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Recent nursery preschool 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

Shayna's Family Daycare

5.0

My daughter attended Citikids for 3 years and our family loved it! The owner, Shayna, is very responsible, caring and wonderful with children. My daughter adored her and really enjoyed all the field trips and special days. I feel blessed that we found this daycare. My daughter thrived with all...

- Shoshana Z

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

5.0

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. They are just amazing with the kiddos and our son has grown so much since joining. They helped him to become potty trained, taught him to try...

- Kristin K

Little Star Daycare

5.0

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 much and he was well cared for. Unfortunately we had to move out of state, and 4 months later my 2 year old still says daily that he misses Boris...

- Nicole T

Little Sprouts Family Child Care

5.0

Sharon has provided our daughter (now 2 years old) with the best level of care that any parent can hope for - we could not be any happier! We have the comfort of knowing she is enrolled in a safe and flourishing environment, and have witnessed so much growth in our daughter these last 7 months. We...

- Sylvia H

Nursery preschools 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...

Recent reviews:

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


Shayna's Family Daycare

Shayna's Family Daycare

1745 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2800/mo

5.0

(1)

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...

Recent review:

5.0
My daughter attended Citikids for 3 years and our family loved it! The owner, Shayna, is very responsible, caring and wonderful with children. My daughter adored her and really enjoyed all the field trips and special days. I feel blessed that we found this...

Shoshana Z


Gwiggles Preschool Llc

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

701 China Basin St., San Francisco, CA

Starting at $650/wk

5.0

(5)

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
An incredible daycare! Tessa and Michael create the most wonderful environment for the kids, they ensure each of their personal needs are taken into account but also bring the kids together - its like a family! We have been bringing our daughter there for ~6...

Aodhan F


Little Star Daycare

Little Star Daycare

222 Athens St., San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $415/wk

5.0

(3)

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My 10 month old daughter is here with Mrs. Maritza and LOVES it. As a mother it is such a piece of mind knowing my daughter is safe and comfortable while I am away at work. Since the moment we toured we fell in love with the place and the care provided. Natalia has...

Jazmin M


Little Sprouts Family Child Care

150 Berry ST, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2300/mo

5.0

(2)

Hi parents, Little Sprouts is a licensed bilingual family daycare in Mission Bay neighborhood. We care for ages 3 months to 4 years old children. Little Sprouts Daycare offers a loving, nurturing, clean, and safe environment for your growing little ones. The happiness, growth, and development of our...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My daughter has been coming to Little Sprouts since she was 3 months old. She has been happily flourishing under Little Sprouts' care. Sharon and team are professional and genuinely loving towards the children they care for. They are thoughtful in working with my...

Nancy 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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My daughter recently started at Rutty's Little Explorers, and I have been very impressed with the care Ruth has provided. She always has fun activities planned and my daughter gives her a big smile when I drop her off. You can tell Ruth has a genuine love and...

Taylor P


My Happy Place

My Happy Place

928 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $580/wk

5.0

(4)

Recent reviews:

5.0
We feel so fortunate to have found Eugenia's daycare. She has been so wonderful with our daughter who started there when she was 5 months old and is now 2 years old. Eugenia treats her as her own child and shows her so much love. Our daughter is always excited when...

Brie


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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My daughter started at happy child family day care at 3.5 months. What I loved about her daycare vs others we viewed was that the facility was clean and uncluttered. It was a calming place for my daughter to grow. Gloria and her mom are incredibly caring and...

Corinne W


Sandmann Family Day Care

Sandmann Family Day Care

4023 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $12/hr

5.0

(6)

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-...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We can't say enough great things about Sandmann, we truly believe it is the best daycare in SF! The owners and caretakers create such a warm and loving environment. The days are filled with lots of fun and creative activities: music, arts & crafts, trips to the...

Salome H


Small World Child Care

Small World Child Care

2223 39th Ave., San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $358/wk

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,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
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 keeps us informed, keeps a daily log of my son's feedings & diapers and when think he'll be able to "grow" into...

Jennie


Little Prodigy Daycare

Little Prodigy Daycare

455 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2100/mo

Little Prodigy Daycare started April 2014. I have previously worked at a home-based daycare and loved the experience. When I had my first daughter, I realized I wanted to stay home and be with her, so opening a daycare came to mind and that is how we started. I started studying early childhood...

Carrusel Kidscare Preschool & Daycare

Carrusel Kidscare Preschool & Daycare

120 Justin Dr, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $600/wk

At Carrusel, you will find a wonderfully warm and amazing space for your kiddo! Our main goal has always been to provide a loving, safe and educational environment for each one of our children and their families. Furthermore, within Carrusel you will also find a strong community full of love and...

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...

Building Blocks Daycare

Building Blocks Daycare

2233 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $2400/mo

We are located Russian Hill and offer a safe, secure and clean environment that is warm and inviting to children between the ages of 0 to 4. We provide carefully planned activities throughout the day where play and learning are the most important ingredients. We focus on social relationships,...

Ircebabies World

Ircebabies World

500 Cayuga Ave., San Francisco, CA

Starting at $475/wk

Ircebabies World is a nurturing, clean, safe and secure program located in a quiet neighborhood called Mission Terrace. We created a supportive environment in which every child can be assisted to meet their developmental milestones. Our curriculum includes developmental, art and played based...

Nanny Noelle & Co

Nanny Noelle & Co

2422 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $371/wk

Nanny Noelle & Co. is a Nanny Referral Service that assists families find their perfect nanny by taking an individualized approach through a more personalized and thorough vetting process in order to ensure smooth transitions for both families and their new nanny. Nanny Noelle has been working with...

Little Dreamers Daycare

Little Dreamers Daycare

29 Pinto Ave, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $1800/mo

Little Dreamers Daycare now is opening for enrollment from age 12 months to 5 years. We are a bilingual program which focus on Mandarin and English learning. We have enriched experiences working with young children. Since we are a new daycare, we have a good promotion to you! If you are interested...

Happy Panda Day Care

Happy Panda Day Care

212 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $1800/mo

Hi Parents, Happy Panda Day Care is a small licensed family child care located at San Francisco Parkside district. Our location is easy access to free way and public transportation. With years experience in early childhood field, we are proud to provide high quality of child care to our community...

Magicland Family Daycare

Magicland Family Daycare

37 Crestmont Drive, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $500/wk

Early childhood is a time of remarkable brain development. The education that children receive during these years creates the foundation for their future growth, development and learning potential. At the MagicLand Family Daycare, we are dedicated to cultivating creative, compassionate and...

Bright Star Family Child Care

Bright Star Family Child Care

71 Canyon Dr, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $100/day

Bright Star Family Childcare is a fully licensed, CPR, Health and Safety EMSA certified daycare located in the Southern Hills neighborhood. We offer activities focus on developing children's physical, social/emotional and intellectual wellbeing. Low ratio small group setting, able to meet every...

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Ratings for San Francisco, CA nursery preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Nursery Preschools in San Francisco, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed nursery preschools.