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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
Little Bananas Daycare
5.0
Genesis, Eric, and Gelica are a dream team! We have been with them for almost a year and they have become like family to us. Their deep love for the children shows in everything they do, from the circle-time adventures, to the home-cooked meals and snacks. I had a bad experience at a previous day...
- Moira
All Smiles Family Childcare
5.0
After touring All Smiles - our family was impressed with the curriculum and loving environment that Julianne has created.
We enrolled our daughter Alex and she has grown leaps and bounds from the home cooked meals, exposure to play, light learning, crafts, music and singing.
Julianne has a...
- Thomas
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
Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco
5.0
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 early preschool action with a small...
- James C.
Daycares in San Francisco, CA
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
Little Bananas Daycare
2511 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
We are Little Bananas Daycare located in the Outer Sunset Area, just 3 blocks away from the Zoo. We offer childcare and development for your child. We emphasize the importance of play and independence.
Our philosophy takes ideas from R.I.E. from Magna Gerber, Regio Emilia, and teacher based...
5.0
"Genesis, Eric, and Gelica are a dream team! We have been with them for almost a year and they have become like family to us. Their deep love for the children shows in everything they do, from the circle-time adventures, to the home-cooked meals and snacks. I had a...
Moira
All Smiles Family Childcare
410 Serrano Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(6)
IMMEDIATE 5DAY OPEN SPOT FOR CHILD 18 MONTHS AND OLDER!
BOOK YOUR TOUR NOW!
WE ARE A LICENSED, IN-HOME DAYCARE
INFANT and TODDLER availability!
NEW SATURDAY PROGRAM 9AM-3PM ($140/Saturday)
BASIC INFORMATION:
Open: Monday-Saturday
Philosophy: Play-Based with Curriculum
Ages: 12...
5.0
"After touring All Smiles - our family was impressed with the curriculum and loving environment that Julianne has created.
We enrolled our daughter Alex and she has grown leaps and bounds from the home cooked meals, exposure to play, light learning, crafts, music...
Thomas
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
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.
Fcc1 (family Childcare)
570 Beale Street 121, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
I'm a licensed child care provider and will look after your kids with caution and care.
I know how scary it can be to place your child in the care of a stranger, that is why I make it a priority to provide a safe and educational environment for all children. Parents are comfortable leaving their...
5.0
"Our family home care is models in the field of early learning and development
Serve a diverse population of children and families. We are located in the heart of San Francisco ( south beach) provid export care and nurturing,continually improve our program through...
Lolya E.
EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area
640 Davis St Unit 26, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
French Education in the Bay Area (EFBA) is now accepting enrollment for its after-school classes for the 2017-2018 year!
EFBA is a WASC accredited part time school that o ers French classes to French-native (francophone) and non-native (Anglophone) speakers. The classes are geared towards children...
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.
Gwiggles Preschool Llc
701 China Basin St., San Francisco, CA
5.0
(5)
Hello! Gwiggles currently has availability for children ages 1.5 - 5.5 years old. We have a location for children under 3.5 years old, and a separate location for children over 3.5 years.
Our hours and rates are as follows:
3.5 and older Full time (Mon - Fri) 8:30am to 5:30pm $675 a week
3.5 and...
5.0
"Being first-time parents while living in San Francisco is tough. The cost-of-living is high, and with one-person taking anywhere from 6-weeks to 6-months off from work can be financially challenging. Trying to find good-child care is equally as challenging....
Frances W.
My Happy Place
928 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(4)
5.0
"We were extremely fortunate to have had MHP's owner (Eugenia) care for our oldest child (now 4.5 years old) for two years as part of a nanny share agreement prior to her opening her wonderful in-home daycare. Eugenia is incredibly caring, capable, flexible,...
Andy P
4.8
(6)
Little Angels Nursery school is a small community based school that partners with parents to provide the best loving caring and nurturing environment for the children. We offer a play based, Reggio Emilia curriculum that is inspired by the children's interest. We also focus on outdoor play, music,...
5.0
"We have had a great experience with our first and now our second is also enrolled. Little Angels has been a very positive experience for our family."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Full-time Day Care center operating since August 2000 and serves San Francisco and Bay Area families.
5.0
"I love them! We've been with them a little over a year now , since my son was two. Love the team and how strict and clean things are. They are very on top of things. I love all of the programs and crafts they offer. I think they are really awesome and just love...
Elisa F.
Ellie's Family Daycare
1719 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(6)
Ellie's Family Daycare is a new educational and care taking facility in the sunset with a professional director with 25 years experience with children. At this facility, we provide a clean and safe environment, creative activities and educational games, and healthy, organic food.
We accept kids...
5.0
"Ellie's Family Daycare has been a wonderful place for our son! We first brought him there when he was 11 months old and are sadly leaving two years later to attend a big school. Elham Azar is warm and loving, thoughtful, responsible, accommodating, observant and...
Matt R
Elsy's Daycare
6518 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
Elsy s Day care is a small bilingual (Spanish and English) licensed family based childcare serving the San Francisco area.
Currently I have space for kids from five months old to five years old.
My hours of operation are 7:00 am to 6:00pm.
I provide daily activities that teaches color, shapes,...
5.0
"Ms. Elsy day care is more then just a day care, she provides in home activities which includes learning there ABC's,123 and they're colors, having my son in her day care has been the best decision i made for my son. She's preparing him for Kindergarten... His been...
Vanesa R.
Angelina's Preschool
1851 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
Angelina's Schools have 2 schools in 2 locations, a family day care in the Richmond district specialized in a nurturing art based program for toddlers and a few infants.
Angelina's preschool is located in the sunset district with 18 children . We emphasize pre academic lessons through an art based...
5.0
"Angelina's Preschool provides a very loving and nurturing environment. I have 3 children; my sons have since graduated and are attending an amazing private school in San Francisco and my daughter is in her 2nd year at Angelina's Preschool. The curriculum...
David A
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
"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
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
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 De Montfort
301 De Montfort Avenue, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Welcome to Stratford School San Francisco De Montfort Campus
2024 Niche Best Schools
Stratford Private Elementary School on De Montfort Avenue in the Ingleside District of San Francisco, is committed to providing quality education and care to children in Ingleside, Stonestown, Sunnyside, Sunset,...
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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 136 reviews of the 342 listed daycares.