Lakeside Pres. Center For Children

At Lakeside Presbyterian Center For Children we believe that children learn by doing.
Childhood is a special time for children to explore, create, find out about themselves and gain social competence in a nurturing atmosphere of respect, warmth, and love.
We support children by helping them identify their emotions and verbalize their feelings as they develop their own sense of self-esteem.
Our preschool is licensed by the Department of Social Services of the State of California and the kindergarten is registered as a private school by the State Department of Education.
Both the preschool and the kindergarten are accredited by the National Academy for the Education of Young Children.
We believe in developmentally appropriate programs which respects each childs individuality.
Lakeside provides a variety of learning experiences to meet the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development of the "whole child." We support children by helping them identify their emotions and verbalize their feelings as they develop their own sense of self-esteem.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Lakeside Pres. Center For Children Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • At Lakeside Presbyterian Center For Children we believe that children learn by doing. Childhood is a special time for children to explore, create, find out about themselves and gain social competence in a nurturing atmosphere of respect, warmth, and love. We support children by helping them identify their emotions and verbalize their feelings as they develop their own sense of self-esteem. Our preschool is licensed by the Department of Social Services of the State of California and the kindergarten is registered as a private school by the State Department of Education. Both the preschool and the kindergarten are accredited by the National Academy for the Education of Young Children. We believe in developmentally appropriate programs which respects each childs individuality. Lakeside provides a variety of learning experiences to meet the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development of the "whole child." We support children by helping them identify their emotions and verbalize their feelings as they develop their own sense of self-esteem.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lakeside Pres. Center For Children?
The application deadline for Lakeside Pres. Center For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lakeside Pres. Center For Children located?
Lakeside Pres. Center For Children is located in the Stonestown neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Stonestown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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