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In 1984 KMS relocated to its current home, an historic Victorian mansion on Guerrero and 25th streets
In San Francisco’s Mission District. The beautiful building, with its high ceilings, many windows and
large rooms, provides a perfect, light-filled space for children and staff to explore, create, learn, rest and
eat, conducive to our hands-on approach to learning. It is also a very sturdy and secure building with its
massive steel girder and concrete construction. It was one of the first buildings of this type in the
country when it was built in 1918.
Loving attention is put into the KMS building and grounds. It is constantly evolving, with walls filled with
artwork, photographs and projects. Parents and children walk into the main foyer and see an ever-
changing display - from Dia de Los Muertos altars made by staff, children and their families - or a vase
of flowers from our garden, to an intricate, collaborative art project done by the students. The look and
feel of the spaces is seen as an important part of our principle that the environment of the school is a
"Third Teacher" as in the Reggio educational approach. See our "Victorian Third teacher"for more
information.
KMS has four floors, each designated for our different age groups and programs. Each area is
designed with the developmental stage of the child in mind.
“Jen Macaulay's amazing classroom”
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Yester Primary School
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“Classroom spaces”