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Frequent Questions

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Have you ever had a question and didn’t know where to find the answer? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

This section is a compilation of answers to the questions most commonly asked by our constituents. Just start by following one of the links below. If you can’t find the question you wanted to ask, don’t hesitate to contact us.

  1. How old does my child need to be attend Buen Dia?
  2. When can I apply?
  3. How do I apply?
  4. How do I schedule a school visit?
  5. If I cannot visit the school until February, how will that affect my chances of getting in?
  6. How long is the school visit and what should I expect?
  7. I have an 18-month year old and am starting to look at schools. Can I visit your school now?
  8. What are the costs of tuition and other fees?
  9. How do I apply for Financial Aid?
  10. I have submitted my application, when can I expect to hear back from Buen Dia?
  11. I did not get into the school but want to remain in the wait list!
  1. How old does my child need to be attend Buen Dia?

    We are accepting applications for children who will be 2 years and 9 months (33 months) by September 1st of the year they are applying. Applicants who are younger may be considered.

  2. When can I apply?

    Applications open the first week of October and close the last week of February.

  3. How do I apply?

    During this period, Buen Dia will host Online Information Sessions led by our Admission Team, as well as self-guided Drop-in Tours after your info session, from October through February.

  4. How do I schedule a school visit?

    Upon completing our info session you will be emailed a form to sign up for a single-family school visit, with your child.

  5. If I cannot visit the school until February, how will that affect my chances of getting in?

    All applications are reviewed together after our admissions period has ended.

  6. How long is the school visit and what should I expect?

    The school visit is 30-minutes and is a self-guided observational visit. We ask that you bring your child to your visit. You will have a chance to observe the school and your child is welcome to participate in any of the activities in the classroom. If you have questions during and after the visit, please call the office at (415) 431-3535 or e-mail admin@bdfs.org and we will be happy to help.

  7. I have an 18-month year old and am starting to look at schools. Can I visit your school now?

    We appreciate your interest however, we can not schedule visits for families whose child will not meet the age requirements by September 1st of the year they are applying. Please wait to schedule your visit until the year before your child is eligible to attend.

  8. What are the costs of tuition and other fees?

    2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

    • Full Time (7:45 to 5:30 p.m.): $31,800/year
    • School Day (9:00 to 3:00 p.m.): $27,560/year

    The yearly tuition for each program can be paid in the following ways:

    • ONE PAYMENT PLAN – The entire tuition may be paid no later than August 15th.
    • 10 EQUAL PAYMENTS PLAN – The tuition may be divided in 10 monthly installments due by the 1st of each month, beginning with September and ending in June. A $25 late fee will be charged for payments made after the 5th of the month.

    DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS

    • Returning Students: Each year a $500 fee is due on March 1st for returning students. This fee helps support a health plan for the Buen Día staff.
    • New Students: A $500 fee is due with the Parent Contract to support a health plan for the Buen Día Family School staff. A $1500 Deposit is due with new Parent Contract. The $1500 will be applied toward the families final Tuition Payment and fees.

    EXTRA HOURS
    Extra hours before or after the 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. School Day Program can be arranged with the directors or head teachers, depending on availability. The charge is $16/hour. Please record arrival and departure times on the attendance form.

  9. How do I apply for Financial Aid?

    To apply for Buen Dia’s financial aid check the box on the back of your application indicating you would like a financial aid application sent to you. The application, and supporting tax documents, are due by the date indicated on the application.
    Buen Dia is a partner with the San Francisco Department of Early Education (DEC) accepts Early Learning for All Scholarships.

  10. I have submitted my application, when can I expect to hear back from Buen Dia?

    Early & Rolling Admissions
    Beginning in December, we may extend early admission offers (for siblings and priority applicants).
    Additional offers are made on a rolling basis from February through spring as spaces open

  11. I did not get into the school but want to remain in the wait list!

    All applications will remain in our wait pool and will be considered as spaces become available.

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