A little something about our Founder
Gloria was born and raised in San Francisco. She attended SFUSD schools where she formed many friendships and now has the privilege to serve friends she went to school with. When she became a mother in 2015, her life was transformed and in 2016, Banana Fana Preschool was created. Her passion in early childcare education came from wanting to provide a healthy foundation for her children. The importance of serving her community where she grew up and offering the same starting foundation for SF children, enlightened her passion to grow Banana Fana Preschool. Since 2016, Banana Fana Preschool and served hundreds of families and continuing to serve families of San Francisco. Gloria's commitment to her staff, students and community has been a priority for Banana Fana. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. During the pandemic, she focused on learning more about child development and has completed over 24 Early Childhood Education units. She enjoys the beauty of flowers, and her favorite food is lasagna.
School Calendar
Sept 6th Labor Day
Oct 11th Indigenious People's Day/ Dia De La Raza
Nov 11th Veteran's Day
Nov 22-26 Thanksgiving Recess
Dec 20- Dec 31 Winter Recess
Jan 3rd- Staff development
Jan 16th Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 20th President's Day
Mar 27- March 31 Spring Recess
May 29- Memorial Day
June 26- July 7th Summer Break
4 PTO Closed and TBD
Please note that the preschool calendar is based on the San Francisco Unified School District Schedule for holidays for the most part; however, we are a year-round program with new enrollment occurring on an ongoing basis as space allows. We have 4 PTO/Sick Days throughout the school year. We also follow SFUSD's for any unexpected/emergency school closures (i.e. poor air quality closures due to fires, etc.)
DAILY ROUTINE
Routine is important for children in preschool and we strive for a punctual schedule :)
8:30 am- Children arriving and a teacher will be waiting outside to check temp (Saludos y Abrazos) handwashing upon arrival
9:00 am- Free Play at Stations
9:30 am- Hand washing and Snack Time
9:45 am- Hygiene Time (potty and hand washing)
10:00am Outdoor exploration in our backyard
11:30am- Outdoor Lunch (handwashing outside)
12:00pm-Handwashing and getting ready for nap
12:15pm- Nap / Rest-time
2:15pm- Hygiene Time
2:30pm- Snack Time
3:00 pm- First Dismissal (El Primer Adios)
After school care is until 4:30pm,
During our Extended Care, children also get to explore and expand their curious little minds outside from until pick up
(weather permitting). Our extented care is also part of our Spanish immersion program, children will continue being immersed in the language