-rounded community members.
Community
Parent involvement is a core value at Little Robles. Parents are invited to spend time with us, see what their children are learning, and to share with us what is important to their families.
Little Robles knows that supporting children in our community means also supporting parents during what may be the most complex and trying time in their child’s development.
We also offer parenting workshops, support groups, and mental health support from an in-house therapist.
Involvement
Although not required, parents are welcomed to volunteer for projects and field trips or lead us in celebrations that are special to their family.
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We share daily activity reports with parents to let them know what has happened during school each day. We also send a weekly digest of pictures for each child and a monthly newsletter with all of the information about what we've been learning at school.
Parents are encouraged to let the staff know of family situations and activities that may impact their child's behavior at school.
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Little Robles also offers special workshops throughout the school year that focus on strengthening the parent/child relationship and managing behaviors.
Social Emotional Learning
At Little Robles we know that kindergarten readiness begins with a solid social emotional foundation.
Little Robles' owner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has put social emotional learning at the forefront of everything we do at Little Robles.
Children learn how to express all of their big feelings, cooperate with one another during difficult interactions, and use different techniques to self-regulate. We do this through providing words for the emotions we see, modeling appropriate ways to express feelings and needs, and using mindfulness techniques throughout the day.
Our Teachers
At Little Robles, our teachers are passionate about helping young children thrive. With years of hands-on experience and specialized training, they focus on supporting the social and emotional growth of children from 18 months to 5 years. Every teacher is certified in Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and has completed training in areas like Disaster Planning, Fire Safety, and Food Safety. They've also earned Early Childhood Education credits to stay current with best practices.
We’re big believers in lifelong learning, which is why we encourage and support our teachers in continuing their education and growing in their roles.
Schedule & Calendar
Little Robles follows San Francisco Unified School District's academic calendar for most holidays and breaks. Floating PTO days for unexpected school closures and teacher development days are included in each calendar year. We also follow SFUSD's lead for any unexpected/emergency school closures (i.e. poor air quality closures due to fires, earthquake closures, etc.)
Schedule of a Typical Day
8:30 am Children arrive and settle in/ Free play time
9:45 am Morning circle
10:00 am Morning snack
10:15 am Outdoor play/ Neighborhood exploration
11:15 am Moring project
11:45 am Personal hygiene/ Meal prep
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Nap time/ Quiet time
2:45 pm Afternoon snack
3:00 pm First dismissal/ Free play for extended care
4:30 pm Second dismissal/ Free play for extended care
5:00 pm Final pick up
2024 - 2025 Calendar
Aug 19 First day of school
Sep 2 Labor Day
Oct 14 Indigenous People Day
Nov 11 Veteran's Day
Nov 25- 29 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 23- Jan 3 Winter Break
Jan 20 Martin Luther King Jr.
Feb 17 President's Day/ School closure
Mar 28- Apr 4 Spring Break
May 26 Memorial Day
Jun 19 Juneteenth
Jul 4 Fourth of July
Jul 30 - 31 Teacher Development Day
Aug 1- 15 Summer Break
The Basics
Ages
18 months to 5 years
Hours
8:30am - 5:00pm
Days
3, 4, & 5 days per week
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Potty Training
Not required
Languages
English & Spanish
Background Check
Yes
Philosophy
Bilingual, Inclusive
Play-Based
Reggio Inspired
Schedule
Mon.- Fri.
Ratio
1:4- Provider to children
Snacks
2 per day
Subsidized Care
Yes, accept ELS vouchers
Little Robles offers mostly organic food for snacks. Parents provide lunches. We also offer extended care until 4:30pm or 5:00pm for an extra fee.
