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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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Shayna's Family Daycare
5.0
We have had 2 boys at Shayna's for the past 2.5 years and have had a great experience. Shayna and Loren take wonderful care of the children and have helped with every developmental milestone. They are big on teaching practical skills (ie manners, street smarts, how to use silverware and open...
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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
Little Dinos Family Childcare
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 precautions very seriously. The...
- Suki C
Daycares in San Francisco, CA
5.0
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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
(1)
Shayna and Loren, both natives of San Francisco's Richmond District, bring a wealth of experience to their child care practice. Shayna has dedicated over 25 years to caring for children and infants, while Loren has contributed more than 15 years to the field. They have nannied, operated a daycare,...
5.0
"We have had 2 boys at Shayna's for the past 2.5 years and have had a great experience. Shayna and Loren take wonderful care of the children and have helped with every developmental milestone. They are big on teaching practical skills (ie manners, street smarts, how...
Care member
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...
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.
iBlossom Daycare
1126 Munich Street, San Francisco, CA
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.
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...
Amanda R
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
SeĂąorita'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 SeĂąorita's Preschool (shoutouts to Ms. G and Ms. Maya!). My son, who is a little over two), recently participated in an evening session at SeĂąorita's (Date/Self-Care Night for the parents) with three other children. If he...
Emily K
Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco
1659 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA
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,...
5.0
"Candace and Brandon are absolutely the best! They cared for both of my children from 4 months. Everyone comments how smart and well-behaved my children are, and I just point to Candace and Brandon, because they had everything to do with that. My daughter tells me...
Leslie R.
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.
My Happy Place
928 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(4)
5.0
"Eugenia was our amazing nanny who cared for my son. Eugenia attended to him with limitless patience, love, and energy. She truly loved my son, she still loves him! We moved to another state, but she still sends him messages and asks about him often! She seems to...
Kristhina O.
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
"I feel really fortunate to have found this gem of a school for my now 2.5 yr old son. They take daily walking trips to libraries or parks for music and story time. They bring in music and art teachers. Their meals and snacks are nutritious and mostly...
Care member
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...
5.0
"Kemel's Little Star's is without question the best daycare in San Francisco. My daughter has been going there for more than 3 years. The center is clean and spacious. All staff members are very pleasant and experienced. There is an education program similar to...
Vladimir
Dolphin Stars Childcare is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in Infant Care, Toddler care, and Preschool programs, providing a nurturing environment where children thrive. As a premier Mandarine Immersion Play Based school in San...
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...
Stratford School San Francisco Parkside
2425 19th Ave, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Stratford School Private Preschool in the Parkside District of San Francisco is committed to providing quality education and care to children in the Inner Parkside, Sunset District, Parkside and Saint Francis Wood.
Nestled in the Parkside District, this neighborhood campus offers preschool and...
ALPHA KIDS ACADEMY, LLC (PS)
300 STONECREST DRIVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Welcoming children ages 2 to 6 years old, at Alpha Kids Academy, your childâs 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 childâs...
Building Kidz of San Francisco in Pacific Heights - Limited Spots!
2426 California Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
đ **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** đWe invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, weâre dedicated to fostering creativity and...
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...
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 at Sunset
2540 Taraval Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Our preschool curriculum allows our children to thrive and introduces language, math, science, and social skills in a way that encourages learning at every child's own pace. Our proprietary performing art curriculum integrates music, dance and theater into our age appropriate development standards...
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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 childâs 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 38 reviews of the 349 listed daycares.