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Recent child care center reviews in San Francisco, CA

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

5.0

Miss Alice and her staff at Munchkinland go beyond the scope of what I believe regular daycare/preschool teachers do for their kids. Our daughter was so incredibly happy to go to school everyday, and we were sent on average 15 photos a day of their various activities and adventures which was so...

- Sophie S

Señoritas Preschool

5.0

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 in an evening session at Señorita's (Date/Self-Care Night for the parents) with three other children. If he could tell you himself, I'm sure...

- Emily K

Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

5.0

So happy with Rutty's Little Explorers Daycare so far! Ruth is amazing and has the best activities for the kids and takes great care of them. She is very attentive and sends pictures and updates throughout the day. My son never cries when I drop him off, in fact, he jumps out of my arms when he sees...

- Leah H

Hungry Caterpillars

5.0

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 should be learning and I know they have a lot of fun together. He is always coming home with some kind of arts & crafts project or toddler-chatting...

- Eve R

iBlossom Daycare

5.0

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 loving and caring. Grandma cooks homemade, fresh meals for the kids. I'm so happy we found this place. It truly is a gem!

- Amanda R

Child care centers in San Francisco, CA

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

4710 Cabrillo St., San Francisco, CA

Starting at $11/hr

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"Our 2 1/2 year old son had the privilege of attending Munchkinland for 4 days. I don't usually write online reviews, but I feel that the experience was worth sharing. I found my interactions with Alice and all the staff to be very positive and professional. There...

Erik S


Señoritas Preschool

Señoritas Preschool

SoMa Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2900/mo

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 in an evening session at Señorita's (Date/Self-Care Night for the parents) with three other children. If he...

Emily K


Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

1351 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $300/wk

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"So happy with Rutty's Little Explorers Daycare so far! Ruth is amazing and has the best activities for the kids and takes great care of them. She is very attentive and sends pictures and updates throughout the day. My son never cries when I drop him off, in fact,...

Leah H


Hungry Caterpillars

Hungry Caterpillars

1901 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"Our son is our 2nd child to go to Hungry Caterpillars and we feel so lucky to have found them! Our daughter, who has since moved on to preschool, was always so happy to get there in the morning that she would run inside and shut the door in my face! She was very...

Jessie


iBlossom Daycare

iBlossom Daycare

1126 Munich Street, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

5.0

(1)

iBlossom Daycare is a family owned daycare. We provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for children between 3 months and 5 years old.
5.0
"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 loving and caring. Grandma cooks homemade, fresh meals for the kids. I'm so happy we found this place. It...

Amanda R


Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center

660 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $343/wk

5.0

(1)

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.
5.0
"Very happy with the care our children receive here!"

Claire T


Kids Kollege Preschool & Child Care Center

3939 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $336/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 they were their own I've looked at many preschools and this is the best one that I could find and I'm so glad...

Natalie K


EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area

EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area

640 Davis St Unit 26, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $26/hr

5.0

(1)

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...

Montessori Children's Center

80 Juan Bautista Cir, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $185/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 constantly learning as parents - how can we be better each day as parents because we've never done this parent...

Michele


Freedom West Computer Learning Center

820 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $500/wk

4.0

(1)

4.0
"Looks like a good place. We like it, but it was far away from our home"

Al D


Denise Guerin's Family Child Care

3825 26th St, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $420/wk

5.0

(1)

5.0
"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 Park/Bernal), and I knew within minutes that Denise was exceptional and KiddieCorner was our top and only choice. 5...

Alison D


Angelina's Preschool

Angelina's Preschool

1851 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $1550/mo

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 school in San Francisco and my daughter is in her 2nd year at Angelina's Preschool. The curriculum...

David A


Peppertree Family Day Care

4333 23rd St, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $389/wk

5.0

(1)

5.0
"Closed in 2005.....pls delete listing"

Ann S


Apple Tree Daycare

1096 Howard St, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $376/wk

5.0

(1)

5.0
"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. Especially it is suitable for activities."

Ryan


C5 Children's School

C5 Children's School

525 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2290/mo

C5 Children's School is an innovative leader in world wide best practices in providing expert nurturing and optimal early childhood learning and development. We feature a program that is a child-centered, teacher facilitated, family and community supported, inquiry based, as an emergent curriculum,...

Gates & Bridges Preschool

Gates & Bridges Preschool

1601 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2309/mo

We believe that children are naturally motivated to learn. A supportive, stimulating atmosphere with room for the child s input and interest is optimal. As a full-time day care center, it is our responsibility and our goal to create a safe, child-centered environment. We seek to balance various...

Tinycare Mission Bay

Tinycare Mission Bay

353 King Street, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $342/wk

Tinycare is a village of urban micro-centers that focus on infant, toddler, and preschool care. Our program offers a Mandarin bilingual curriculum for 18 - 41 month olds. We believe in creating intentional and natural environments that inspire whole-child development. Children participate in two...

Panda Garden Childcare

Panda Garden Childcare

2570 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $379/wk

Welcome to panda garden children center! We are accepting ELS vouchers now. We are a Mandarin-immersion childcare center in the Sunset district of San Francisco since 2011. We provide high quality child development and language learning, expert care and nurturing. Schedule a virtual or in person...

Explorer Mandarin Immersion

Explorer Mandarin Immersion

1457 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $304/wk

Based in California, Explorer Mandarin Immersion provides intentional early learning and care for children aged 2 - 6 years. The primary language of instruction at Explorer is Mandarin, allowing students to be immersed in Chinese language and culture, however families of all language backgrounds are...

World of Learning and Fun

World of Learning and Fun

2279 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $120/day

World of Learning and Fun has been in the business for over 30 years since 1981 with an active, loving atmosphere. World of Learning and Fun is a large and newly equipped daycare with a homelike setting where children feel motivated, comfortable, safe, and free to take on life's experiences. WLF...

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Average Rating4.9 / 5

Child Care Centers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 170 listed child care centers.