Led by Director Edna Vaknin, Brotherhood Way Preschool is located at 655 Brotherhood Way in the Lake Merced neighborhood on a woodland campus shared with the Brandeis School. The newly remodeled school features bright, spacious classrooms, an outdoor play area, a garden space and an art studio.
Our preschools are built upon shared goals, values and knowledge that deliver the highest quality experience possible. We’re committed to creating an inclusive community that’s infused with meaningful Jewish values. We celebrate holidays with our children and families throughout the year as well as a weekly Shabbat. Our program is built on the fundamental premise that children learn and understand their world through play. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, we provide a variety of opportunities for learning, exploration, creativity and self-expression.
Dates & Rates
Brotherhood Way 9-Month Program
Brotherhood Way 11-Month Program
* Morning and afternoon extended care is available for an extra fee. Financial assistance is available.
Admissions
We can’t wait to welcome you and your little one to our family of preschools. We’ll support you every step of the way – from applying and touring, throughout your days with us, and into the big transition to kindergarten. Let’s get started!
Submit an Application
When you select the “Apply” button, you will be prompted to either log into your existing JCCSF account or create a new one. Once you’re logged into your account, select “Personal Information” from the settings, and under “My Household” create a new contact for your child. Then when you continue onto the application, select your child’s profile to complete the process.
Take a Tour
Fill Out a Questionnaire
Decision Time
Enroll
Financial Assistance
HELPFUL REMINDERS
- To be considered for enrollment in the 2024 – 2025 school year, your child must be 2 years old by August 19, 2024.
- You must complete all three steps of the application process.
- Only one application is required for admission to all three preschools.
Questions about applying or touring? Contact Theresa Arroyo at 415.292.1252 or tarroyo@jccsf.org.
Brotherhood Way Preschool Camps
Camps for Preschool (age 2 – 5) are all 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Add on AM Care and PM Care. All options are listed in our Camp Finder above. Click through the options you want and add them to your cart.
5/21 – 5/31 (No camp May 27)
Global Music Makers: Campers will dance, play instruments, listen to stories, and celebrate with crafts as we explore music from England, Spain, Mexico and Africa.
Camp: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM // $890
AM Care: 8:00 – 9:00 AM // $160
PM Care: 1:00 – 3:00 PM // $305
PM Care: 1:00 – 6:00 PM // $765
6/3 – 6/14 (No camp June 12)
Summer Scientists: Campers will explore science with hands-on projects and wacky experiments. Activities are designed to inspire kids to get creative and explore the world around them.
Camp: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM // $890
AM Care: 8:00 – 9:00 AM // $160
PM Care: 1:00 – 3:00 PM // $305
PM Care: 1:00 – 6:00 PM // $765
6/17 – 6/28 (No camp June 19)
Wild, Wildlife: An unforgettable experience for campers, including live animal visits from our rescue wildlife ambassadors, animal-themed games, crafts and nature excursions.
Camp: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM // $890
AM Care: 8:00 – 9:00 AM // $160
PM Care: 1:00 – 3:00 PM // $305
PM Care: 1:00 – 6:00 PM // $765
7/1 – 7/12 (No camp July 4)
Summer in San Francisco: Campers will have the opportunity to explore San Francisco through a range of engaging activities, artistic endeavors and guided excursions. We will embark on explorations of our local neighborhood, as well as iconic landmarks such as Coit Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Zoo and Ocean Beach. Join us for this journey as we discover and tour the city together.
Camp: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM // $890
AM Care: 8:00 – 9:00 AM // $160
PM Care: 1:00 – 3:00 PM // $305
PM Care: 1:00 – 6:00 PM // $765
7/15 – 7/26
Space Exploration: Are you prepared for an extraordinary space journey? Let’s embark on an unforgettable voyage to explore the sun, moon, stars, and even create our very own spaceship.
Camp: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM // $990
AM Care: 8:00 – 9:00 AM // $180
PM Care: 1:00 – 3:00 PM // $340
PM Care: 1:00 – 6:00 PM // $850
Deposit & Camp Policies
Navigating the Kindergarten Process
Graduating from preschool to kindergarten is a big step! Did you know that 80% of our preschool families get into one of their top two choices of kindergartens? Our enrollment support process can help you get a spot in local programs like Brandeis, San Francisco Day School, Burkes, Town School for Boys, San Francisco Friends School, Hamlin, Convent, Stuart Hall, Marin Country Day School, Live Oak and more. Listen below as Diller site director Karla Cianci shares how the JCCSF family of preschools can help your family navigate the tricky and stress-inducing SF kindergarten process.
FAQs
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Have a question about Brotherhood Way Preschool? Reach out to our team — we’d love to hear from you!