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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...
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...
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...
EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area
640 Davis St Unit 26, San Francisco, CA
French Education in the Bay Area (EFBA) is now accepting enrollment for its after-school classes for the 2017-2018 year!
EFBA is a WASC accredited part time school that o ers French classes to French-native (francophone) and non-native (Anglophone) speakers. The classes are geared towards children...
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...
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...
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...
Little Angels Nursery school is a small community based school that partners with parents to provide the best loving caring and nurturing environment for the children. We offer a play based, Reggio Emilia curriculum that is inspired by the children's interest. We also focus on outdoor play, music,...
Our program follows the Reggio Emilia play based curriculum. These amazing little people are the future, and by giving them a sound foundation to build upon is a truly amazing gift. With our fabulous teaching team we have been able to tap into each individual child and their needs and give them...
Full-time Day Care center operating since August 2000 and serves San Francisco and Bay Area families.
Ellie's Family Daycare
1719 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA
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...
Cole Valley Gan Preschool
1300 Shrader Street, San Francisco, CA
The Cole Valley Gan is a Jewish preschool program offering a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Teachers provide children with the tools necessary to build confidence, kindness, innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Our children graduate with crucial social skills...
Pacific Heights Prep
1735 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Pacific Heights Prep is a Preschool and Family Daycare Center dedicated to preparing your child for academic success. We use play, art, and music to bring out the joy in learning, with fun and stimulating activities.
When a child feels that learning is an exciting adventure, school becomes...
Little Lemon Tree
1 Gennessee Street, San Francisco, CA
Little Lemon Tree Nursery School is an outdoor preschool for children in San Francisco. The school is a detached single family home in the southern end of San Francisco. Children are offered rich, varied materials and real life experiences to work and play with at Little Lemon Tree.
Little Lemon...
Angelina's Preschool
1851 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA
Angelina's Schools have 2 schools in 2 locations, a family day care in the Richmond district specialized in a nurturing art based program for toddlers and a few infants.
Angelina's preschool is located in the sunset district with 18 children . We emphasize pre academic lessons through an art based...
LePort Montessori San Francisco Mid-Market
50 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA
At LePort Montessori San Francisco Mid-Market, children thrive in an authentic, nurturing Montessori environment, and have the option of becoming bilingual in our Spanish-immersion toddler and preschool/kindergarten classrooms. We welcome your entire family from babies through preschoolers and...
Presidio Knolls School
250 10th St, San Francisco, CA
Presidio Knolls School was founded in 2008 as a San Francisco preschool, combining a Reggio Emilia-inspired educational approach with Mandarin language immersion. Our mission is to educate and inspire our students to become creative, confident and engaged global citizens. To meet the growing demand...
True Sunshine Preschool Center Inc.
777 Stockton St Ste 201, San Francisco, CA
True Sunshine Preschool Center is an award-winning, non-profit, private preschool which has been providing childcare services to the San Francisco Chinatown Community for more than 40 years. It is a full-time year-round, bilingual English/Cantonese preschool serving the Chinatown District; it...
Shining Star Bilingual Montessori
610 20th Street, San Francisco, CA
Our school is located in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco. It is the only authentic Montessori preschool and one of the best bilingual Montessori preschool in the Potrero Hill area. Our unique educational program for young learners encourages exploration, both independently and in a group...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Francisco, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in San Francisco, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Francisco, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in San Francisco, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in San Francisco, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Francisco, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in San Francisco, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in San Francisco, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in San Francisco, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in San Francisco, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for San Francisco, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Preschools in San Francisco, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 260 listed preschools.