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Family child care in San Francisco, CA

Happy Child Family Daycare

Happy Child Family Daycare

730 Paris Street, San Francisco, CA

5.0

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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...
"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.

Little Dinos Family Childcare

Little Dinos Family Childcare

600 Niagara Ave, San Francisco, CA

State license verified

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...
"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

Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco

Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco

1659 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA

State license verified

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,...
"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.

Lola's Child Care and Preschool

Lola's Child Care and Preschool

23 Rivas Avenue, San Francisco, CA

We believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by following their own unique style of discovery. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel supported as they engage with new ideas and...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:

In-Home daycare

"Lola had been helping our family for over a year before she started her own daycare. She had been picking up our kids (11 and 8 years old) from school, driving them around to various activities and spending time with them 2-3 times a week. They went to parks and...

Maria P.

My Happy Place

My Happy Place

928 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA

"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

Gwiggles Preschool LLC

Gwiggles Preschool LLC

701 China Basin St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2700/mo

Gwiggles is an early childhood education program that offers Preschool services for up to 12 children at a time. We have a teacher to child ratio of 1:4 and we accept children ages 3-6 years old. Our mission is to create a place where all children feel safe and loved and where they are able to...
Philosophy: Academic, Special needs, Developmental (play-based), Reggio emilia
School type:

Preschool

"Extremely thoughtful teachers, active learning environment. Everyone is so deeply connected to my child's success and current social and academic progress. My child has been here for almost 3 years and it has become a second home."

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Building Kidz of San Francisco on 20th Ave

Building Kidz of San Francisco on 20th Ave

1214 20th Avenue, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2500/mo

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,...
Philosophy: Outdoor/nature, Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:

Preschool

Child care

Kindergarten

"New school, convenient location and kind staff."

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Sunshine Preschool Center

Sunshine Preschool Center

650 Andover St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $1800/mo

Sunshine Preschool Center provides a safe, nurturing, child-centered environment. Our goal is to provide your children with a place where they can socialize, learn, and grow. Additionally, we aim to help the children develop high self-esteem and leave them with a true sense of themselves. You can...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:

Child care

Preschool

Day Care

"They are very flexible, and the teacher is really great with my daughter, and they are really great about scheduling and work with my daughter with where she is at!"

Jean Y.

Cosmos Montessori

Cosmos Montessori

22 Ford St, San Francisco, CA

State license verified

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...
"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.

A Star Bridge Mandarin Immersion Preschool and Child Care

A Star Bridge Mandarin Immersion Preschool and Child Care

Dewey Blvd., San Francisco, CA

State license verified

We offer Mandarin Immersion to children, ages 3 months to 5 years old. We accept Early Learning Scholarship (ELS) vouchers.
"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...

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Kemel's Little Stars

Kemel's Little Stars

771 26 Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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...
"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

Elmira's Child Care

Elmira's Child Care

2340 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA

We are a small in home childcare. Here at Elmira s childcare we believe that a child s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development is interconnected; That s why we strive to create the most loving, learning and caring environment possible for your child. We view each child as...
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based)
School type:

In-Home daycare

"Elmira's daycare has been wonderful! My youngest son started going to Elmira's when he was about 8 months old and he is almost 2 now. He became extremely comfortable at Elmira's very quickly, and it now feels like a second home for him. He always runs straight in...

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La French Teach

La French Teach

Mississippi Street, San Francisco, CA

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...
"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

Huellitas Family Child Care

Huellitas Family Child Care

2265 Mission Street APT 1, San Francisco, CA

State license verified

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...
"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

Silvia's Family Daycare

Silvia's Family Daycare

646 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA

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!...
"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

State license verified

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...
"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.

3.0

(1)

Our goal is to keep enrollment limited, so we can ensure each child has individual attention. Our license capacity is for 6 to 8, but our approach to child care is quality over quantity. Child/Provider ratio 2:1. Our program emphasis on nurturing child's self esteem and confidence through the most...
"We were going to use them full time, but it was clear it was not a good fit after two half days. They seemed like very sweet people, but they are set about your child following their schedule rather than allowing a baby-led schedule, even for a 5 month old. Also,...

Susan P.

Kids Kollege Preschool & Child Care Center

3939 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA

Kids Kollege Preschool and Childcare Care Center located at 3939 Lawton Street, San Francisco, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It...
School type:

Preschool

Child care

"The staff is incredible they are wonderful with each and every child they have plenty of teachers to watch over all the little ones and treat them as if they were their own I've looked at many preschools and this is the best one that I could find and I'm so glad...

Natalie K

Kemel's Little Stars

771 26 Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Home/based bilingual preschool working with children from 18 months to 6 years old.Children enjoying music and dance programs as well the educational program.Kemel's little stars operate from 1995 year and have a good experience working with children .
"Very professional care and high level of early educational programs, music and dance classes that all help to Kemel's little stars stay in business more then 20 years!"

Larisa K.

Citikids Childcare

4140 California Street, San Francisco, CA

I am a Childcare provider with 20+ years experience. The ages range from Birth to 4 years of age? I am certified in CPR and First Aid. Here at Citikids, we offer full service care, healthy meals, lots of learning and fun. Happy, healthy & a safe environment is my number 1 goal. Www citikidschildcare...
"Shayna has taken care of my son since he was an infant. She engages him in activities and play time, and guides and nurtures his independence and growth. He has a smile on his face from the moment I drop him off with her until I return. I hate to say it, but I...

Nuri R

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Recent family child care reviews in San Francisco, CA

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.

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

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.

Lola's Child Care and Preschool

5.0

Lola had been helping our family for over a year before she started her own daycare. She had been picking up our kids (11 and 8 years old) from school, driving them around to various activities and spending time with them 2-3 times a week. They went to parks and museums on occasion, but our normal...

- Maria P.

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

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Ratings for San Francisco, CA family child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Family Child Care in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 292 listed family child care.