a space for children to explore, grow, and flourish

Our Pre-K Programs nurture children and support healthy social-emotional and academic development.

Family Connections’ preschools are Early Learning For All (ELFA) centers with the SF Department of Early Childhood, which provides free or subsidized childcare and preschool to families that qualify. We work with Wu Yee and Children’s Council on ELS applications and eligibility.

To enroll in Family Connections’ Pre-K programs, families must be San Francisco residents and meet income eligibility for the Fully Funded tuition tier. Fully Funded Tuition: Available to families earning up to 110% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with no tuition charges.

ELFA benefits are portable and remain in place until a child ages out of early education.

AMI Table for 2025-2026 School Year 

Chart represents the maximum monthly gross income based on family size. 

Learn more about Early Learning San Francisco and how to apply:

Excelsior: Full-day Pre-K Program

Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
5016 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94112

Portola: Full-day Pre-K Program

Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2565 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134

Families approved for Early Learning For All can inquire about enrollment in our Pre-K by completing the Interest Form using the button below. Questions? Contact prek@fccenters.org or 415.715.6746.

Program Information

  • Teacher-to-Child Ratio
    Low ratio, one teacher per twelve children, for individualized instruction
  • Pre-K Curriculum
    • A play-based program that prepares children for kindergarten
    • Multilingual teachers lead activities in math, science, literacy, arts, and enrichment
    • Trips to local libraries, take-home books, and workshops support literacy education
  • Bright, Clean, & Dynamic Learning Spaces
    • Bathrooms and sinks located within the classroom
    • Outdoor space for children to run, explore, and engage in nature-based learning
    • Well-equipped space that supports different learning styles

Policies & Admission Information

Our Pre-K program has three sessions: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Pre-K meets for a full day, Monday through Friday. Family Connections’ Pre-K program observes the same closure dates as the San Francisco Unified School District.

Our Pre-K programs are led by multilingual teachers. Children that are learning English are encouraged to enroll, as teachers provide individualized support and translations in Spanish, Cantonese, and Vietnamese as needed. Pre-K children learn songs in multiple languages and celebrate various cultural holidays in the classroom.

Family Connections prioritizes enrollment for low-income families that reside in San Francisco. This includes families that enroll using vouchers from Early Learning San Francisco, Preschool for All, or their Maximum Reimbursable Amount (MRA) funding. We are available to assist your family with applications for these voucher programs. Please contact us to learn more.

Our Pre-K programs are offered for children ages 3-5. We require that all children are fully potty-trained before enrolling with us.

As a licensed childcare facility, our agency will continue to adhere to stricter guidelines than the general public. We continue to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all staff, program participants, and visitors and regular sanitation of all surfaces. We will continue to monitor changes and evaluate the most practical and safest protocols for staff, visitors, and program participants.

Family Connections Centers operates licensed childcare centers. All teachers and administrative staff are credentialed in adherence to the guidelines and protocols of community care licensing. This includes education units, degrees, certification (i.e., CPR, First Aid, Pesticides, etc.), professional development training, background checks, and more.

To begin the process, please complete our Pre-K Interest Form. You can also confirm eligibility on the Department of Early Childhood’s Early Learning website. A staff member will be in touch with the next steps and enrollment details.

To inquire about enrollment in Pre-K, please complete the Interest Form using the button below. You can apply for Early Learning For All for free or subsidized early childhood programs here.

If you’d like to visit the Pre-K classrooms and meet our teachers, you can schedule a tour!
Please email prek@fccenters.org or call 415.715.6746 if you have Pre-K questions or to schedule a tour.