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Building Kidz of San Francisco on 20th Ave
5.0
New school, convenient location and kind staff.
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Gwiggles Preschool LLC
5.0
Extremely thoughtful teachers, active learning environment. Everyone is so deeply connected to my child's success and current social and academic progress. My child has been here for almost 3 years and it has become a second home.
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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.
Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare
5.0
Munchkinland Family Daycare and Learning Center was a cherished place for our son from 18 months to 5 years. It’s an extraordinary environment that blends attentive care, education, and warmth in the most wonderful way. From the very beginning, we were completely reassured that our son was not only...
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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.
Preschools in San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
Building Kidz on 20th Ave is proud to provide our community high-quality toddler and preschool care. Our mission is to deliver a world class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the performing arts, and demonstrate accelerated development of their character,...
5.0
"New school, convenient location and kind staff."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Gwiggles is an early childhood education program that offers Preschool services for up to 12 children at a time. We have a teacher to child ratio of 1:4 and we accept children ages 3-6 years old.
Our mission is to create a place where all children feel safe and loved and where they are able to...
5.0
"Extremely thoughtful teachers, active learning environment. Everyone is so deeply connected to my child's success and current social and academic progress. My child has been here for almost 3 years and it has become a second home."
Care member
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.
Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare
4710 Cabrillo St., San Francisco, CA
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
"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...
Sophie S.
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 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.
Little Dinos Family Childcare
600 Niagara Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
My name is Nguyet Torres. I am an Associate Teacher in Early Childhood Education. We are a small family owned and operated daycare.
A flexible schedule and convenience location.
A clean and safe environment.
We provide balanced, healthy meals.
Opening from birth to 4 years old.
Nurturing...
5.0
"We would highly recommend Little Dinos! Our almost 2yo daughter has been enrolled for about six months. At first we were a bit apprehensive about daycare (pandemic, first time parents, etc.) but Nguyet was so professional, careful, and warm. Nguyet takes the COVID...
Suki C
Señorita's Preschool
SoMa Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA
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
Cosmos Montessori
22 Ford St, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
We are a very small Montessori school in San Francisco that serves children between 12 months to 3 years old. We help children to learn how to become independent, inquisitive, confident, self-motivated, and peaceful human beings in the world. We believe that our responsibility is to cultivate an...
5.0
"Our son has been with Miho from 1-3 yo. At the start, we were hesitant about being apart from him for the first time, but felt the opportunity for his development and socialization with other kids would be invaluable. After 2 years, the environment that Miho...
Keith T.
La French Teach
Mississippi Street, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
La French Teach provides a safe and personalized learning environment in small groups. It encourages social interaction to promote independence, social skills, and foster self-confidence. Your little one will learn through diverse engaging activities such as art, yoga, music, cooking and more. The...
5.0
"My child has greatly benefitted from Anne-Laure and La French Teach. It's a place she loves to go and has learned many skills in the year she has attended. We couldn't be happier with her care."
Brigitte C
A Star Bridge Mandarin Immersion Preschool and Child Care
Dewey Blvd., San Francisco, CA
5.0
(5)
We offer Mandarin Immersion to children, ages 3 months to 5 years old. We accept Early Learning Scholarship (ELS) vouchers.
5.0
"My son has been going to this program since he was 20 months. He's now almost 3 years old. We had a positive experience overall at this school, primarily because of the head teacher Ms. W. Ms. W has taught Mandarin immersion at public schools and her Mandarin...
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Silvia's Family Daycare
646 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
Greetings,
Are you looking for quality Day Care for your toddler?
At Silvia's Family Day Care, we currently have a couple of openings available for toddlers/ preschool age (2-4 yrs. old).
We are conveniently located at Lombard and Powell st.
Our Day Care is a safe, fun and educational place!...
5.0
"Silvia and her staff are wonderful, caring people who take excellent care of the children, as if they are their own. The kids are kept occupied with art projects, cooking, plenty of play time, and I love that they are exposed to the Spanish language throughout the...
Michelle R.
Kemel's Little Stars
771 26 Avenue, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
Home/based bilingual preschool working with children from 18 months to 6 years old.Children enjoying music and dance programs as well the educational program.Kemel's little stars operate from 1995 year and have a good experience working with children .
5.0
"Very professional care and high level of early educational programs, music and dance classes that all help to Kemel's little stars stay in business more then 20 years!"
Larisa K.
Kids Kollege Preschool & Child Care Center
3939 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA
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
Little Wonders Montessori
1663 32 Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
Little Wonders Montessori is a Preschool in San Francisco that provides a loving environment and educational guidance to children ages 18 months to 5 years. The school offers a fun, learning atmosphere using the Montessori method of education which provides for the development of a child's physical,...
5.0
"Little Wonders Montessori is an incredible school run by affectionate individuals who deeply care for the kids in their program. They provide unparalleled early childhood education that will set your kid up for a lifetime of independently motivated love of school...
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Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co.
62 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(8)
The Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate offers programs to children, from toddler through elementary school age, designed to nurture the physical, social, cognitive and emotional progress of each student. The school utilizes the Montessori style of education that develops discipline, personal...
5.0
"The Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate is a great little preschool. During Coronavirus, Tara managed to keep the school very clean and updated. The children were very happy to return to school.
My child says "my school is my favorite place"
Well managed,...
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ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY, LLC (PS)
300 STONECREST DRIVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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...
Hearts & Minds is a preschool program that nurtures young children as they become confident explorers of the world around them. We are a play-based program that offers an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum in an environment where your child will flourish and thrive.
Children are...
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.
ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY, LLC
175 Junipero Serra Blvd, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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...
Building Kidz of San Francisco in Pacific Heights
2426 California Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing San Francisco preschool and childcare services. We are located in Pacific Heights at 2426 California Street. Our mission is to deliver a world-class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Francisco, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in San Francisco, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Francisco, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in San Francisco, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in San Francisco, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Francisco, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in San Francisco, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in San Francisco, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in San Francisco, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in San Francisco, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for San Francisco, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Preschools in San Francisco, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 267 listed preschools.