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The Learning Tree Daycare

5.0

Jessica is a very talented, patient and kind caregiver. She has been the full time nanny to my daughter (and another little girl) since age 3 months. My husband and I have total trust in Jessica's ability to care for our daughter. She is responsive, flexible, and easy to work with. I highly...

- Julie K

Marie's Angels Daycare

5.0

I have two children at Rose's daycare and they both love it there! My eldest was one of the first to join 3 years ago. There was no doubt in my mind when my second son was born that he would also be under her care. She is passionate about teaching and is evident as the kids continue to sing, dance,...

- Clarisse C

Happy Child Family Daycare

5.0

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. Very happy having our 19 month old here.

- Benjamin M

Lola's Child Care and Preschool

5.0

Lola had been helping our family for over a year before she started her own daycare. She had been picking up our kids (11 and 8 years old) from school, driving them around to various activities and spending time with them 2-3 times a week. They went to parks and museums on occasion, but our normal...

- Maria P

HOME Montessori School

5.0

I found Home Montessori to be an excellent introduction to a "school" environment. Leah takes children younger than most Montessori schools, and was helpful in the potty training period. My child thrived in the environment Leah created. There is a varied curriculum each month, gently introduced....

- Debra N

Drop-in child care in Pacifica, CA

Big Bird Preschool

Big Bird Preschool

347 Manor Drive, Pacifica, CA

Starting at $1670/mo

We are a Reggio Emilia based program located in Pacifica, CA along the beach with close proximity to San Francisco. We offer care to children ages 18 months- 5 years. Our facility is open 8:15am-5:15pm Monday- Friday.

The Learning Tree Daycare

The Learning Tree Daycare

318 Magnolia Ave., South San Francisco, CA

Starting at $350/wk

5.0

(2)

We are an intimate close knit family daycare locate in the heart of South San Francisco. We offer curriculum and preparation for pre-school and kindergarten. Part of their curriculum will include Spanish Immersion Circle time, which will include topics and activities that will teach them skills that...
5.0
"Jessica has been with our LO since 4 months of age and has helped her blossom Into a confident, fun loving and cheerful toddler. She is a wonderful nanny and has taken care of our LO like her own the last year. She is very patient with kids and has been in a nanny...

Supriya S


Marie's Angels Daycare

Marie's Angels Daycare

61 Crestwood Dr 22, Daly City, CA

Starting at $330/wk

5.0

(7)

Marie's Angels Daycare is a licensed Montessori child daycare with a maximum capacity of 8 children. Our ratio is one teacher to 6 children. The owner-teacher is a CPR certified, has a Montessori teaching and babysitting experience for almost 6 years. She has a Montessori credential of Infant and...
5.0
"My daughter loves this place! Rose is awesome & excellent teacher... I am so comfortable leaving my 2 daughter's in her care!"

Michelle G


Happy Child Family Daycare

Happy Child Family Daycare

730 Paris Street, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $400/wk

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...
5.0
"My little girl was 18 months old when she started going to Happy Child Family Daycare. I was of course very nervous and skeptical because this was my first child and the facility was brand new. My daughter was the first child to enroll. It was hard going to work...

Jossette


Lola's Child Care and Preschool

Lola's Child Care and Preschool

23 Rivas Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $1800/mo

5.0

(2)

We believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by following their own unique style of discovery. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel supported as they engage with new ideas and...
5.0
"Lola had been helping our family for over a year before she started her own daycare. She had been picking up our kids (11 and 8 years old) from school, driving them around to various activities and spending time with them 2-3 times a week. They went to parks and...

Maria P


HOME Montessori School

533 Roliins Rd, Burlingame, CA

Costimate: $329/wk

5.0

(1)

We offer childcare for families looking to provide their child with a loving and safe environment that's just like home. At HOME Montessori School, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that prepare them for a successful and happy future. We offer an...
5.0
"I found Home Montessori to be an excellent introduction to a "school" environment. Leah takes children younger than most Montessori schools, and was helpful in the potty training period. My child thrived in the environment Leah created. There is a varied curriculum...

Debra N


Starbright Daycare (German-English Bilingual)

Starbright Daycare (German-English Bilingual)

340 Marcella Way, Millbrae, CA

Starting at $900/mo

5.0

(1)

StarBright Daycare is an English/German bilingual playbased daycare in Millbrae, right behind Spring Valley Elementary! Children from 1.5 to 5 years old come and learn valuable lessons focusing on social skills, basic academic skills (numbers/letters), and experiencing learning through action. We...
5.0
"Love Starbright Daycare. My daughter was so excited to go everyday. She loved the classroom, the outdoor space, activities, and talked about the dog everyday (she wants one now). Silke is so caring and treats you like family. Could not have asked for a better...

Jamie E


Reina's Home Daycare

Reina's Home Daycare

501 ELM CT., South San Francisco, CA

Starting at $12/hr

4.4

(7)

About my Home Daycare My name is Reina and I got daycare license for caring children in my home and I only speak Spanish but I will get help with the interviews My vision is to provide quality time in a clean, safe and reliable environment for families who need care outside the home. I am a...
5.0
"Reina took care of my 3 month old son for two weeks and I couldn't be more appreciative. She was super attentive and sent me detailed reports every day re: sleep, eating and diaper changes. I was worried about having someone care for him as he was a little colicky...

Susan V


Cativar Daycare

Cativar Daycare

480 San Anselmo Av South, San Bruno, CA

Starting at $500/wk

Lic#414005042 We are a licensed in-home daycare serving parents with children 6 weeks to 5 years old. We offer: Full-time, part-time and drop-in Homemade food prepared with fresh and local ingredients (vegan option available for each meal) A warm safe and home-like environment with...

Shining Stars Academy

Shining Stars Academy

2935 24th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $1950/mo

Shining Stars Academy welcomes children of all backgrounds, ages 12 months-5 years old. We are a large Family Child Care with a fully equipped, safe playground for outdoors. Our preschool is located in Sunset, San Francisco in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood with free parking always available...

JamaJaz Family Day Care

San Pablo Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $475/wk

Mission Our ultimate goal is to create a loving atmosphere and stimulating environment for your child. We welcome your constructive criticism and suggestions on how we may better serve you and your child. Staff Our staff is highly experienced, CPR trained, and efficient. Our staff will ensure...

Little Dreamers Child Care

Little Dreamers Child Care

473 Alta Vista Drive, South San Francisco, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

Full-time or part-time child care schedules available. Schedule is key! I have a full day of fun and play planned everyday to keep the children busy and keep their minds thinking. We have plenty of outside time in my large and safe backyard. No pets. Little Dreamers Child Care envisions a world...

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...

Rising Star Family Childcare

Rising Star Family Childcare

33 Seneca Ave, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $400/wk

We are a licensed bilingual family childcare. We speak Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin) and English who can help your children expand their language ability and cultural diversity and support bilingual learning. Our curriculum is play-based, and we offer children many kinds of learning...

Creative Bug Preschool

Creative Bug Preschool

Stern Grove, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $60/day

Creative Bug Preschool is a private forest school for children between the ages of two and six, focused on providing exceptional individualized care for each participant. Creative Bug emphasizes the importance of learning through exploration and expression, which is achieved through a variety of...

Tiny World Infant Child-care

1762 SEQUOIA AVE, Burlingame, CA

Costimate: $329/wk

Welcome to Tiny World Infant Day-Care Open Enrollments ! Group ages: Infants-6 weeks - 14 months Toddlers - 15 months - 3 years old. Available Hours; 8:00 am - 6pm ( Monday through Friday) Why choose Tiny World? Tiny World offers: Nutritions meals; music class; reading circles; nap...

Zulia's Daycare

Zulia's Daycare

2635 San Jos Ave., San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $400/wk

--Loving and learning enviroment --meals provided --kindergarten readiness

California Montessori School

California Montessori School

480 San Anselmo Ave N, San Bruno, CA

Starting at $850/mo

California Montessori School has been serving the community for 40 years. One of the most affordable daycares in the Bay Area.

The Children's Cottage

The Children's Cottage

710 Del Monte Ave, South San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $338/wk

My program provide from birth to 5 years old. I believe my job as a family child care provider is to support the role of families in children's lives. I strive to enhance the physical, cognitive and emotional growth of each and every child in my care through a wide variety of activities. The...

Christina's Learn And Play Daycare

Christina's Learn And Play Daycare

459 Holly Ave, South San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $227/wk

Christina's Learn and Play Daycare is a licensed family home daycare. Offering a year round, full day program. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7am - 6pm. Christina's Learn and Play Daycare provides breakfast, lunch, a morning snack, and an afternoon snack. Christina's Learn and Play...

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