St. Francis Preschool

St. Francis Preschool offers Time for Twos for ages 2 to 2 1/2 years, with weekly 1.5-hour sessions in 7-week Fall and Spring sessions. It also offers preschool for ages 2 to 5 with 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day half-day or full-day schedules, plus TK for ages 4 to 5 with early care and after care options.

Programs

• Time for Twos — Ages 2-2 1/2 years · Weekly 1.5-hour sessions; 7-week Fall and Spring sessions; Fall and Spring options on Tuesday or Thursday, or Tuesday and Thursday
• Preschool — Ages 2-5 · 2-day (Tuesday/Thursday) half day 8:45 am-12:00 pm; 2-day full day 8:45 am-2:00 pm; 3-day (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) half day 8:45 am-12:00 pm; 3-day full day 8:45 am-2:00 pm; 5-day (Monday-Friday) half day 8:45 am-12:00 pm; 5-day full day 8:45 am-2:00 pm; Fridays early release at 12:00 pm
• TK — Ages 4-5 · Early Care Monday-Friday 8:00-8:45 AM; After Care Monday-Thursday 2:00-4:00 PM; school year late August through mid-June
• Summer Camp

At a glance

• Ages: 2–5 years old
• General schedule: Programs for children ages 2 to TK; preschool school year runs late August through mid-June; optional camps during mid-winter break (February), spring break (April), and summer (July), based on availability.

About the provider

St. Francis Preschool has served families in the Northern Bay Area since 1967. Its mission is to nurture children's social-emotional growth and develop social competence through a play-based curriculum that encourages creativity and problem-solving. All teachers meet or exceed state requirements for Early Childhood Education, and several hold Master's degrees in Early Childhood Education and/or teaching credentials.

• Early Care — Monday-Friday 8:00-8:45 AM
• After Care — Monday-Thursday 2:00-4:00 PM

Open enrollment for Time for Twos begins March 1st. Preschool follows the Novato Unified School District calendar. Friday early release applies to all students and programs; Friday full-day not available. Extended care is offered for preschool and TK students.

What families say

“St. Francis has an enchanting campus where children can learn through play. Their grounds are filled with opportunities for exploration, imagination and cooperation.” — Classroom A parent

“My daughter is attending the same preschool that I went to, which is such a special experience. It speaks to the stewardship and dedication of the St. Francis team.” — Classroom A-D parent

“My son loves the TK program at St. Francis. Mrs. Vorhies is truly a gem and deeply cares for and understands each individual student. The curriculum and commitment to personal attention has exceeded my expectations.” — Classroom E/TK parent

Last updated October 6, 2026.