Gana's Daycare
Closed today Next open Mon 8:00 AM
Description provided by the business.Home-based daycare offers daily routine featuring storytelling and indoor and outdoor play. Program utilizes educational activities that encourage social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Backyard space includes a sandbox, riding toys, and play structures. Children learn colors, numbers, and letters through age-appropriate toys and activities.
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Location Info
252 A Parker Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(Geary)
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Languages Spoken
- Russian
- English
- Other
Location Details
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Meals are provided.
Programs Offered
Daycare Program
Licensing
Gana's Daycare is a licensed child care home.
Type
Licensed Child Care Home
Identifier
384004437
Capacity
8
Issued
08/21
Parent Reviews
My daughter has attended this day care since she was five months old. She is now two years old, and we are so grateful for the care and services provided. As one family told me when I was interviewing the day care, “it’s like leaving your kids at grandma’s house.” We truly mean that. Our provider is trained, experienced, and takes care of our child with both expertise and warmth. My daughter looks forward to going to day care every day. Gana has been with our family during tricky separation anxiety transitions and always reassured us. We also want to highlight how incredibly clean and tidy the facility is when we visited for the first time at the end of a full day with kids, the place was absolutely spotless. We will be sad when the time comes for her to enter preschool and transition out of Gana’s care. If you are looking for a warm, friendly and trustworthy childcare provider, look no further than Gana.
Our daughter Nour started when she was just 6 months old, and as a nervous mom leaving her daughter full-time for the first time, Gana was there to help us transition. She gave us full updates every day about how many diapers, how much milk and food she had, and her nap schedule, which was very reassuring. We love how comforting Gana is with everyone and how her house feels very homey. Now our daughter is almost two and is always really excited to go in the morning and doesn’t want to leave at pickup. She talks about her friends at “school” and Gana all the time at home. We also love the hours, flexibility, and proximity to our house. Highly recommend Gana ♥️ !
Gana’s daycare has been such a special place for our family. My son started there at five months old and stayed until preschool, and now my daughter attends as well. From the moment you walk in, Gana has created a warm, nurturing environment that truly feels like a family home rather than a large daycare center. Gana is incredibly kind and attentive with the children, and it shows in how much they adore her. My daughter starts kicking her legs and clapping with excitement as soon as we walk down Parker Street, and she greets Gana with a big hug every day. It’s clear she feels happy, safe, and loved. We also really value the small group size, which offers the perfect balance of socialization and individual attention. Both of my kids have formed sweet friendships with their “baby friends,” and we’ve genuinely enjoyed getting to know the other families as well. If you’re looking for a warm, loving environment where your child is truly cared for like a member of the family, Gana’s daycare is exceptional.
We started with Gana when our daughter was 5 months. I remember during our search what struck us most was Gana’s warm demeanor, and how homey the daycare felt. These are two things that have stayed very true in our experience. Our daughter, now almost 2.5, loves going and always enters and leaves with a smile, like it is her second home. Throughout the experience we have felt that our daughter has truly been cared for. Whether it is Gana asking about certain foods that we provided, so she could continue to offer them after our daughter turned 1. Or the small birthday and holiday gifts that Gana gave that indicated how well she knew our daughter and what she liked. Our daughter has made great “little friends”. She has learned to share, clean up, take care of those younger than her and be kind to others. It was also fun when our daughter started talking and we realized how many songs Gana has taught her over the years! We will be sad to leave as our daughter transitions to preschool, but we're excited it’s not a formal goodbye, as we plan to send our next child to Gana.
We have had our daughter at Gana's Daycare for more than a year and a half. We were nervous about starting daycare when our daughter was 8 months old, but Gana made the experience an absolute joy from day one. Gana's love for the children in her care is unmistakable. Every single day, our daughter walks in with a big smile , and she's even made her first friends at daycare. We trust Gana and appreciate how well she takes care of the kids. Gana always remembers our daughter's birthday and holidays and even gives her little presents. She makes daycare feel like a community. We are quite sad to be leaving daycare for preschool. If we could stay longer, we would. We cannot recommend Gana's Daycare highly enough.
Gana took care of my son for eight months (6 months to 15 months) and I was so relieved to have him in her care. Gana is incredibly warm and my son giggled and nearly jumped to her when he arrived. While there, she was communicative and quick to respond when I asked her anything. Additionally, it is a small in-home care where the kids have some outdoor time but are not being schlepped all over the city on walks (which I really appreciated). I wish we had another Gana in our new town as he was so happy there. I would recommend Gana without reservation. Thank you Gana!
Our daughter attended Gana's daycare from January 2021 to October 2023. She was about 3.5 months old when she first started. As first-time parents, we were of course nervous at the newness of everything. Gana was incredibly supportive and reassuring as we all adjusted. In the early months, Gana provided us with a recap each day that covered food (how many oz at each feeding), potty (how many each day), and naps (how many and how long). If there was ever anything concerning - rash, cough, fever - Gana would text us right away. We felt very safe and always informed with Gana. Gana's home is happy, bright, and colorful and always smells amazing with the food cooking in the kitchen. Our daughter was always so happy to go to daycare and was always happy when we picked her up. She had great naps and ate well. Gana creates a fun, warm, safe environment for all of the little ones she cares for. They celebrate birthdays with birthday parties and presents and they also have an outside area that they play in for fresh air. It was bittersweet moving on to preschool, but we will be back with Gana again soon with our second child. Highly recommend Gana's Daycare to anyone looking!
My son attended Gana's daycare from Aug. 2022-May 2023 after his previous daycare closed abruptly. I was led to Gana via a personal recommendation from another satisfied parent. Gana provided a welcoming environment for my son and the other little ones. He was all smiles at arrival and at pick-up. He ate and slept very well at her daycare. I highly recommend Gana's daycare to anyone in the area. Gana is quick to respond, communicative and genuinely cares for the little ones. She has vast experience and we are happy to pass on the recommendation for her!
Gana’s daycare has been nothing but perfect for our baby boy and I highly recommend her to anyone who’s looking for a place where your baby will be loved and cared for just like they are at home. When we drop him off he’s always excited to see them, and when we pick him up he always has a smile on his face and sleeps well at night after having a day full of activities. Gana has been great at communicating with us, and is always very supportive and flexible when needed. We have really loved the time we have had Gana’s care and will be sad to be leaving the daycare (due to relocation). Thank you so much!!