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Drop-in daycares in San Francisco, CA

North Star Preschool & Childcare

North Star Preschool & Childcare

1238 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA

Home-based preschool program offering curriculum focused on promoting creativity and independence through active learning. The program offers: Two snacks and lunch are available. All food provided is nut-free. Contact-less payments and check-in is offered. Parent communication app is available.

Little Eden - Arts-focused Montessori Preschool

Little Eden - Arts-focused Montessori Preschool

581 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA

Little Eden is an arts-focused Montessori program for children 2.5-5.5 years old centrally located in Hayes Valley of San Francisco. We believe that creativity, compassion, & curiosity are innate qualities that are best cultivated in the first first few years of life. We strive to understand each...

All Smiles Family Childcare

All Smiles Family Childcare

410 Serrano Ave, San Francisco, CA

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...

Claudette M. Garma

Claudette M. Garma

1961 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA

My name is Claudette and I have been licensed to provide day care from my home since 1995. Before that, I was a partner in a larger day care facility from 1990-1995. I can provide references for interested parents, prior to a fun onsite interview at my home. I have a cozy little daycare where I...

Soma Daycare

Soma Daycare

25 Moss Street, San Francisco, CA

SOMA Daycare is a licensed (LIC# 384002307) and insured care provider for children ranging from 3 months to 3 years of age. Our promise is to provide a fun and safe environment. We focus on early child development through free play, trips, and hands-on activities and 1:1 learning. Our staff are...

Modern Education Family Childcare

Modern Education Family Childcare

35 VICTORIA ST, San Francisco, CA

Quality child care means making a difference for children and families. Being passionate in early child education, we focus on providing infant and toddler care for kids, aged from 3 months to 4 years old. We partner with families from all walks of life to create meaningful learning experiences for...

Everbloom

Everbloom

555 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA

Now Enrolling ages: 2-6 Summer Camp and Tutoring Program for ages: 6-8 Hours of operation 8:00AM - 5:30 PM (extended hours upon request) Hourly drop ins are available Monthly Date Night Mission: 90% of the brain is developed by the age of 5. The experiences your child has within these...

Monkey Pod Daycare And Preschool

Monkey Pod Daycare And Preschool

1335 45th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Monkey Pod Daycare and Preschool is a Family Childcare located in the Outer Sunset of San Francisco, California. We are a fully licensed facility offering loving and nurturing care to children, ages 2 to 5 YEARS of age.

Modern Education Family Childcare - Yerba Buena

Modern Education Family Childcare - Yerba Buena

821 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA

Our brand new facility is conveniently located. We are on the ground floor of a gated community. So you can get in, drop off their children and go to work fast. If you drive, there is a 5-minute parking right in front of the main entrance. You don't have to circle around and seek parking. Your...

Magical Years Center

Magical Years Center

182 Riverton Dr, San Francisco, CA

Magical Years Center: Licensed Family Daycare Located by San Francisco's Lake Merced, near Shopping Center on Sloat Blvd and Stonestown Mall. Brand new facilities. Cozy and comfortable environment to allow your children to feel at home. Teacher is bilingual, fluent in Mandarin and English....

Lovely Kids Family Day Care

Lovely Kids Family Day Care

225 King Street, San Francisco, CA

From language and literacy development to social skills and creative expression, the children at Lovely Kids Family Daycare are constantly being exposed to new activities and environments in which to thrive. We build on the strengths and interests of each child to help build a solid foundation where...

Fcc1 (family Childcare)

Fcc1 (family Childcare)

570 Beale Street 121, San Francisco, CA

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...

Cosmos Montessori

Cosmos Montessori

22 Ford St, San Francisco, CA

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...

Marina D

Marina D

835 Turk St, San Francisco, CA

My experience as a nanny has shown me that there are a number of essential aspects such as developing a sense of trust, showing understanding and patience, respecting the family, forming a bond, consistently promoting the child's development and well being, and showing high standards of professional...

Busy Bees Montessori Preschool

Busy Bees Montessori Preschool

1420 Taraval, San Francisco, CA

Located in the Parkside neighborhood of San Francisco. Busy Bees Montessori Preschool is a small home-based preschool offering a half-day program for children 3-5 years old. We believe that each child learns at their own speed and according to their own interests. Busy Bees Montessori provides...

Mission Bay Montessori

Mission Bay Montessori

351 King Street, San Francisco, CA

We are a small family home daycare that provides a quality learning environment for the children of ages 2- 6 in an authentic Montessori setting. The classroom is completed with Montessori materials and the program is available from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. We also provide home cooked...

Little Flowers Family Daycare

Little Flowers Family Daycare

137 Apollo St, San Francisco, CA

We are licensed home based daycare for children from 0-6 years old. We are a play based program with daily activities include circle time, music and dance, art and craft and outdoor play.

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

Gwiggles Preschool Llc

701 China Basin St., San Francisco, CA

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...

Lunita's daycare

Lunita's daycare

1029 Geary St, San Francisco, CA


Happy Panda Day Care

Happy Panda Day Care

212 Font Blvd, San Francisco, CA

Hi Parents, Happy Panda Day Care is a small licensed family child care located at San Francisco Parkside district. Our location is easy access to free way and public transportation. With years experience in early childhood field, we are proud to provide high quality of child care to our community...

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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.