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Daycares in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 156 reviews of the 373 listed daycares

Holistic Seedlings

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Holistic seedlings From the very first day, Massiva has been warm, attentive, and incredibly...

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Dolphin Stars Childcare

Dolphin Stars Daycare is very good! We love it!

- Erika L.

Building Kidz of San Francisco in Pacific Heights - Limited Spots!

Brand new school, owner is updating everything and is welcoming to all families. We need that in Millbrae.

- Care member

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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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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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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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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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Holistic Seedlings

255 FREMONT ST, 108A SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$3699/mo
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Waldorf
+ 5 more
Hello! My name is Massiva, and I am the founder of Holistic Seedlings Daycare. I have been working with children for over 17 years, both as a mother and as a professional childcare provider in the U.S. and in Southern France. I run the program alongside my mom and my husband, Younes, who was an early elementary teacher for...

Care Member says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Holistic seedlings From the very first day, Massiva has been warm, attentive, and incredibly caring. They...

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Dolphin Stars Childcare

1331 HARRISON ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2880/mo
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
+ 2 more
Dolphin Stars Childcare is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in Infant Care, Toddler care, and Preschool programs, providing a nurturing environment where children thrive. As a premier Mandarine Immersion Play Based school in San Francisco CA, we focus on...

Erika L. says "Dolphin Stars Daycare is very good! We love it! "

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Building Kidz of San Francisco in Pacific Heights - Limited Spots!

2426 CALIFORNIA ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
International
+ 3 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in our students. Our...

Care Member says "Brand new school, owner is updating everything and is welcoming to all families. We need that in Millbrae."

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Mis Amigos Daycare

314 Cortland Avenue SAN FRANCISCO, CA

starting at
$2875/mo
International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
+ 2 more
Mis Amigos Daycare in San Francisco is an in-home, play-based daycare offering full Spanish immersion, a no-screen policy, and nurturing care for infants and toddlers in Bernal Heights. Children learn through hands-on activities in a safe, home-like setting that celebrates Spanish language and culture
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Small World Child Care

2223 39th Ave. San Francisco, CA

5.0(2)
Small World Child Care is a licensed Mandarin Immersion Family Child Care located in Sunset Area! This is a safe, healthy and educational small world! We provide nutritious meals including breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Children communicate in Mandarin daily. They also develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical...

Jennie C. says "My son has been at this center since November 2014. Eileen is super caring, flexible & very experienced with young children. We like the fact that she...

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Happy Child Family Daycare

730 Paris Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(4)
Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities, dance and music classes, and art & crafts projects. We...

Benjamin M. says "This is a great group of teachers. Kind, loving, with good attention to detail. They keep a well cleaned home, and take the kids to the park a ton....

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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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My Happy Place

928 Persia Ave San Francisco, CA

5.0(4)

Andy P says "We were extremely fortunate to have had MHP's owner (Eugenia) care for our oldest child (now 4.5 years old) for two years as part of a nanny share agreement...

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Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

4710 Cabrillo St. San Francisco, CA

5.0(6)
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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Little Star Daycare

222 Athens St. San Francisco, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

We are a licensed facility that has transformed one of our units into a Little Star Palace for your little ones. Check us out at LittleStarDaycare.net. Mrs. Maritza Aiello is our head care provider with over 15 years of childcare experience from Montessori schools to working as a nanny. She now wants to share her...

Nicole T. says "I can not say enough wonderful things about Maritza and Boris. My son loved coming here, and we loved having him here. You could tell he was taught so...

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Hungry Caterpillars

1901 Stockton St San Francisco, CA

5.0(5)

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...

Care Member says "We couldn’t be happier with Hungry Caterpillars! The family that runs it is absolutely wonderful, warm, caring, and incredibly communicative. They go...

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Ellie's Family Daycare

1719 32nd Ave San Francisco, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Ellie's Family Daycare is a new educational and care taking facility in the sunset with a professional director with 25 years experience with children. At this facility, we provide a clean and safe environment, creative activities and educational games, and healthy, organic food. We accept kids from 6 weeks to 5 years...

Rob L says "Ellie's Family Daycare has been wonderful for our daughter! Our daughter started here when she was 18 months old. We had a tough start at first -- it was...

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Sandmann Family Day Care

4023 Cesar Chavez Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Welcome to Sandmann Family Day Care! Sandmann Family Day Care is a bilingual childcare program, German and English, located in the heart of Noe Valley in San Francisco. We provide loving and professional care for children between the ages of 15 to 48 months. Our bilingual program offers a play- and music-based nurturing...

Aigerim S. says "Our son went to Sandmann for about 2 years and absolutely loved it! Great teachers, very attentive and caring. In 2 years there were no accidents. During...

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Gwiggles Preschool Llc

701 China Basin St. San Francisco, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Hello! Gwiggles currently has availability for children ages 1.5 - 5.5 years old. We have a location for children under 3.5 years old, and a separate location for children over 3.5 years. Our hours and rates are as follows: 3.5 and older Full time (Mon - Fri) 8:30am to 5:30pm $675 a week 3.5 and under Full time (Mon -...

Kristin K. says "My son has been attending Gwiggles Preschool since November 2018 and he loves it there!! We have been VERY impressed with the teachers Tessa and Tina....

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Shayna's Family Daycare

1745 Clement Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

I am a mother of two amazing children as well as a childcare owner. I have taken care of children since I was 11 years old. I have 26+ years experience, I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have owned a childcare for 4 years as well as a postpartum doula, infant breastfeeding specialist and sleep trainer. We are a very...

Shoshana Z. says "My daughter attended Citikids for 3 years and our family loved it! The owner, Shayna, is very responsible, caring and wonderful with children. My...

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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
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 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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FAQs for finding daycares near you in San Francisco, CA

Daycare centers near you in San Francisco, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in San Francisco, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in San Francisco, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in San Francisco, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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