Laurel Hill Nursery School

2008 | Best Educational Experience

San Francisco's oldest, largest co-operative preschool is best known for its policy obliging students' occasional urge to take off their clothes and run around outdoors. This self-consciously libertine reputation emanates from a rigorous educational philosophy designed to make sure children enjoy learning throughout life. To keep daily, unrestrained play from turning into a preschool Lord of the Flies, the school maintains a one-to-five teacher-pupil ratio, with adults helping with toy... More »