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Daycares 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,...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, Outdoor/nature
School type:
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
"New school, convenient location and kind staff."
Care member
5.0
(3)
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...
Philosophy: Reggio emilia, Special needs, Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Preschool
"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...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
"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.
Happy Child Family Daycare
730 Paris Street, San Francisco, CA
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...
"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.
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
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...
"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
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: Cooperative, Outdoor/nature, Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Preschool
"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
(4)
Honey Bee Montessori is a licensed home based Montessori childcare in the Sunset. We operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended care in the morning starting at 8 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m.
We provide a Montessori environment, in addition to bilingual lessons (Spanish and/or Cantonese), kids yoga,...
"Candace and Brandon have been such a blessing for our family! They are kind and brilliant, and my kiddo has learned so much spending time with them at Honey Bee. He started with them around 18 months, and I felt so lucky that we could strike a perfect balance of...
James C.
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...
"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.
My Happy Place
928 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(4)
"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 F.
A Star Bridge Mandarin Immersion Preschool and Child Care
Dewey Blvd., San Francisco, CA
State license verified
5.0
(5)
We offer Mandarin Immersion to children, ages 3 months to 5 years old. We accept Early Learning Scholarship (ELS) vouchers.
"We have been extremely impressed with Ms. W and feel fortunate that our son has been in Ms. W's care. Ms. W is a smart, engaged, interactive, and dependable teacher. She has a natural energy that paired well with the kids. What we especially loved was her range of...
Care member
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...
"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
Kemel's Little Stars
771 26 Avenue, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(4)
We are provide high quality child care and music and dance classes. Our teachers and assistants are very well educated and have many years' experience to work with children. All facility is clean and safe. Backyard looking fancy and quiet. The location of our facility is close to Golden Gate park...
"Great daycare. My kids love going there. Clean and spacious. Homemade food."
LP
Little Bee Preschool --- Our Mandarin Chinese nature-based curriculum is a unique blend of Reggio-Emilia and Montessori. Presidio Park is just a few steps away from our school, and we use the natural landscape as our classroom during our daily outings. Other outings include Crissy Field East...
Philosophy: Montessori, International, Academic, Outdoor/nature, Reggio emilia, Developmental (play-based) & more
School type:
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Building Kidz of San Francisco on 20th Ave - OLD DASHBOARD
1214 20th Avenue, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Building Kidz on 20th Ave is proud to provide our community high-quality infant, 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...
Philosophy: Outdoor/nature, Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Just Kids Preschool - Chinese Immersion School
5727 Geary Blvd, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Starting at $2200/mo
Full time tuition per month: $2100
Part-time (3 days a week): $1650
Part-time (2 days a week): $1200
Just Kids Preschool is a new CHINESE IMMERSION PRESCHOOL in CENTRAL RICHMOND DISTRICT. Our philosophy is a blend of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and HighScope. We are a small family owned...
Philosophy: Day Care, Montessori, Developmental (play-based), Reggio emilia
School type:
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER
650 ANDOVER STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Preschool and Daycare center located in Bernal Heights San Francisco. Our preschool has an outdoor space and lots of available parks around. Our classroom has lots of natural light and a safe space for our kids to play. Our goal is for our children to feel safe, develop a love for learning, and...
Building Kidz of San Francisco on 20th Ave- DUPLICATE
1214 20th Avenue, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Starting at $2500/mo
Building Kidz on 20th Ave is proud to provide our community high-quality infant, 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...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Academic, Outdoor/nature
School type:
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
WE HAVE 1 spot available for a child 2-4 years old.
WE HAVE a waiting list for infants (0-2 years old). You are welcome to join our waiting list!
Plenty of parking!
⭐️LICENSE NUMBER:
384004696
⭐️ San Francisco Sunset District
⭐️Safe sunny backyard
⭐️Open Full Year M-F 8:00...
Philosophy: International, Academic, Developmental (play-based)
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: Reggio emilia, Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:
Preschool
Child care
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Recent daycare reviews in San Francisco, CA
Building Kidz of San Francisco on 20th Ave
5.0
New school, convenient location and kind staff.
- Care member
Gwiggles Preschool LLC
5.0
Our daughter attended Gwiggles from 21 months old until she was 4.5 and went off to TK. I am so grateful that we found Gwiggles. Despite starting in mid-2021, still in the midst of a global pandemic, Gwiggles became a second family. It was clear that the teachers genuinely loved our daughter and...
- Care member
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.
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.
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
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in San Francisco, CA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in San Francisco, CA?
Daycare centers near you in San Francisco, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in San Francisco, CA?
Daycares near you in San Francisco, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in San Francisco, CA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in San Francisco, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in San Francisco, CA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in San Francisco, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.
Ratings for San Francisco, CA daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Daycares in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 511 listed daycares.