Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Spanish Immersion Preschool in San Francisco
Founded in 2003 by Adriana Razo, a Latina early childhood educator, The Crayon Box Preschool has established itself as a leader in Spanish immersion and culturally diverse early childhood education. Our dedicated team of native Spanish-speaking educators brings bilingual expertise and a passion for teaching children aged two to five. With over two decades of experience, we provide a nurturing environment that emphasizes play-based learning, arts integration, and cultural acceptance. Our recent relocation to a new facility in Noe Valley expands our capacity to serve San Francisco families while maintaining our commitment to quality education. We pride ourselves on preparing children for academic success, as evidenced by our graduates' 100% pass rate on the SFUSD Spanish proficiency test.Our program includes unique recreational activities like yoga and music, eliminating the need for external enrichment programs. As a team of certified professionals with diverse backgrounds from countries including El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico, we foster an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates differences. Our structured application process and transparent enrollment policies ensure fairness for all families. With a proven track record of serving hundreds of families, we remain dedicated to evolving with the community's needs while upholding our founding vision. Our curriculum combines language acquisition with social-emotional development, creating a foundation for lifelong learning and cultural appreciation.
Services
Spanish Immersion Program
Culturally Diverse Education
Play-Based Learning
Arts-Focused Curriculum
Recreational Activities
Language Proficiency Preparation
Enrollment Lottery System
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 22 years of experience in Spanish immersion early education
- Our staff includes native Spanish speakers from diverse cultural backgrounds
- We provide integrated recreational activities at no additional cost
- Our graduates consistently pass SFUSD language proficiency tests
- We implement a fair lottery-based enrollment system
Services
Spanish Immersion Program
Our Spanish immersion program teaches children aged 2-5 through native-speaking educators and culturally rich activities. We combine language acquisition with social-emotional development in a play-based environment. The curriculum prepares students for academic success while fostering cultural appreciation.
Culturally Diverse Education
Our diverse teaching staff represents multiple Spanish-speaking countries, creating an authentic multicultural environment. Children learn about different traditions through hands-on experiences and peer interactions. This approach promotes acceptance and respect for diverse backgrounds from an early age.
Play-Based Learning
We implement play-based learning strategies that align with early childhood development principles. Educational activities are designed to engage children through exploration and creativity. This approach supports cognitive, physical, and emotional growth in a natural learning environment.
Recreational Activities
Our on-site recreational programs include yoga and music sessions led by expert instructors. These activities eliminate the need for external enrichment programs while providing comprehensive child development. All recreational activities are included in our standard tuition rates.
People
Adriana Razo
Founder
Adriana Razo is a Latina early childhood educator with 22 years of experience in Spanish immersion education. She founded The Crayon Box Preschool to create a diverse learning environment where children develop language skills and cultural awareness through play-based methods.
Maria Murillo
Program Director
Maria Murillo oversees curriculum development and staff training at The Crayon Box Preschool. With extensive experience in early childhood education, she leads the implementation of our Spanish immersion programs and guides families through the enrollment process.
Sandra Razo
Program Manager
Sandra Razo manages daily operations and educational programming at The Crayon Box Preschool. As a bilingual educator, she ensures our curriculum maintains high standards for language acquisition and cultural education through play-based learning methods.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 2-5 years old through our Spanish immersion preschool program.
Is your program full-year?
Yes, we offer a year-round program with consistent weekly schedules for enrolled families.
What is your educational philosophy?
Our philosophy emphasizes play-based learning, cultural diversity, and Spanish language immersion through engaging, hands-on activities.
Do you offer recreational activities?
Yes, we provide on-site yoga and music sessions as part of our standard curriculum at no additional cost.
How does enrollment work?
Enrollment follows a campus visit and application process with a lottery system for available spots, prioritizing siblings of current students.
