How much does it cost to send your child to San Francisco’s priciest preschools?
First, a baseline: The Chronicle put together an analysis of data from more than 300 preschools around the city, including tuition cost. For a family that needs coverage for an 8-hour workday, the typical monthly bill comes in around $2,500. For parents looking for part-time options, there are preschools starting at just a few hundred dollars a month.
For families at or below 200% of the area median income, the city offers financial assistance through Early Learning for All, or ELFA. For families of four earning less than $178,300 per year, preschool is free in participating programs, with tiered assistance offered for incomes up to $324,200…