Frequently Asked Questions About Teremok Preschool

No. Children do not need to speak Russian to attend Teremok. Our bilingual environment is designed to welcome both Russian-speaking children and children who are being introduced to Russian for the first time.Children are exposed to Russian naturally through conversation, stories, songs, classroom activities, and play, allowing them to develop language skills at their own pace.

Teremok welcomes children ages 2 to 5. Our program is designed to support children through the important preschool years while helping them develop the academic, social, emotional, and language skills they will need for kindergarten and beyond.If your child has not turned two yet, you can still schedule a visit and time to meet our teachers and be added to the waitlist until they turn two.

At Teremok, Russian and English are part of the child's everyday preschool experience. Rather than teaching Russian only as a separate subject, language learning happens naturally throughout the day through classroom routines, conversation, stories, music, activities, and play. This gives children frequent, meaningful exposure to both languages in a supportive environment.For more details, read our helpful blog.

That's absolutely fine. Parents do not need to speak Russian for their child to attend Teremok.Our teachers help children understand and participate through routines, repetition, visual cues, activities, and conversation. Families can support their child's learning at home without needing to speak Russian themselves.

Yes, Teremok is currently accepting applications for children ages 2–5, subject to space availability.We encourage interested families to schedule a visit to meet our teachers, see the preschool, and learn more about our Russian-English bilingual program.

Teremok offers both full-time and part-time enrollment options. Current tuition rates and enrollment options are listed on our Admissions page.Teremok also participates in San Francisco's Early Learning for All (ELFA) program, which may help eligible families reduce the cost of preschool.

Yes. Teremok participates in San Francisco's Early Learning for All (ELFA) program. Eligible San Francisco families may qualify for free or reduced-cost preschool tuition.Eligibility and assistance vary by family, so we encourage parents to review the current ELFA requirements and contact us with questions about enrolling at Teremok.

A typical day combines bilingual learning with plenty of opportunities to explore, create, move, and play.Children participate in age-appropriate activities that may include Russian and English language development, early literacy and math, STEAM activities, art, music, movement, stories, imaginative play, outdoor or active play, and social-emotional learning.See our Daily Schedule.

Yes. Teremok is a Russian-English bilingual preschool, and both languages are part of the learning environment.Our goal is to give children meaningful exposure to Russian while supporting their overall communication, literacy, social, and school-readiness skills in a bilingual setting.

Yes. Children attending Teremok are required to be potty trained.If you're unsure whether your child is ready, please contact us before applying and we'll be happy to discuss our requirements with you.

Yes. Teremok offers both full-time and part-time enrollment options, subject to availability.Current schedules, tuition, and enrollment options can be found on our Admissions page.

Our program supports the whole child. In addition to Russian-English bilingual learning, children develop early literacy and math skills, explore STEAM concepts, participate in art, music and movement, and build important social-emotional skills.Learning is hands-on and age-appropriate, with an emphasis on curiosity, creativity, independence, and preparation for kindergarten.View our detailed curriculum.

Teremok's current school hours are available on our contact page. Families interested in specific full-time or part-time schedules are encouraged to contact us for current availability.

Not at all. Teremok welcomes families from Russian-speaking and non-Russian-speaking backgrounds.Some families choose Teremok because they want to maintain a connection to Russian language and culture, while others are simply interested in giving their child the benefits of an early bilingual education.

We move gently. We use a predictable daily rhythm, a small group environment, and calm, attentive teachers. Children are allowed time to observe before they participate. When they feel safe, language and confidence unfold naturally.

Yes. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included with tuition.

We'd love to introduce you to Teremok. Schedule a visit to meet our teachers, see the preschool, and learn more about our Russian-English bilingual program.Visit our Contact page to schedule a tour or get in touch with us.