Stretch Preschool Program
Stretch Preschool, 2509 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
About
The Stretch Preschool Program is a half-day preschool program for children ages 2 years to 5 years 9 months old. Some classes meet 2, 3, or 5 mornings a week for 3.5 to 4 hours a day, and some classes include Natural Classroom time weekly or 2 days a week. The program includes time in the classroom at Stretch and time in the Natural Classroom, the nature program in the Presidio, and classes are named after indigenous trees found in California.
Programs
- Stretch Preschool Program — 2 years to 5 years 9 months old · 2, 3, or 5 mornings/week depending on class; 3.5-4 hours/day; some classes include Natural Classroom weekly or 2 days/week
- Toddler Exploration Program — 16-24 months · For children between 16 and 24 months.
At a glance
- Ages: 2–5 years old
- General schedule: Half-day preschool program; classes range from 3.5 to 4 hours/day; school year tuition starts in September and ends in early June.
About the provider
Michelle Lawton is the Director and Founder, and Scarlett Hernandez is the Asst. Director and Toddler Program Director. The mission statement says, "It is my mission to help students meet their fullest potential by providing an environment that creates a passion for lifelong learning."
Children must be 2 years old by August 31 to be eligible to start in the fall, and there are no exceptions to this cutoff. Parents do not choose the specific program; Stretch administration offers enrollment based on the child's age and where they best fit into the program. Children can stay at Stretch until they move on to Kindergarten, and there is a TK year for older students.
What families say
“Stretch is a sweet and warm place. We cannot imagine our daughter going to any other preschool.” — Stretch Parent
Last updated September 4, 2026.
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