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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in San Francisco, CA

Little Sprouts Family Child Care

5.0

Sharon has provided our daughter (now 2 years old) with the best level of care that any parent can hope for - we could not be any happier! We have the comfort of knowing she is enrolled in a safe and flourishing environment, and have witnessed so much growth in our daughter these last 7 months. We...

- Sylvia H.

Small World Child Care

5.0

My son has been at this center since November 2014. Eileen is super caring, flexible & very experienced with young children. We like the fact that she keeps us informed, keeps a daily log of my son's feedings & diapers and when think he'll be able to "grow" into the program here. When he's older, we...

- Jennie C.

Huellitas Family Child Care

5.0

Veronica is amazing and her location is very convenient! She is so caring and thoughtful with our little one and our family! She provides lunch and we just provide fresh fruit and milk. The kids love it and her daughter regularly helps out after school. She is a fantastic provider, helpful with...

- Sara A

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

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 activities and adventures which was so...

- Sophie S.

Shayna's Family Daycare

5.0

My daughter attended Citikids for 3 years and our family loved it! The owner, Shayna, is very responsible, caring and wonderful with children. My daughter adored her and really enjoyed all the field trips and special days. I feel blessed that we found this daycare. My daughter thrived with all...

- Shoshana Z.

Drop-in daycares in San Francisco, CA

Little Sprouts Family Child Care

Little Sprouts Family Child Care

150 Berry ST, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(2)

Hi parents, Little Sprouts is a licensed bilingual family daycare in Mission Bay neighborhood. We care for ages 3 months to 4 years old children. Little Sprouts Daycare offers a loving, nurturing, clean, and safe environment for your growing little ones. The happiness, growth, and development of our...
5.0
"Sharon has provided our daughter (now 2 years old) with the best level of care that any parent can hope for - we could not be any happier! We have the comfort of knowing she is enrolled in a safe and flourishing environment, and have witnessed so much growth in our...

Sylvia H.


Small World Child Care

Small World Child Care

2223 39th Ave., San Francisco, CA

5.0

(2)

Small World Child Care is a licensed Mandarin Immersion Family Child Care located in Sunset Area! This is a safe, healthy and educational small world! We provide nutritious meals including breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Children communicate in Mandarin daily. They also develop their social,...
5.0
"My son has been at this center since November 2014. Eileen is super caring, flexible & very experienced with young children. We like the fact that she keeps us informed, keeps a daily log of my son's feedings & diapers and when think he'll be able to "grow" into...

Jennie C.


Huellitas Family Child Care

Huellitas Family Child Care

2265 Mission Street APT 1, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(1)

Spanish immersion. Small in-home based daycare in the heart of the Mission District. Age-appropriate learning is supported through free play and exploration. Daily activities include stories, singing, gross and fine motor skills development, And take frequent outings to local parks, library and...
5.0
"Veronica is amazing and her location is very convenient! She is so caring and thoughtful with our little one and our family! She provides lunch and we just provide fresh fruit and milk. The kids love it and her daughter regularly helps out after school. She is a...

Sara A


Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

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.


Shayna's Family Daycare

Shayna's Family Daycare

1745 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(1)

I am a mother of two amazing children as well as a childcare owner. I have taken care of children since I was 11 years old. I have 26+ years experience, I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have owned a childcare for 4 years as well as a postpartum doula, infant breastfeeding specialist and sleep...
5.0
"My daughter attended Citikids for 3 years and our family loved it! The owner, Shayna, is very responsible, caring and wonderful with children. My daughter adored her and really enjoyed all the field trips and special days. I feel blessed that we found this...

Shoshana Z.


Little Hands Childcare

Little Hands Childcare

1085 Key Avenue, San Francisco, CA

3.0

(2)

Lic No: 384004086 I am currently accepting full time (5days) and part time (3days) for children over 2 years old. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email. Little Hands Childcare is a play based curriculum and bilingual in English and Spanish in which we thrive to supervise the children,...
5.0
"Little Hands Childcare is a second home to my three boys! Tania and her mother are very attentive with the kids. My boys adore them because they have patience in teaching them and they make daycare fun. My kids walk in and out happy! With COVID I thought that I...

Sophia


Sandmann Family Day Care

Sandmann Family Day Care

4023 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(6)

Welcome to Sandmann Family Day Care! Sandmann Family Day Care is a bilingual childcare program, German and English, located in the heart of Noe Valley in San Francisco. We provide loving and professional care for children between the ages of 15 to 48 months. Our bilingual program offers a play-...
5.0
"Our daughter attended Sandmann Daycare for around a year (she joined when she was just over 15 months old) and we have only great things to say about it: The Sandmann Daycare is run by a very friendly, caring and relaxed German couple with lots of experience, who...

Miriam S.


Happy Child Family Daycare

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
"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.


Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

1351 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"Ruth, who runs Rutty's, and her assistants are AMAZING. This is a small, warm, happy and caring family-run daycare. We are SO happy to have found it. As a first time mother I was so anxious starting daycare for my daughter, Ruth quickly built a strong relationship...

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Little Star Daycare

Little Star Daycare

222 Athens St., San Francisco, CA

5.0

(3)

We are a licensed facility that has transformed one of our units into a Little Star Palace for your little ones. Check us out at LittleStarDaycare.net. Mrs. Maritza Aiello is our head care provider with over 15 years of childcare experience from Montessori schools to working as a nanny. She...
5.0
"I can not say enough wonderful things about Maritza and Boris. My son loved coming here, and we loved having him here. You could tell he was taught so much and he was well cared for. Unfortunately we had to move out of state, and 4 months later my 2 year old...

Nicole T.


Gwiggles Preschool Llc

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

701 China Basin St., San Francisco, CA

5.0

(5)

Hello! Gwiggles currently has availability for children ages 3 - 5.5 years old. Our hours and rates are as follows: Full time (Mon - Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm) $650 a week Pick up and drop off times are flexible. Temporary and Drop in care is available on a limited basis. Families who enroll...
5.0
"My son has been attending Gwiggles Preschool since November 2018 and he loves it there!! We have been VERY impressed with the teachers Tessa and Tina. They are just amazing with the kiddos and our son has grown so much since joining. They helped him to become...

Kristin K.


Little Dinos Family Childcare

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


Silvia's Family Daycare

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.


Suelo's House

Suelo's House

Congo Street, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(1)

Suelo s House started in 2006 and we have served over 30 families. We are a small family day care home and have expertise with infant to toddler care. We speak Brazilian Portuguese and our little ones pick up the language, nursery rhymes, and dance. We believe in a safe environment, home cooked...
5.0
"Our family has been with Suelo's House in total for approximately 4+ years. We sent our son who is now 7 to Suelo's house when he was an infant until he was 2 years old. Currently, we have our daughter at Suelo's House. She is 2 now and has been attending since she...

Stacy Y.


Little Bananas Daycare

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


Little Peas In A Pod Day Care

Little Peas In A Pod Day Care

1551 Jerrold Ave, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(3)

Welcome to Little Peas In A Pod Day Care. I am a professional childcare provider who has been operating since 2009. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have 18 ECE (Early Childhood Education) units. MY CHILD CARE PHILOSOPHY: My goal is to provide a safe and happy environment for children where...
5.0
"My daughter has been attending this day care facility, which is located in a warm and loving home environment, since she was about two months old. She just turned four. In addition to the pleasant and safe atmosphere of the home, Christine provides creativity...

David C.


All Smiles Family Childcare

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
"My daughter Itzel is enrolled in All Smile Family Childcare and honestly, it's been the best decision so far! Her confidence level has sky rocketed and I can see the positive impact it has been having in her learning. She loves waking up and getting ready to go see...

Vanessa P.


Fcc1 (family Childcare)

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.


Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco

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 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.


Cosmos Montessori

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.


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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 91 reviews of the 314 listed drop-in daycares.