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Sunshine Preschool Center
5.0
They are very flexible, and the teacher is really great with my daughter and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter with where she is at.
- Jean Y.
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.
Kids by the Bay
5.0
im like work,I very interesting im speak spanish
- Rosa P.
Drop-in child care in San Francisco, CA
5.0
(4)
Sunshine Preschool Center provides a safe, nurturing, child-centered environment. Our goal is to provide your children with a place where they can socialize, learn, and grow. Additionally, we aim to help the children develop high self-esteem and leave them with a true sense of themselves. You can...
5.0
"They are very flexible, and the teacher is really great with my daughter, and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter with where she is at!"
Jean Y.
Lola's Child Care and Preschool
23 Rivas Avenue, San Francisco, CA
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's school has been so wonderful for our little -now two year old...play focused days, with healthy and natural homemade meals, cozy, clean environment with outside time focus as well as lots of great learning. Lola is super caring, safe and thoughtful - just...
Allison S.
Mandarin immersion project-based curriculum preschool in Potrero Hill. We offer full-time and part-time options and meals are included. Potty training is not required. We have a large on-site outdoor play space.
Gwiggles Preschool Llc
701 China Basin St., San Francisco, CA
Hello! Gwiggles currently has availability for children ages 3 - 5.5 years old.
Our hours and rates are as follows:
Full time (Mon - Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm) $650 a week
Pick up and drop off times are flexible.
Temporary and Drop in care is available on a limited basis.
Families who enroll...
Sweet Arts LLC
1643 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA
We are an art studio for kids! Stay for as little as a 30-minute session, or join us for seasonal art camp, or a Saturday Date Night. Book us for a Sunday party!
Tuesday & Thursday: Story & Art Time for age 3 and under (45 minutes) - 10:30 am / 2:30 pm $30
Mon-Fri: After School Art Program...
Wild Roots Community
368 Park St., San Francisco, CA
Hi SF families with young children!
We have been serving San Francisco families for five years now!
This Fall we are transitioning from offering an all outdoor preschool program to hybrid indoor/outdoor infant and toddler (up to 3 years old) program in both Holly Park and our licensed for child...
Blueside Preschool
1019 ASHBURY STREET APT. 1, San Francisco, CA
Blueside Preschool is a Spanish Immersion program that offers early learning services to toddlers and preschool-age children. Curriculum adapts accordingly to children's needs, interests and learning styles. Daily activities include singing, movement, storytelling and group instruction. Outdoor...
Claudette M. Garma
1961 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA
My name is Claudette and I have been licensed to provide day care from my home since 1995. Before that, I was a partner in a larger day care facility from 1990-1995.
I can provide references for interested parents, prior to a fun onsite interview at my home. I have a cozy little daycare where I...
Magic Kingdom Of Learning
701 27th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Magic Kingdom of Learning is now ENROLLING infants and toddlers.
Please come and join us for Pre-K and K programs.
September Discounts Available due to a lot of kids graduating, so come and enroll with us and claim a discount!
Our daycare offers:
- Big and clean / disinfected and the...
Modern Education Family Childcare - Yerba Buena
821 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
Our brand new facility is conveniently located. We are on the ground floor of a gated community. So you can get in, drop off their children and go to work fast. If you drive, there is a 5-minute parking right in front of the main entrance. You don't have to circle around and seek parking.
Your...
Everbloom
555 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA
Now Enrolling ages: 2-6
Summer Camp and Tutoring Program for ages: 6-8
Hours of operation 8:00AM - 5:30 PM (extended hours upon request)
Hourly drop ins are available
Monthly Date Night
Mission:
90% of the brain is developed by the age of 5.
The experiences your child has within these...
Cielito Lindo Spanish Learning
31 Ruth St, San Francisco, CA
Hola, Bienvenidos a Cielito Lindo Spanish Learning.
We have 10 years in experience working with kids.
Cielito Lindo Spanish Learning is a licensed family Daycare.
Development age appropriate curriculums that focuses on reading, singing, play, arts & crafts interactions...include Spanish Immersion...
Creative Bug Preschool
Stern Grove, San Francisco, CA
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...
C5 Children's School
525 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA
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,...
MEANINGFUL BEGINNINGS DEVELOPMENT CTR.
254 Laguna Honda Boulevard, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Starting at $3650/mo
Meaningful Beginnings Daycare Center is a premier childcare provider in San Francisco, offering high-quality early education and care for children aged 0-5 years. Our services include full-time, part-time, and drop-in care, designed to meet the diverse needs of modern families. We are committed to...
World of Learning and Fun
2279 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA
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...
Fantasyland by the park
1623 Irving St, San Francisco, CA
At the Fantasy Land, we believe that child-initiated, child-directed, teacher supported play is the most important component of our program. Play is how children learn. Play encourages children to make their own choices, take risks and think on their own. Play allows the child to grow physically,...
Sunrise Day Care
2158 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA
Our childcare successfully combines day care with state licensed Nursery, Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs. We do our best to provide loving care for children one month old through Kindergarten-age, and even later with after school care. Our well-planned and flexible programs...
Kids by the Bay
90 Seventh St., San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
"im like work,I very interesting im speak spanish"
Rosa P.
Sf Weekend Childcare
1475 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA
Opportunity doesn't stop on the weekend, neither do we. While most other daycares close on the weekend, we stay open . You don't have to stick with an overpriced nanny or a program that simply sits your child in front of a TV or computer screen all day. We are putting our 2 decades of combined...
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FAQs for finding drop-in child care near you in San Francisco, CA
How do I find a drop-in child care center near me in San Francisco, CA?
You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in San Francisco, CA. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.
What should I expect when I drop my child off at a drop-in child care center near me in San Francisco, CA?
When you drop your child off near you in San Francisco, CA, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!
Are there any special considerations I need to be aware of when using drop-in child care near me in San Francisco, CA?
Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in San Francisco, CA you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.
What times are available for drop-in child care in San Francisco, CA?
Drop-in child care hours in San Francisco, CA will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.
Ratings for San Francisco, CA drop-in child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Drop-In Child Care in San Francisco, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.