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Recent nursery preschool reviews in San Francisco, CA

SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER

5.0

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.

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.

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

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.

Nursery preschools in San Francisco, CA

SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER

SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER

650 ANDOVER STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"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.


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
"My daughter has been coming to Little Sprouts since she was 3 months old. She has been happily flourishing under Little Sprouts' care. Sharon and team are professional and genuinely loving towards the children they care for. They are thoughtful in working with my...

Nancy K.


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 started going to this place since January 2014 when he was 10 months old. He loves it! Eileen is super caring and patient. This place also has tons of toys that my son loves to play with. My son never cries when we drop him off in the morning and sometimes...

Ling T.


Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

4710 Cabrillo St., San Francisco, CA

5.0

(6)

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


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.


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 has been in Sandmann for a year, and we have absolutely loved every single day. She goes to school and cannot wait to wave to me from the window so she can go and play with her friends. For us, it was important that she is a safe and loving...

Relja M.


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
"So happy with Rutty's Little Explorers Daycare so far! Ruth is amazing and has the best activities for the kids and takes great care of them. She is very attentive and sends pictures and updates throughout the day. My son never cries when I drop him off, in fact,...

Leah H


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.


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


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


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
"nursery rhymes, color, paint, cut, reading and singing, etc! Her confidence level has totally increased! Juliann and her husband are great people. They have been so kind to me and my daughter. They're like family to me, that's how comfortable they have made me...

Marlene M.


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 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)

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.


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.


Gwiggles Preschool Llc

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
"Tessa is incredible with the children. Very safe and engaging environment. Would highly recommend."

Brian C.


My Happy Place

My Happy Place

928 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(4)

5.0
"Eugenia was our amazing nanny who cared for my son. Eugenia attended to him with limitless patience, love, and energy. She truly loved my son, she still loves him! We moved to another state, but she still sends him messages and asks about him often! She seems to...

Kristhina O.


Ellie's Family Daycare

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
"Our daughter has been at Ellie Daycare since 14 months, and now is almost 3. She has such a good time with Elham and her peers, and in this environment continues to blossom into a kind, coordinated, and brilliant little girl. Elham has always encouraged and...

Rachel S.


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


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


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Ratings for San Francisco, CA nursery preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Nursery Preschools in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 84 listed nursery preschools.