Best Child Care in San Francisco, CA

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Twos Classroom

In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.

Infant Program

Mission Montessori’s infant program is uniquely designed to be homelike and nurturing, while also stimulating intellectual growth, confidence, and a desire to explore.

Toddler Program

Our teachers introduce good habits, encourage the use of words to express needs, and warmly guide children to do things for themselves throughout the course of the day.

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Our home-based preschool program offers a monthly curriculum and Montessori-inspired learning activities designed to support children’s social, emotional, and physical development. We provide a nurturing, engaging environment where children learn through hands-on exploration, creativity, and play.

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¡HolaKids! Spanish Immersion Preschool

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Growing Minds Montessori Preschool

Growing Minds Montessori is a boutique bilingual Spanish-English preschool in Ingleside, San Francisco. Designed with intention, our prepared environment nurtures toddlers and preschoolers through an elevated Montessori experience. Discover it in action!

Mandarin Immersion program

Small-group Mandarin Immersion childcare for children ages 6 months–5 years. We provide a warm, nurturing environment with nature-based, play-based learning, healthy home-cooked meals, and individualized care to help every child thrive.

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Athens Playschool

Athens Playschool is an excellent place for children to play and grow. We use an age-appropriate curriculum to support them in playing and exploring. We also focused on helping our children become lifelong learners and expand their horizons together.

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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.

Older Preschoolers

Our program consists of experiential learning designed specifically to enhance a child's social skills and growing autonomy. Field trips take our children into the surrounding forests. We delve further into social and emotional development with deepening friendships and collaborative play.

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Step by Step CC & Preschool

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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Infant Care Program

Our Infant Program is designed to nurture and support your child’s growth and development in a warm, safe, and loving environment. Serving children from 6 weeks to 24 months, our program offers age-appropriate care that emphasizes sensory exploration and early developmental milestones.

Toddler Care Program (2+)

Our Toddler Program is designed to inspire a love of learning, creativity, and exploration in children ages 2 and up. We offer a well-rounded curriculum that balances early education with play, supporting your child’s social, emotional, and intellectual development in a fun, structured environment.

Nature Kidz Preschool

Created in 2019, Nature Kidz is San Francisco's premiere outdoor preschool based in The Presidio & Mountain Lake Park. From 8AM to 5PM, your child will have a "hands on" approach to learning, build strong friendships and be prepared to enter the City's top Kindergarten - 8th Grade schools!

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Rainbow Montessori of San Francisco

We are a Montessori preschool serving fourteen to sixteen children, 2.4-5.9. We offer a TK program as well.

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EARLY PRESCHOOL

At PEKE DAYCARE, We Reinforce Your 2-Year-Old's Natural Desire To Explore—Turning Every Moment Into An Opportunity For Learning And Encouragement. We've Designed Our Program To Nurture Your Child's Growing Individuality Through Days Filled With Interactive Learning And Group Activities.

Daycare Program

Small Group Setting Allows Curriculum To Meet Every Child's Individual Needs And Interests While Daily Activities Focused On Developing Physical, Social-Emotional And Intellectual Well-Being.

Pac Heights Kidz Daycare & Preschool

Pac Heights Kidz is a mixed-age program with students as young as 1 year old. With a student-teacher ratio of 3 to 1, PHK takes pride in giving your little one the attention and love he or she deserves!

Pac Heights Kidz Daycare & Preschool

Created in 2016, Pac Heights Kidz is San Francisco's best childcare program. With capacity limited to only 12 students, our 4 teachers give your little one the attention and love they deserve! Serving ages 1 to 5 years old, our academic approach places graduates into the City's top private schools.

Infant Care

A soothing bilingual haven focused on gentle transitions and secure bonding. To ensure premium, individualized care for our tiniest learners, enrollment is hosted as a specialized half-day schedule filled with sensory outdoor exposure and soft language immersion.

Toddler Care

A bright, active environment that transforms physical discovery into deep learning. Toddlers enjoy flexible half or full-day tracks, engaging in rich nature play, music, movement, and expressive storytelling to naturally build confidence and dual-language speech.

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Warm, home-based care for children 3 months to 6 years. Play-based and arts-enriched, with ballet, yoga, cooking, and early literacy. Organic meals, attentive one-on-one care, and regular photo updates. A safe, loving place where children thrive.

Erika's Daycare Infant Care

Loving, home-based infant care for babies 6 weeks to 24 months. Gentle care, soft music, and sensory play support early development. Responsive caregivers and regular photo updates ensure your baby feels safe, comforted, and thriving every day.

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We do different activities, learn sign languages,

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Flying Heron Childcare and Preschool

We offer a fun, high-quality, and nurturing childcare experience that combines play-based learning, nature exploration, and Chinese immersion with a rich, multilingual curriculum including English, Spanish, math, science, crafts, music, dance, and yoga.

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Tiny Sprouts

Personalized and responsive care following home schedule for feeding napping and play. Activities include tummy time, sensory play, story time, music and outdoor playtime. Focus on consistent routines, social interaction, motor skills, and language development.

Sunshine Meadows

Daily activities designed to develop motor skills, socialization, language skills and cognitive development. Outdoor exploration with sensory stimulation including water and sand, gardening. Art, music, reading and free play are also offered. Routines promote self independence and self regulation.

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At YuTong's Daycare, our program provides a safe, patient, and happy environment for different ages to thrive. We support development through various activities, interactions, and nutritious meals. We maintain clear communications with parents and respond promptly to all inquiries.

Infant Care Program

At YuTong's Daycare, our infant program provides a safe, comfortable, and loving environment where parents can trust us with their beloved babies while they are at work. We support early development through audio, social interactions, and repetitions catered to each baby's individual pace.

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Infant Care at Lana's Sunset Preschool

Infant care is available for babies as young as 7 weeks through 18 months in a small, home-based setting with attentive supervision, gentle routines, age-appropriate play, outdoor time when appropriate, and early social development. Care is based on each child’s needs, age, and availability.

Toddler Care at Lana's Sunset Preschool

Toddlers enjoy a small, home-based setting with age-appropriate play, outdoor time, meals, rest routines, early communication, social development, and hands-on learning. Activities support growing independence, confidence, and early learning skills.

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Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children's families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

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