Best Daycares in 94112 - Updated June 2026

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Outer Mission
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Warm, play-based daycare with a small group setting where each child is cared for as an individual. Led by a teacher with 19 years of early childhood experience. We support social-emotional growth,...

My son has been attending Happy Raindrops Daycare since they opened (he was almost 8 months old and is now almost 2 years). We are so happy and feel lucky that he is able to attend full time with suc…

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Outer Mission
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Happy Panda is a large family child care with CPR & First Aid certified teachers and experienced caregivers in early childhood education. For classroom and outdoor activities, Happy Panda has its full...

Without exaggeration, Happy Panda is my dream daycare. If I had known how incredible it would be, I would have spared myself the time visiting other daycares, including the commercial ones. My son ha…

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Cayuga Terrace
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Spanish Immersion program is designed to meet the developmental needs of young children. It provides experiences that enrich and enhance each child’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, and...

We absolutely love Cielito Lindo! Karla and her helpers are kind, engaged, and clearly are passionate about what they do. The facility is inviting and filled with educational toys and games. They tak…

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Cayuga Terrace
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Home-based childcare program for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Home offers learning environment designed to cultivate children's mental and physical development. Program offers early...

So happy to have found Mary and her daycare for our little one. She is our first child and we were nervous to send her to daycare at 3 month old. Mary told us to start the first week in hourly increm…

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Sunnydale
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Seeking a nurturing childcare option? Our licensed home daycare offers a structured yet flexible daily schedule with age-appropriate activities designed for healthy development. Located in a...

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Daly City
Openings Now Verified 5.0

Welcome to Early Learning Chinese Immersion Daycare, where we redefine the daycare experience with passion, education, and excellence. Founded by Fiona, a mother of two with a strong background in...

I am extremely pleased with ELCI, Early Learning Chinese Immersion Daycare. My son Hinsen attended the daycare, and I can't say enough about the wonderful experience we had. Ms. Fiona is gentle and h…

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Ingleside Terraces
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Year round, preschool program that offers a play & project based curriculum that encourages school readiness and cultivates a life-long love of learning. Developmentally appropriate environment...

Our experience at Hearts & Minds Pre-K has been absolutely wonderful. What truly stands out is the beautiful and consistent emphasis on social-emotional learning from all the teachers. They are warm …

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2425 19th Ave Parkside
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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...

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Parkmerced
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Little Sea Turtle Academy is a welcoming and nurturing space where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Our daycare is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment that inspires creativity,...

Our son has been attending Little Sea Turtle Academy for the past month and we could not be more grateful to have found this little gem! We were nervous first time parents sending our baby to daycare…

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Portola
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Colby Daycare accepts children from infancy up to five years old so that children of different ages can learn from each other and grow together. Facility has eight indoor areas and a large outdoor...

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Portola
Openings Now Verified 5.0

We combine play-based and nature oriented philosophy, provide a multiple language (Immersion Chinese, English, Spanish) environment for children to explore indoor and outdoor through hand crafts,...

My husband and I toured a few daycares for our 8 month old and Lili at Flying Heron was indisputably the best. The daycare is very organized and clean. There is a schedule of what a typical day looks…

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139 Miramar Ave Ingleside
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Preschool follows Dr. Maria Montessori’s comprehensive approach to early education. Program is based on the principle that every child can learn in an environment that is both engaging as well as...

Growing Minds Montessori! We are so happy with our choice of Growing Minds Montessori. As this was out first child, coupled with the pandemic (born in Feb 2020) we were headed in to this process pre…

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Ingleside
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All newly renovated daycare ready to care for your family! We are a bilingual daycare (Cantonese and/or Mandarin and English), play-based education, and child focus. We offer free breakfast,...

My daughter started at Tater Tots right after her 1st birthday and we love it! Aimee is so attentive and caring, our daughter has thrived since starting up. We receive photos throughout the day of al…

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Crocker-Amazon
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We offer a creative early childhood curriculum using nature play to support various educational activities for children. We connect children to nature through gardening, sand and mud play, building...

Lucy and Bright Star was a gem for our son and our first experience with a daycare! He started at 9 months and from the start Lucy showed care and attention to his health, development and happiness…

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Excelsior
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Athens Playschool is an excellent place for your child to grow and explore. We provide high-quality childcare for children from zero to five years old. Our Athens Playschool believes that every day is...

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Excelsior
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For over 20 years, Billygoats has supported toddlers as they explore and grow in SF’s Glen Canyon & McLaren Park. We’re a Spanish immersion, nature-based preschool inspired by Reggio Emilia. With just...

My son flourished so much with Maestra Angélica at Las Cabritas. The warm and playful environment is created with such love and attention to detail. I would recommend Las Cabritas to anyone! Gracias!

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Ingleside
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We embrace a philosophy rooted in play-based learning and bilingual education. Our program is designed to provide children with a rich and immersive environment where they can develop essential motor...

I’m so happy to have found Casita cubs and Ms. Andrea.. She and her daycare are everything I hoped for. From the first time I visited Casita Cubs, I was very pleased, it was clean, neat and organ…

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Crocker-Amazon
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We embrace a philosophy rooted in play-based learning and bilingual education. Our program is designed to provide children with a rich and immersive environment where they can develop essential motor...

This daycare is a wonderful place for children. The staff is friendly and attentive, and they are always willing to help. The daycare also offers a variety of activities for children to have fun and …

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Mission Terrace
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

An in-home daycare located in Mission Terrace, San Francisco, offering a Spanish immersion environment.

Ana is a wonderful daycare provider. We were with her regularly for only about a month as we got offered a spot at a place closer to us. I was so torn because I really appreciated her approach to car…

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Excelsior
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

We are a family daycare, speaking in Mandarin and English, providing mandarin immersion lessons with play-based activities. We hope to build a diverse education language environment for children. We...

Choosing Bobee Daycare was the greatest decision we made for our family. From day one, the staff has been incredibly welcoming and supportive. They genuinely care about the children, and it shows in …

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Mission Terrace
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Keydin’s Family Daycare is a licensed childcare dedicated to providing a safe, healthy, and loving environment for children. We are proud to offer a flexible schedule that adapts to the needs of...

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Excelsior
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Childcare and tutoring provided in an in-home facility near the Crocker Amazon playground.

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Ingleside
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

Bilingual English and Chinese daycare located in the Ingleside neighborhood.

Jenny and her team of caretakers are kind, trustworthy, and take great care of my baby girl. We entrusted her with Jenny when she was 7 months old, and since then she’s learned great skills such as h…

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Ingleside
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At Little Buds SF LLC, our mission is to provide a warm, safe, and nurturing home-based environment where young children are celebrated for who they are and supported as they grow—emotionally,...

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Cayuga Terrace
Openings Soon Claimed 5.0

Bilingual family childcare offering care and education in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. Program helps children expand language ability and cultural diversity while supporting bilingual learning....

nutritious, safe, welcoming environment, comprehensive development, trained staff and active learning. A safe and welcoming environment, exceptional care, trusted professionals, absolute tranquility.…

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Mission Terrace
Claimed 5.0

Bilingual childcare program focused on helping children build confidence and strong language skills. Developmentally appropriate curriculum is art and play based and seeks to encourage the creative...

We love Ircebabies! Irma, Bremy, and the staff go the extra mile with their care and flexibility. Their communication is fantastic and prompt. They provide fun activities for the children, and there …

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Excelsior
Claimed 5.0

Game-based Spanish immersion program offering care and education based on children's interests. Focus is placed on kindergarten preparation and gaining fluency in two languages. Program is based on...

We are incredibly grateful to have found Little Steps-Pasitos daycare for our daughter. As first-time parents, the transition of sending her to daycare, and the process of finding one that we felt co…

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Mission Terrace
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

Trilingual in-home child care located next to Balboa Park where children can build language skills in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin Chinese. Program believes that children learn through exploring...

I really like her daycare center. Both of my children were cared for by Tammy—one started at 10 months old, and the other at two years old. Tammy is a very kind and loving person who truly cares for …

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Cayuga Terrace
Claimed 5.0

Childcare program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Program strives to provide a space where children learn through exploration and play. Children are encouraged to engage in activities that...

We love this daycare and my daughter loves Karen amd her husband. Babies dont lie, she hugs them every morning and her face tells it all.

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Mission Terrace
Claimed 5.0

Cantonese immersion daycare and preschool located in an Excelsior District home. Curriculum focuses on literacy, language development, positive interpersonal skills and fine and gross motor ability.

My baby girl goes here and I am extremely happy with the level of care. I am so glad I found Jeanne and her amazing team. The kids always look happy and the place is in control whenever I drop in. Th…

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Oceanview
Claimed 5.0

A bilingual English & Mandarin childcare in the Oceanview neighborhood. Our Early Childhood Education (ECE) pedagogies are grounded in the Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) and the Creative...

My daughter has attended this daycare for over two years and has been incredibly happy. The teachers are truly caring and patient. Each month brings a new learning theme, and the children get to expl…

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702 Naples St Excelsior
Claimed 5.0

Provider offering childcare services and age-appropriate activities in English and Spanish.

Angelica es una persona muy amorosa y paciente con los niños, su trato es muy bueno y es muy dedicada a lo que hace, la recomiendo 100% 😁

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West of Twin Peaks
Claimed 5.0

An in-home daycare providing a bilingual experience to young children. Children participate in various learning activities and receive guidance in forming friendships and getting along with one...

We enrolled our son at Auntie Ming’s daycare when he was just 6 months old, and he stayed until age 3. Looking back, it was truly one of the best decisions we’ve ever made for our family. Under Aunti…

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Excelsior
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Home-based daycare program in the Outer Mission.

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Cayuga Terrace
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Bilingual home-based daycare providing children with an environment to gain confidence and discover individual abilities. Daily activities include free play, singing, drawing, music, arts and crafts,...

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Excelsior
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Play-based, in-home daycare in the Excelsior district offering Mandarin and Cantonese language and cultural immersion. Program follows the philosophy that supportive relationships with adults and...

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Excelsior
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Home-based bilingual childcare program for infants, toddlers, and school-age children. Play-based curriculum is designed to encourage creativity, self-expression, critical thinking skills, and...

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Oceanview
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Family child care home located in the Oceanview district. Children follow age-appropriate schedules and learn through a variety of play-based activities such as reading, arts & crafts and visits to...

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2328 Alemany Blvd Outer Mission
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Licensed trilingual (English, Mandarin, Cantonese) daycare located in a spacious Outer Mission home. Children are encouraged to grow physically and mentally with appropriate learning activities. They...

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4750 Mission St Outer Mission
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Large non-profit preschool near Balboa Park.

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Excelsior
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Home-based, play-based daycare started in 2006 for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Program is located in the Excelsior neighborhood.

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Excelsior
Claimed 5.0

Childcare and early learning services are provided to children in a home-based environment. Imagination and creativity are encouraged through dramatic play and child-led activities. Individual...

My daughter has been going to Manitas Exploradoras since she was 6 months old and she absolutely loves it. Citlali is such a kind hearted caregiver and is so good with babies/toddlers. It’s very appa…

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Excelsior
5.0

Licensed home-based childcare located in the Excelsior providing care for newborns, infants, and toddlers. Children enjoy a variety of play-based activities in a small group, family-style setting.

We love Sanchez Daycare! Mary is very diligent, responsible, and caring. We have been taking our infant son for about six months now and have had a wonderful experience. He is always happy when we…

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Excelsior
Claimed 5.0

We inspire children with project-based learning, play-based and Reggio Emilia approach. We design bilingual curriculums to enrich and improve children development. Let's play, learn and grow in our...

We love Kiddos Kingdom Daycare from the bottom of our hearts! My little baby girl is always smiling whenever we go there and always smiling whenever we go back. She loves Suki and she loves playing w…

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Crocker-Amazon
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Welcome to our warm and inviting daycare! We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for every child. Here, we emphasize each child’s uniqueness, with a carefully designed program...

We love this child care! The staff are friendly and caring, and they make sure every child feels safe and happy. My child always has a great time playing and learning new things every day. The child …

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65 Delano Avenue Mission Terrace
Claimed 5.0

Home-based daycare for young children. Academic lessons focus on gross motor skills and physical activity, dramatic play area, science, reading, and arts and crafts. Age-appropriate activities keep...

Excellent daycare. The place is very convenient and tidy. The provider is very nice and patient to take care of my child.

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Ingleside
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Mimi's Playhouse is an in-home daycare with a focus on providing a nurturing environment for children. It offers a kindergarten-ready curriculum and provides all meals and snacks. The daycare has over...

My daughter loves going to daycare. Veronica and Noelia are amazing. They are loving and caring. They provide a nurturing and safe environment for the children. I highly recommend Mimi's Playhouse.

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Excelsior
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Abejitas Childcare is a family-run daycare located in the heart of the Excelsior neighborhood in San Francisco. In our home, children find a space filled with love, care, and learning. We have a cozy...

Abejitas Childcare is an exceptional daycare. Roxana, the Director, is so professional and an amazing educator. I felt so much trust from the first visit with my oldest to now with my youngest. It is…

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Excelsior
Claimed 5.0

Bilingual daycare for children 3 months to 12 years old providing a nuturing and supportive environment.

We love Helen! Our son has been at JC Family Daycare since he was 18 months old and it has been the best decision we could have made. The space is always spotless, and the care is truly top-notch. …

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Excelsior
Claimed 5.0

Small in-home daycare near the Excelsior district offering daytime and nighttime care. Children participate in activities like free play, art, reading, and nap time.

Hi! First of all I would highly recommend Julia. She is very friendly, clean , and caring. You can immediately tell she loves caring for kids. She took care of my 3 month old baby. My baby was well t…

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Mission Terrace
Claimed 5.0

Family child care program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the Excelsior district. Children enjoy an educational environment filled with a variety of play-based activities.

Smily Daycare has been such a gift for my family. My daughter was cared for there for the first two years of her life and Grace and her family became members of our family. Grace is attentive, caring…

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Ingleside
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Looking for loving childcare near Ocean Ave? We are a Mandarin-English bilingual family daycare welcoming children ages 3 months to 5 years. We provide nurturing care for infants, toddlers, and...

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Outer Mission
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Childcare program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Goal is to provide an environment that makes children feel welcome. Development occurs as children learn through play and...

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Mission Terrace
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Es un lugar de enseñanza , y los prepararé para que estén listos para el kinder y para que dejen el pañal , es un lugar higiénico, armonioso, donde se brinda mucho amor y comprensión .

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Cayuga Terrace
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At Little Glowworm, we serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We Accept children from 3 months to 5 years old. At this Mandarin/Cantonese English bilingual daycare, children learn and grow through...

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Parkmerced
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Lydia’s Day Care is a cozy, high-quality program designed especially for infants and young toddlers. Our beautifully prepared classroom supports early development through play-based learning, sensory...

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How many daycare providers are in San Francisco?
There are currently 1056 daycare providers in San Francisco. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
How much does daycare cost in San Francisco?
The average monthly price for full time daycare in San Francisco is $2439. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.

More About 94112

San Francisco - this vibrant, beautiful cultural center of Northern California makes for a popular place to live and visit. Known for its hills and mild climate, there are many neighborhoods to explore, each with their own distinct character and microclimate. There are tons of family-friendly neighborhoods to live in including Noe Valley, Cole Valley, Bernal Heights, Potrero Hill, West Portal, Sunset, Richmond, and NoPa, to name a few.