Mission Kids has been an amazing school for our family. As a mom who enrolled two boys, I couldn't be happier with our experience. The school has a warm, friendly atmosphere and a truly wonderful sense of community. The teachers and Directors are extremely supportive, welcoming, and genuinely invested in every child and family. My boys have thrived at Mission Kids, and the family involvement aspect makes the experience extra special. Being part of a co-op creates meaningful relationships between families and the school, fostering a strong sense of connection, collaboration, and care. The school truly goes above and beyond in creating a nurturing, inclusive environment for everyone involved. We are so grateful to be part of such a special community and highly recommend Mission Kids to other families.

Three reasons our family loves Mission Kids: 1) Philosophy - More than just teaching the ABCs, Mission Kids fosters a real love for learning, self-confidence, and respect for others. I see this each time I interact with kids from the school. 2) Quality - The level of attention, care and frankly, love that each of the administrators and teachers puts into the school and our child's individual education is amazing. That, and the facilities themselves are wonderful. 3) Community - This is twofold: Mission Kids actively gets the kids out in the neighborhood, both to play and to get to know the people they pass each day (just like the Sesame Street song). Also, by being part of a cooperative, we get to really know the other kids and families. Yes, it takes effort, but so far, the benefits are priceless.

I have worked as a teacher at Mission Kids and my daughter was in the Mariquita and Mariposa classrooms. Children are very connected to community and social justice. They take regular field trips to community locations like City Hall, Balmy Alley, and the neighborhood Buddhist Temple. Parents are required to be very involved and the school is amazing at working with schedules. They accept a variety of vouchers and funding for low and moderate income funding sources. A beautiful place for your child's first school experiences.