Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to some of the most common questions we receive.  If you cannot find an answer here please feel free to contact us directly.

• DO YOU OFFER TOURS OF YOUR STUDIO?
• HOW DO I REGISTER?
• ARE YOU A DAYCARE?  DO YOU HAVE ALL-DAY PROGRAMS?
• ARE YOU A DROP-OFF PROGRAM?
• WHAT AGE DOES IT START?
• CAN I PAY FOR A DROP-IN CLASS?
• HOW DO I FIND YOUR STUDIO?
• WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SEPARATION ANXIETY?  

DO YOU OFFER TOURS OF YOUR STUDIO?
We offer tours (by RSVP only) the first Wednesday and third Thursday of every month at 9:30 and 10:00 am.  Tours are limited to 2 people so please call to reserve a spot.  Please note- children are not allowed on tours- only babies in arms.

HOW DO I REGISTER?
Please visit the registration section of our website to register. There is a one-time, non-refundable $25 registration fee for each child.

ARE YOU A DAYCARE?  DO YOU HAVE ALL-DAY PROGRAMS?
We are not a day care- Stretch the Imagination is an early learning center with different classes for various age-groups ranging from babies- middle schoolers.  We do not offer all-day, daycare programs.

ARE YOU A DROP-OFF PROGRAM?
All of our classes are drop-off except for our Mommy & Me classes which require a parent or caretaker to attend.

WHAT AGE DOES IT START?
Mommy & Me classes can begin as early as 6 months.  Our drop-off programs begin at 24 months.   Please note that your child must be 2 years old before the start of the session.

CAN I PAY FOR A DROP-IN CLASS?
We do not accept drop-ins but do host free trial events for parents and children to experience our program before enrolling for an entire session. Join our email list to receive notification of these events.

HOW DO I FIND YOUR STUDIO?
San Francisco:
We are located at 2509 Bush Street between Scott and Divisadero in Lower Pacific Heights.  We are in a light yellow Victorian house on the right side of the street as you drive down Bush Street.  Please note, there is no sign showing where we are- look for the number.

Marin:
We are located at 47A Tamal Vista Blvd. in Corte Madera. We are in the same plaza as Book Passage.

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SEPARATION ANXIETY?
The first day of class or camp parents should park in the neighborhood and walk children in. Please plan on spending 10-15 minutes helping your child acclimate.  We ask that you stay close by in the neighborhood the first day in case we need to call you- there are cafes and shops close by on Fillmore street.  If your child is upset for longer than 10 minutes we will call you.  Sending a comfort item from home can be helpful (blankets, special toy, binky, photo of family, etc.)  If your child has severe separation anxiety we will work with you to figure out the best plan to support your child.