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Child Care Centers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 184 listed child care centers

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

We can't express enough the way this place became an extension of our son's family for two years. He went from 1 to 3 years old, and only...

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Señorita's Preschool

I can't say enough wonderful things about Señorita's Preschool (shoutouts to Ms. G and Ms. Maya!). My son, who is a little over two),...

- Emily K

Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

Ruth, who runs Rutty's, and her assistants are AMAZING. This is a small, warm, happy and caring family-run daycare. We are SO happy to have...

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Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

4710 Cabrillo St. San Francisco, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Munchkinland cares for up to 12-14 Munchkins at a time. Our hours are 8am to 5:30pm M-TH, 8-5pm on Fridays. We are a year-round preschool/family daycare. We are a place for learning, creativity, inspiration, love, kindness, growth, and fun! At Munchkinland, we use an eclectic child-centered approach to teach our...

Care Member says "We can't express enough the way this place became an extension of our son's family for two years. He went from 1 to 3 years old, and only left because...

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Señorita's Preschool

SoMa Mission Bay San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 1 more
Bilingual, micro center preschool program for infants to kindergarten-age children. Our program focuses on kindergarten readiness and we're experts when it comes to creating curriculum and activities to help your child thrive! Daily lessons are hands-on and include STEM activities, phonics, cooking projects, arts and crafts,...

Emily K says "I can't say enough wonderful things about Señorita's Preschool (shoutouts to Ms. G and Ms. Maya!). My son, who is a little over two), recently participated...

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Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

1351 South Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA

5.0(3)
Hello Parents :) I have current openings for full-time starting at any time call me for additional information. We are accepting applications for ages 5 months to 5 years old. Nutritional snacks are provided. " Parents must bring lunch for children" I have over 15 years of experience, and I will like to...

Care Member says "Ruth, who runs Rutty's, and her assistants are AMAZING. This is a small, warm, happy and caring family-run daycare. We are SO happy to have found it....

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EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area

640 Davis St Unit 26 San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Academic
Cooperative
International
Special needs
+ 3 more
French Education in the Bay Area (EFBA) is now accepting enrollment for its after-school classes for the 2017-2018 year! EFBA is a WASC accredited part time school that o ers French classes to French-native (francophone) and non-native (Anglophone) speakers. The classes are geared towards children between the ages of 5 and 11,...
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Hungry Caterpillars

1901 Stockton St San Francisco, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Child care
Preparing for the brightest future, Hungry Caterpillars is pioneering the field of childcare through our dedication and commitment to the specific needs of every child we are entrusted to provide care for. Our facilities are licensed by the state of California, and allowed to care for a maximum capacity of twelve to fourteen...

Eve R. says "Hungry Caterpillars has been such a happy and important part of my son's childhood! His teacher Bianca works with him on all of the things a 2-year-old...

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iBlossom Daycare

1126 Munich Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
iBlossom Daycare is a family owned daycare. We provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for children between 3 months and 5 years old.

Amanda R says "An exceptionally clean and loving environment. My son absolutely loves going here every day, and I never worry about him. Yasuko, Coco, and Grandma are so...

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LITTLE PEOPLE PRESCHOOL

3595 TARAVAL ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Academic
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
Full-time Day Care center operating since August 2000 and serves San Francisco and Bay Area families.

Elisa F. says "I love them! We've been with them a little over a year now , since my son was two. Love the team and how strict and clean things are. They are very on top...

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Angelina's Preschool

1851 Noriega St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Angelina's Schools have 2 schools in 2 locations, a family day care in the Richmond district specialized in a nurturing art based program for toddlers and a few infants. Angelina's preschool is located in the sunset district with 18 children . We emphasize pre academic lessons through an art based program. We are a loving and...

David A says "Angelina's Preschool provides a very loving and nurturing environment. I have 3 children; my sons have since graduated and are attending an amazing private...

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Kids by the Bay

90 Seventh St. San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
The center is located in the brand new Federal Building in San Francisco. The center provides care to children 6 weeks - 5 years of age for Federal Government employees and does reserve spaces for community members in the 2 year old - 5 year old rooms.

Rosa P. says "im like work,I very interesting im speak spanish"

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Preschool
Child care
Kids Kollege Preschool and Childcare Care Center located at 3939 Lawton Street, San Francisco, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after-...

Natalie K says "The staff is incredible they are wonderful with each and every child they have plenty of teachers to watch over all the little ones and treat them as if...

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Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center

660 Lombard Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PRESCHOOL FOR AGES 6 months 5 YEARS OLD TEL HI s California-licensed preschool offers a fun, safe, enriching environment that will prepare your children to embrace a lifetime of learning! You can count on TEL HI Monday through Friday, 7:30 am 6:00 pm, all year long.

Claire T. says "Very happy with the care our children receive here!"

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Montessori Children's Center

80 Juan Bautista Cir San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Montessori Children’s Center in San Francisco is a preschool that offers Montessori method of education to children ages 2 - 6. The center also offers childcare before and after-school childcare - where children are immersed in creative activities to stimulate their imagination and develop their physical, emotional, and learning...

Michele G. says "As parents we want the best for our children as they grow from infant to toddler to kindergartner and so on, but I also have the perspective that we are...

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Freedom West Computer Learning Center

820 Mcallister St San Francisco, CA

4.0(1)
Child care

Al D. says "Looks like a good place. We like it, but it was far away from our home"

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Denise Guerin's Family Child Care

3825 26th St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
Child care

Alison D. says "I absolutely love Denise and KiddieCorner. When I was looking for a daycare for my son, I think I toured every day care in the city (Noe Valley/Glen...

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Peppertree Family Day Care

4333 23rd St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
Child care

Ann S says "Closed in 2005.....pls delete listing"

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Apple Tree Daycare

1096 Howard St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Child care

Ryan says "This business is really cool! We found this place by chance and we are lucky to have such a lovely instructor. We recommend the place to other families....

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KANGAROOS PRESCHOOL

298 MONTEREY BLVD SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
We would like to thank you for giving us an opportunity to be a part of your child’s educational journey. Kangaroos Preschool has been successfully operating in San Francisco, CA 2009. We opened our first center in the Sunset district and have grown to house two more centers in San Francisco’s Glen Park and Noe Valley...
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ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY, LLC (PS)

300 STONECREST DR SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Welcoming children ages 2 to 6 years old, at Alpha Kids Academy, your child’s education and success and is our top priority. Whether you are looking for a preschool center or transitional kindergarten, our Stonecrest facility provides a positive and caring environment to encourage your child’s development and help prepare them...
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ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY, LLC

175 JUNIPERO SERRA BLVD SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
At Alpha Kids Academy, each of our daycare and preschool centers are dedicated to providing families throughout the San Francisco, CA area with programs that meet the highest standards of early childhood education. Established in 2012, our location on Junipero Serra Blvd welcomes children ages 2 to 6 and offers both...
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PANDA CHILDREN'S CENTER

2124 TARAVAL ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2560/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Panda Children's Center offers both at our fun-filled yet educational preschool in San Francisco, CA. With a stellar ratio of 1 teacher for every 6 students, we provide every child with the attention they need to thrive. This ensures the best possible development for the mind and body as well as complete safety. In addition to...
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Child care centers near you in San Francisco, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in San Francisco, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in San Francisco, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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