Best Child Care Centers in San Francisco, CA
Serra is a developmentally appropriate, play-based preschool with a spiritual framework. We believe that play – spontaneous, self-initiated, and joyful – is at the heart of a child’s development,...
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Our teachers create a stimulating, challenging environment that fosters self-competence and supports the child’s developing self-image. Because children need to experience success, we work within each child’s developmental ability. Children learn to clarify, organize, and extend their exploration.
Early Preschool
Our daily routine includes art, dramatic play, and outside exploration (riding toys, playing with sand and water, and block play). Also featured are music and movement, language arts, and circle time. Children learn to negotiate and play with fellow classmates, practice sharing, and self-regulation.
Also offers: Older Preschoolers
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Montessori Children’s Center is a classical Montessori school offering a Toddler Program (ages 2–3) and a Preschool and Kindergarten Program (ages 3–6), where each student’s evolution is nurtured...
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program is designed with ample outdoor and indoor spaces that encourage movement, while our classroom environment maintains a sense of order, calmness, and purpose. Children are supported as they develop independence and skills to navigate or cope with the challenges of new experience.
Preschool & Kindergarten
Our Primary & Kindergarten program is designed to support children’s developmental milestones, making them ready for the elementary years while also nurturing the seeds to become grounded, successful adults.
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Give them the BEST start in life. Authentic MONTESSORI education, HIGH ACADEMICS, and hands-on STEAM in a warm, NURTURING environment where your child is seen and supported. Our school is TOP-RATED...
Tippy Toe Toddlers Program
Our Toddler Program provides gentle, Montessori-based care that supports early development in language, movement, independence, and social-emotional skills. In a warm, nurturing space, toddlers explore, connect, and build confidence through hands-on learning and STEAM play. Potty training available!
Little Scholars Preschool Program
Our program helps children become confident, independent, and curious learners. With a rich Montessori and STEAM foundation, they develop strong academic skills, social-emotional growth, critical thinking, and a foundation for lifelong success—ready for school and beyond. Potty training available!
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Speaks Spanish
Beginning in Preschool, our teachers create an encouraging learning environment that allows students to flourish. Stratford’s curriculum is designed to develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and...
Early Preschool
Between the ages of two and three brain power increases at an astonishing rate. Maximizing on this formative year, our Early Preschool teachers create a joyful and nurturing learning environment in which budding academic and social-emotional skills flourish. Early preschoolers grow in their independence, language, and thinking skills through a predictable and supportive daily routine which includes preparing them for the next chapter — Preschool! Note: Part-time programming is subject to availabilty.
Mandarin Bilingual
Stratford’s newly expanded Mandarin Bilingual program, beginning in Preschool*, builds upon foundational knowledge, skills, and concepts in our accelerated bilingual curriculum. Designed to promote consistency and continuity for young learners, Stratford’s rich STEAM-infused Preschool curriculum is taught by a two-teacher team, one speaking and instructing in Mandarin, and the other in English. This team teaching approach creates an inclusive and responsive space in which individual needs are met, ensuring students feel safe and secure to explore, take risks, and learn without limits. *Program and grades offered vary by campus.
Also offers: Before & After Care, Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool
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Spanish immersion preschool program for toddler and preschool-age children operating as small neighborhood campuses throughout the Bay Area. Teachers provide early childhood education in a multi-age,...
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¡HolaKids! Spanish Immersion Preschool
Also offers: Preschool Program, School Age Care Program
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Speaks Spanish
Play based preschool that strives toward a child-centered curriculum. Teachers put play at the heart of curriculum and help support children through activities, materials, and thoughtful teaching....
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Speaks Spanish
Preschool program offers full curriculum of Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy and principles of education for older toddlers and school-age children up to age 6. Activities encourage curiosity,...
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Speaks Spanish
Chinese immersion preschool center located in the heart of the Inner Richmond District. Program offers developmentally based Mandarin immersion preschool while providing children with an educational...
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Dolphin Stars Childcare is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care. The director and teachers have over decade of experience working in childcare field. We specialize in...
Little Dolphin
Infant Care Services: Children play via exploration, hand-on experience, and lovely care.
Jellyfish
Toddler Care: Children play via exploration, hand-on experience, and responsive care. Start to explore outdoor experience, art craft, and engage story-time.
Also offers: Daycare Program, Whale
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Early education program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Program is divided into five age-appropriate classrooms and derives its philosophy from three core values which are...
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Childcare program where kids learn through play. Children explore the environment through self-direction and teacher-directed projects and games. Students learn in a mixed-age environment and program...
Speaks Spanish
A joyful, play-based cooperative preschool just steps from George Christopher Playground and Glen Canyon. Here, children learn and grow through stories, songs, hands-on exploration, and plenty of...
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We offer a variety of educational and developmentally appropriate programs for toddlers and preschoolers. Our curriculum centers on the whole child through creating a balance of both guided...
Peekadoodle Prep
With low student-to-teacher ratios, this program offers a balanced approach to learning, combining teacher-facilitated activities with open-ended play. Applications are accepted year-round for our quarterly program, and students are re-enrolled each quarter unless they choose otherwise.
3's Preschool Class
This class focuses on choice, will, and independence. Our days are filled with developmentally appropriate activities that stretch the minds of our little learners and introduce them to concepts that they will continue to build upon throughout preschool and beyond.
Also offers: Extended Care, 2's Preschool Class, Pre-K/TK Preschool Class, and more
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Glenridge Cooperative Nursery School, founded in 1970, is a private preschool located within San Francisco’s only natural canyon in Glen Park. Our school provides child-centered, naturalistic, and...
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Preschool in Bernal Heights with a family-like environment. Curriculum promotes social and emotional development through age-appropriate activities and mixed-age peer interactions. Daily routine...
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Preschool welcoming children to learn, play, and grow since the program’s founding in 1952. Curriculum supports learning through play experiences in an environment where children are free to explore...
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Infant and toddler program in Potrero Hill with a family-like environment. Curriculum offers a variety of engaging hands-on activities and supports social growth in a developmentally appropriate...
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Seabird Preschool is conveniently located a short walk from the Transamerica building (entrance next to 750 Pacific Ave). It has a modern facility with an integrated sound system and air conditioning....
Speaks Spanish
Non-profit childcare program dedicated to the development of the whole child within a bilingual Cantonese and English framework. Child-centered, inquiry-based curriculum encourages an appreciation of...
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Large Mandarin immersion preschool with separate classrooms for 2, 3, and 4 year olds. Utilizes a Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum where learning emerges naturally from the ideas, curiosities and...
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Mandarin-immersion preschool and daycare program where children develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving in preparation for kindergarten. Children are encouraged to make discoveries and...
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Our mission is to provide quality childcare and bilingual preschool education that promotes the healthy growth of the whole child: mind, body, and spirit. At Little Robles, we believe that play is...
Speaks Spanish
Private, non-profit preschool founded to provide young children with a developmental, child-centered preschool experience. Program is committed to providing individualized, quality attention to...
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Mandarin-immersion preschool and daycare program where children develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving in preparation for kindergarten. Children are encouraged to make discoveries and...
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Bilingual preschool providing education in both English and Russian. Children are encouraged to progress at an individual pace through structured curriculum and hands-on learning activities. Lessons...
Speaks Spanish
Accredited as an IB-World School, our preschool offers a program of International Baccalaureate PYP program, Reggio Emilia Pedagogy, and Language Immersion, focused on educating the whole child...
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Preschool and daycare center offering Catholic preschool and Pre-K programs and an early education journey. Academic programs, including Spanish, Chinese, and soccer lessons, ensure a well-rounded...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori preschool serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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Family-owned and operated Montessori preschool with a three-year, mixed-age program. Mission is to provide a well-rounded education that supports social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Learning...
Speaks Spanish
Preschool community rooted in Jewish values and San Francisco culture. Curriculum provides children with the freedom to discover surrounding world through play. School features spacious classrooms,...
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Full-time preschool in the Mission District for toddlers and preschool-age children. Program includes Spanish and English program options. Children are provided with a STEAM-based, hands-on curriculum...
Speaks Spanish
Completely immersive Montessori preschool and pre-kindergarten program in the Presidio Terrace area. Children are encouraged to independently pursue learning activities while building important...
Speaks Spanish
Parent cooperative nursery school providing children with an environment that encourages learning through play and connection. Members gain parenting support by working with early childhood educators...
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Part-day preschool program offering an enriching curriculum that includes art, music, dance and movement, science and nature, occasional walks and neighborhood field trips, and pre-math and...
Speaks Spanish
French Immersion preschool program providing a French-language education for children in a mixed age group setting. Curriculum allows children to learn French with an emphasis on art, science and...
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Mandarin immersion infant and preschool center that recognizes the human desire to learn and promotes self-expression. Program provides an educational environment where each child's individual...
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Montessori school located in West Portal. San Francisco. AMI accreditation. Programs are designed to nurture the physical, intellectual and emotional development of each child through interactive...
Speaks Spanish
Non-profit child development center in the SoMa neighborhood at the Yerba Buena Gardens. Center offers early childhood education for infant, toddlers and preschoolers, along with with free...
Speaks Spanish
Preschool community rooted in Jewish values and San Francisco culture. Curriculum provides children with the freedom to discover surrounding world through play. Set inside the historic landmark...
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Preschool center offering flexible educational daycare for children. Curriculum is designed to build confidence in a comfortable learning atmosphere. Dedicated educators ensure every engaging activity...
Speaks Spanish
Early education program featuring an arts-integrated curriculum using extended learning projects. Children are encouraged to interact with peers of differing abilities and work together to solve...
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Diversity-focused preschool providing educational experiences to preschool-age children. Daily activities include circle time, free play, early academics, arts & crafts and time outdoors. Children are...
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Child-centered Spanish language immersion program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Child-centered program uses Play-based curriculum (Vygotsky, Stanford et.al.) Program is relationship-based...
Speaks Spanish
Little Sun Preschool provides a play-based learning environment for young children in San Francisco's Sunset District. The center focuses on creative expression, social development, and early...
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Reggio Emilia inspired project-based preschool. Children are encouraged to build meaningful relationships and become lifelong learners through social situations and cognitive lessons. Center is...
Speaks Spanish
Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired preschool offering a creative environment where children build and transform objects daily. Students are provided with open-ended materials that are carefully...
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Program offering opportunities to develop cognitively, emotionally, physically, and socially. Curriculum combines Reggio Emilia, Learning through Play, and Preschool Learning Foundations concepts, and...
Speaks Spanish
Mandarin immersion preschool and daycare program serves children eighteen months to six years old. Our Program mission is to develop lifelong learners and global citizens while promoting Mandarin...
Child Care Center Program
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Preschool Program
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Reggio Emilia inspired project-based preschool. Children are encouraged to build meaningful relationships and become lifelong learners through social situations and cognitive lessons. Center is...
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Childcare and preschool program for infants and toddlers providing a childcare experience by incorporating research-based programming from Gymboree Play and Music. Curriculum is designed around each...
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