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About Us
KinderHaus is San Francisco's first German International preschool. It is run as a parent co-op in which active parent involvement is expected and relied upon. KinderHaus is also a non-profit organization incorporated under Californian law and not affiliated with any other institution.
Now in our third year of operation we are happy to offer a four-hour program from 8:30 to 12:30 am every morning of the work week.
Our Program: KinderHaus welcomes children of all nationalities, religions and cultures. Our bilingual program exposes children between the ages of 2.9 and 5 to a truly international perspective.
The exposure to different cultures and languages is a crucial component of a child's development. KinderHaus is dedicated to integrating the German and English languages, as well as exposing students to the German, Austrian and Swiss traditions and holidays.
Incorporating the values of both German and American cultures, children are encouraged to develop the values of sharing, cooperation and respect for others. Activities include art projects, music, crafts, movement, physical education, nature exploration and story time - with an emphasis on the German language.
The curriculum is based on child-initiated activities. We apply Piaget's approach that "children have real understanding only of that which they invent themselves, and each time we try to teach them something too quickly, we keep them from reinventing it themselves." This developmentally appropriate program is based on children's intellectual, social, and physical needs and designed to encourage child-initiated learning activities within a supportive environment. Children have many opportunities to initiate their own activities and to take responsibility to complete them.
In a learning environment, children are free to choose and plan activities. The teacher's role is to help children as they make decisions for themselves. In every aspect of the curriculum it is "the process and not the product that counts." Each month has a new theme and its objective will be introduced followed by an art, science, and/or math project to reinforce the concept.
Our Location: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 3281 16th Street. The church is located at the corner of 16th Street and Dolores Street and offers easy and safe access for you and your child.
Our Language Facilitators:
Monika Neuendorf has an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and over twelve years experience teaching children and preschoolers from various cultures. Having worked at several preschools, but most important at the German School of Silicon Valley in Mountain View and at the German Saturday School in San Francisco, she brings credentials and experience for bilingual education. In addition, she provides a warm, supportive environment for emotional and social growth as well as a strong personal and academic foundation.
Jana Houweling became an educator with the enthusiasm and attitude to truly make a difference in childrens' lives. Excited about setting up a sensory-rich environment, Jana creates experiences that allow children to "learn by doing" in a physically and emotionally safe environment.
Jana holds a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit from the State of California and continues her education in Early Child Development.
Would you like to stay in touch with our progress in establishing KinderHaus in San Francisco? You can receive regular email updates by submitting your contact information on our Contact Us page.
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