Arboleda Escuela

Our Teachers

My name is Koraima Ruiz and I am full of energy and passion for child development. I have worked with children for more than a decade and volunteer all over the city of San Francisco, I have worked as a preschool teacher and nanny for years. My dream was to open a place where children can grow emotionally, physically, academically, socially and everything in between while feeling supported and respected.

Testimonials

Koraima worked as a nanny for our family for over 2 years. As parents of two girls, we wanted someone who was educated in early childhood development & someone who had lots of experience with children. Koraima met both requirements & brought so much more. She provided a safe environment for the girls & her understanding of child development showed in the activities & language that she used with them. Highly recommend Koraima & her daycare!!

• Dina Greenwald

Honestly this daycare is probably the best daycare I’ve sent my child to! I tried three other ones but loved this one. The place is clean and neat. Teacher K is so wonderful! I love her energy. She is very responsive with my millions of questions! I’m pregnant now and wish to bring my soon to be born child here! Oh yea and she’s teaching my daughter Spanish! I love it! Thanks teacher K!

-Chiyere Emeka

Korima is an incredible teacher and caretaker for children. If we hadn’t moved to Oregon, then our daughter might still be with her.

-Alex Tejada

Philosophy

At Arboleda Escuela we believe that children grow, learn and thrive by feeling safe, loved and nurtured. It is our goal to provide an environment that helps prepare children to thrive in school and the broader world.

The best place to learn is outside, through nature and therefore plan to incorporate outside play and learning in our daily schedule. We love to get out and explore, rain or shine!

Our philosophy and curriculum are based on our understanding of the ways in which young children learn. We believe each child develops individually at his/her own pace. Our program looks at the needs and development tasks of our children when planning the environment, activities, and routines. We have embraced the idea that each age and stage of development has integrity of its own.

Every day experiences are what teaches our children about themselves and their world (the emergent curriculum) a child directed curriculum is the overall framework.

We have made it our mission to respect, encourage and support each child in the process of growing socially, physically, emotionally, and cognitively. To do this we will provide an environment that invites children to observe, to make choices, to be active, and to experiment that children have the opportunity to develop a sense of initiative and competence.

Location

We are located between Portola and Excelsior district. One block away from McClaren park , we offer lots of parking around the area and public transportation less than a block away. We have multiple school around the area including a public library.

About our program

Arboleda Escuela: A Home for Growth and Learning - We provide a unique home preschool and daycare experience, fostering a sense of community and togetherness among our families. Our language immersion program teaches entirely in Spanish, promoting a deeper understanding and connection with the culture. Rooted in the principles of Reggio Emilia and Montessori, our educational approach encourages children to form lasting bonds, explore their environment through collaborative play, and develop their creativity and problem-solving skills.

Admissions

Join the Arboleda Escuela community in three easy steps:

1. Explore our website We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our program Come see what makes Arboleda Escuela unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application If you’re interested in enrolling, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll. If this option if not available, you can message the program director. Please do not apply to enroll until you have set up a tour and visited the program.