Led by Director Karla Cianci, Helen Diller Family Preschool is located inside the JCCSF at 3200 California Street in Laurel Heights. The school features spacious classrooms, two outdoor play areas, garden space and art studio. Children also make regular trips to the Presidio for additional outdoor time.
Take a Peek Inside
Our preschools are built upon shared goals, values and knowledge that deliver the highest quality experience possible. We’re committed to creating an inclusive community that’s infused with meaningful Jewish values. We celebrate holidays with our children and families throughout the year as well as a weekly Shabbat. Our program is built on the fundamental premise that children learn and understand their world through play. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, we provide a variety of opportunities for learning, exploration, creativity and self-expression.


Dates & Rates
Diller Program

Morning and afternoon extended care is available for an extra fee. Financial assistance is available.
Application Process
We have spots available for the 2023 – 2024 school year! Come discover why the JCCSF preschools are a wonderful place to learn, play and grow.
Questions about applying or touring? Contact Theresa Arroyo at 415.292.1252 or tarroyo@jccsf.org.
- Submit an application. Applications are accepted year-round. For the 2023 – 2024 school year, your child must be 2 years old by September 1, 2023. When you select the “Apply” button, you will be prompted to either log into your existing JCCSF account, or create a new one. Once you’re logged into your account, select “Personal Information” from the settings, and under “My Household” create a new contact for your child. Then when you continue onto the application, select your child’s profile to complete the process. Once you submit your application, you will be invited to register for a tour.
- Tour season for the 2023 – 2024 school year has ended. Tours run from October through January each year for the following year’s fall enrollment. If you’ve missed the tour window, you are still welcome to apply, and someone will reach out if more tours are made available.
- Notification of admittance. During the standard cycle, admission letters are sent in mid-March for fall enrollment. A $600 deposit is due when you sign the enrollment contract. We maintain an active wait pool and fill additional spaces as they become available throughout the year. Families who have applied, but not toured, will still be considered for mid-year vacancies.
Navigating the Kindergarten Process
Graduating from preschool to kindergarten is a big step! Did you know that 80% of our preschool families get into one of their top two choices of kindergartens? Our enrollment support process can help you get a spot in local programs like San Francisco Day School, Burkes, Town School for Boys, San Francisco Friends School, Hamlin, Convent, Stuart Hall, Brandeis, Marin Country Day School, Live Oak and more. Listen below as Diller site director Karla Cianci shares how the JCCSF family of preschools can help your family navigate the tricky and stress-inducing SF kindergarten process.
FAQs
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