Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your drop-in daycare needs

Match with highly rated local drop-in daycares near you

Compare drop-in daycare and tour the ones that best fit your family

Recent drop-in daycare reviews in San Francisco, CA

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

5.0

We can't express enough the way this place became an extension of our son's family for two years. He went from 1 to 3 years old, and only left because we moved out of the city. Munchkinland is one of the things we miss the most of SF. From day one he learnt so much, including socioemotional and...

- Care member

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.

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.

My Happy Place

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, reliable/dependable and does a great job...

- Andy P

La French Teach

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

Drop-in daycares in San Francisco, CA

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

4710 Cabrillo St., San Francisco, CA

5.0

(5)

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
"Mrs. Alice and Munchkinland were truly a magical place, one that our family will forever cherish. Our daughter began her journey there at just one year old, and the transformation we witnessed was nothing short of spectacular. Her verbal, physical, and social...

Care member


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
"My little girl was 18 months old when she started going to Happy Child Family Daycare. I was of course very nervous and skeptical because this was my first child and the facility was brand new. My daughter was the first child to enroll. It was hard going to work...

J W.


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.


My Happy Place

My Happy Place

928 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(4)

5.0
"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.


La French Teach

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


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

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


TEACHING TOTS PRESCHOOL, INC.

TEACHING TOTS PRESCHOOL, INC.

939 IRVING STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

We believe that children are best nurtured in a safe and loving environment. Our activities are designed to provide emotional, social, physical and cognitive growth, essential in preparing children for kindergarten. We are open all year-round from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday thru Friday full-time only.

SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER

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...

Ircebabies World

Ircebabies World

500 Cayuga Ave., San Francisco, CA

Ircebabies World is a nurturing, clean, safe and secure program located in a quiet neighborhood called Mission Terrace. We created a supportive environment in which every child can be assisted to meet their developmental milestones. Our curriculum includes developmental, art and played based...

Little Sprouts Family Child Care

Little Sprouts Family Child Care

150 Berry ST, San Francisco, CA

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...

Zulia's Daycare

Zulia's Daycare

2635 San Jos Ave., San Francisco, CA

--Loving and learning enviroment --meals provided --kindergarten readiness

Small World Child Care

Small World Child Care

2223 39th Ave., San Francisco, CA

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,...

Rising Star Family Childcare

Rising Star Family Childcare

33 Seneca Ave, San Francisco, CA

We are a licensed bilingual family childcare. We speak Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin) and English who can help your children expand their language ability and cultural diversity and support bilingual learning. Our curriculum is play-based, and we offer children many kinds of learning...

Fun Flower Daycare

Fun Flower Daycare

134 Milton St, San Francisco, CA

Fun Flower Daycare coordinators and associates provide a safe and healthy environment for children between the age of 1 and 4 years or age. We are a fully license home daycare and have been in business for over 12 years. We are currently interviewing families for toddler and infant spots that open...

Xinyi Daycare

Xinyi Daycare

1019A Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA

Home-based childcare located by St. Francis Hospital. We offer age-appropriate toys and equipments for children. We also teach children basic Chinese. Property has a backyard that is available to children for outdoor play and recreation.

Magicland Family Daycare

Magicland Family Daycare

37 Crestmont Drive, San Francisco, CA

Early childhood is a time of remarkable brain development. The education that children receive during these years creates the foundation for their future growth, development and learning potential. At the MagicLand Family Daycare, we are dedicated to cultivating creative, compassionate and...

Little Prodigy Daycare

Little Prodigy Daycare

455 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA

Little Prodigy Daycare started April 2014. I have previously worked at a home-based daycare and loved the experience. When I had my first daughter, I realized I wanted to stay home and be with her, so opening a daycare came to mind and that is how we started. I started studying early childhood...

Shayna's Family Daycare

Shayna's Family Daycare

1745 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA

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...

Little Dreamers Daycare

Little Dreamers Daycare

29 Pinto Ave, San Francisco, CA

Little Dreamers Daycare now is opening for enrollment from age 12 months to 5 years. We are a bilingual program which focus on Mandarin and English learning. We have enriched experiences working with young children. Since we are a new daycare, we have a good promotion to you! If you are interested...

Showing 1 - 20 of 177

Additional Drop-In Daycare Services

Drop-in Daycare in Sausalito, CADrop-in Daycare in Daly City, CADrop-in Daycare in Alameda, CADrop-in Daycare in Belvedere Tiburon, CADrop-in Daycare in Berkeley, CADrop-in Daycare in Albany, CADrop-in Daycare in San Bruno, CADrop-in Daycare in Mill Valley, CADrop-in Daycare in Oakland, CADrop-in Daycare in Piedmont, CA
Drop-in Daycare in Walnut Creek, CADrop-in Daycare in West Sacramento, CADrop-in Daycare in Redwood City, CADrop-in Daycare in Angels Camp, CADrop-in Daycare in Fairfax, CADrop-in Daycare in French Camp, CADrop-in Daycare in Oakdale, CADrop-in Daycare in Fair Oaks, CADrop-in Daycare in American Canyon, CADrop-in Daycare in Manteca, CA
Show more

Drop-In Daycare Articles

Verify a child care center’s licensing: Search by state

March 19th, 2025 Before deciding on a daycare or child care center or other care facility, you should ensure it is up to date on necessary licensing. To verify the accreditat... Read more
What LGBTQIA+ inclusive child care looks like, why it’s important and how to find it

What LGBTQIA+ inclusive child care looks like, why it’s important and how to find it

March 19th, 2025 My oldest child, who is now 12 years old, was still in utero when my ex-partner and I began our search for a day care for her. We knew from friends who were ... Read more
10 smart, simple ways to sneak in alone time as a single parent

10 smart, simple ways to sneak in alone time as a single parent

March 18th, 2025 Between school, work, practices and playdates, carving out time for self-care can be challenging for busy parents. Add tending to relationships and extended ... Read more
Black maternal health: Where to donate in support of Black moms

Black maternal health: Where to donate in support of Black moms

March 17th, 2025 As the U.S. continues to grapple with a nationwide call for change around its various social shortcomings, including troubling racial disparities, more atten... Read more
How to teach kids about the diverse spring holidays

How to teach kids about the diverse spring holidays

March 17th, 2025 During spring in the U.S., stores fill with colorful Easter eggs and pastel pink and yellow packages of Easter candy. But Easter is not the only important ce... Read more

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in San Francisco, CA

What are the benefits of drop-in daycare near me in San Francisco, CA?

What age ranges do drop-in daycares near me in San Francisco, CA accept?

Do I need to make a reservation to use a drop-in daycare near me in San Francisco, CA?

What should I bring with me to a drop-in daycare near me in San Francisco, CA?

Ratings for San Francisco, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 177 listed drop-in daycares.