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Child care centers 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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
"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.
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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, Outdoor/nature, Cooperative
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"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
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,...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature
School type:
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
"New school, convenient location and kind staff."
Care member
5.0
(1)
iBlossom Daycare is a family owned daycare. We provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for children between 3 months and 5 years old.
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Child care
"An exceptionally clean and loving environment. My son absolutely loves going here every day, and I never worry about him. Yasuko, Coco, and Grandma are so loving and caring. Grandma cooks homemade, fresh meals for the kids. I'm so happy we found this place. It...
Amanda R
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.
School type:
Child care
"im like work,I very interesting im speak spanish"
Rosa P.
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...
School type:
Preschool
Child care
"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
Freedom West Computer Learning Center
820 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA
4.0
(1)
School type:
Child care
"Looks like a good place. We like it, but it was far away from our home"
Al D.
Private, non-profit preschool founded to provide young children with a developmental, child-centered preschool experience. We have a robust Discounted Tuition Program; Our goal is to make The Little School accessible to all children and families who are committed to the mission of the School.
The...
School type:
Preschool
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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, Reggio emilia
School type:
Child care
Preschool
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...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based), Reggio emilia
School type:
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Building Kids | Pacific Heights, SF
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...
Building Kidz of San Francisco
143 Clement Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Building Kidz School of San Francisco is located in the wonderful Inner Richmond District of San Francisco. We offer full time care in our open, bright and spacious center. Our low teacher to student ratio of 1:5 allows us to maintain high education and care standards as well as age appropriate and...
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...
Philosophy: Outdoor/nature, International, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Tinycare is a village of urban micro-centers that focus on infant, toddler, and preschool care. Our program offers a Mandarin bilingual curriculum for 18 - 41 month olds. We believe in creating intentional and natural environments that inspire whole-child development. Children participate in two...
Philosophy: Reggio emilia, Day Care, Montessori
School type:
Child care
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...
Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care
1351 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
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...
EduKids - West Seneca
3585 Seneca St, San Francisco, CA
About EduKids:
For those who seek the best high quality early childhood education in Western New York, EduKids offers innovative programs led by a caring, dedicated staff, facilitated by state-of-the-art education centers, which combine to provide your child with a safe and nurturing home away from...
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,...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Cooperative, International, Outdoor/nature, Reggio emilia, Academic & more
School type:
Child care
Preschool
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...
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Recent child care center reviews in San Francisco, CA
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.
Señorita's Preschool
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 could tell you himself, I'm sure...
- Emily K
Building Kidz of San Francisco on 20th Ave
5.0
New school, convenient location and kind staff.
- Care member
iBlossom Daycare
5.0
An exceptionally clean and loving environment. My son absolutely loves going here every day, and I never worry about him. Yasuko, Coco, and Grandma are so loving and caring. Grandma cooks homemade, fresh meals for the kids. I'm so happy we found this place. It truly is a gem!
- Amanda R
Kids by the Bay
5.0
im like work,I very interesting im speak spanish
- Rosa P.
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in San Francisco, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in San Francisco, CA?
Child care centers near you in San Francisco, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in San Francisco, CA?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in San Francisco, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in San Francisco, CA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in San Francisco, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.
Ratings for San Francisco, CA child care centers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Child Care Centers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 218 listed child care centers.