Best Daycares in 94112 - Updated October 2026

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Crocker-Amazon
Openings Now Verified 5.0

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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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 at Happy Raindrops Daycare since he was about 18 months old, and he has now been there for a year and a half. We are truly grateful that we found Vivian. When he first started, he cou…

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Ingleside
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We are a bilingual daycare (Cantonese and/or Mandarin and English), play-based education, and child focus. We offer free breakfast, lunch, PM snack (fruits), and dinner. We offer learning about ABCs,...

If you’re looking for a clean, loving, nurturing, and truly professional daycare, your search can stop here. We are incredibly grateful to have found Tater Tots Family Daycare for our second child. …

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139 Miramar Ave Ingleside
Openings Now Verified 5.0

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...

We feel so lucky to have found Growing Minds Montessori Preschool, especially Ms. Donna and Ms. Rosalina. From the very beginning, they created such a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment for …

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Cayuga Terrace
Openings Now Verified 5.0

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...

Our family has had a wonderful experience with this daycare. Our daughter started at just 5 months old and has thrived at this daycare over the last year. She is always smiling at both drop off and …

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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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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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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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West of Twin Peaks
Openings Now Verified 5.0

Welcome to Little Leaf Daycare, a childcare center dedicated to nurturing young minds. Our specialized Mandarin immersion program empowers children to learn the language while fostering critical...

We’ve had a great experience at Little Leaf daycare. Lea is attentive, caring, and supportive! The facility is always clean and safe, which gives us real peace of mind. Communication is prompt and c…

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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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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,...

Our baby started daycare here at nine months and adjusted super quickly. Lili is very warm and attentive, our baby always has a big smile on him whenever he sees her in the morning. Lili is very good…

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West Portal
Openings Now Verified 5.0

Step by Step CC & Preschool is where every child is known, celebrated, and prepared to thrive. We focus on developing the social, emotional, and academic foundations essential for school success and...

We are so incredibly grateful for this daycare and the wonderful teachers and staff who cared for our son from ages 1 to 4. Over the last three years, it truly became a second home for him and a seco…

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Cayuga Terrace
Openings Now Verified 5.0

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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Oceanview
Openings Now 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...

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Alyssa and are incredibly grateful for all the care and love she has given our child over the past almost three years. It’s been amazing to see how much our…

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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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Excelsior
Openings Now 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...

Sending our son to daycare for the first time was a huge step, and we were incredibly nervous about the transition. Looking back, we had absolutely nothing to worry about! Iris and the other teach…

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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.

We feel so lucky to have found Ana. From day one, she’s provided a warm, loving environment where our daughter has truly thrived. The small, home-like setting means every child gets plenty of individ…

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80 Williar Ave Oceanview
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

La Casita is a relationship-based Spanish Immersion early childhood education program in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood. La Casita runs Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-4:30PM. Both 4-day and 2-day...

Emma is a child whisperer extraordinaire! We can’t say enough incredible things about her as a person and her ability to be so deeply tuned into our children. She has an uncanny way of dropping into …

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Crocker-Amazon
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

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

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...

Keydin has been a godsend to our family. Our daughter, Dalia, has been with Keydin since she was just 5 months old, and under her care, she has flourished. Dalia has excelled in meeting milestones, i…

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Mission Terrace
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

Maripositas Home Daycare provides a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children ages 0 months to 6 years. Our program features Spanish immersion, play-based learning, nutritious homemade...

My two kids have been at Maripositas daycare and they love it atzhiry is a very professional and caring person she has a lot of experience with a lot of age groups I highly Recommend her very trust w…

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

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Mission Terrace
Fully Enrolled 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...

Irma and the staff at Ircebabies World have helped to care for our daughter on numerous occasions and we hope to do so again. I cannot recommend Irma enough; she is organized, communicative, and flex…

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9 Valerton Ct Cayuga Terrace
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

Provider offering childcare services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Curriculum features Spanish immersion and play-based programs, and children participate in reading, circle time,...

I simply cannot say enough wonderful things about Krissia and the her daycare, Oruguitas Childcare. I chose to put my 5 month old son in her care because of her warm, caring presence and the quality …

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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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Mission Terrace
Openings Now 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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Cayuga Terrace
Openings Soon Claimed 5.0

Our family child care program provides a safe, nurturing, and home-like environment where children learn through play and meaningful experiences. Our engaging curriculum includes music, art, science,...

Hola me párese una guardería espectacular me sentía segura que mi hijo estuviera al cuidado de ellos mi hijo a prendió mucho me gusta la dedicación que le toman a nuestros hijos para nosotros busc…

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Mission Terrace
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We believe that a happy and nurturing environment will lead your child to feel secure and nurtured; once we have reached this goal, children won’t have any problem interacting with others in...

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Ingleside
Claimed 5.0

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 want to share my experience with Casitas Cubs here. It’s natural to feel apprehensive about leaving our little ones, but walking into this place gave me a sense of peace and reassurance. Andrea is …

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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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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 LOVE Auntie Ming! And it’s easy to tell she loves her kids. To compliment the other reviews here, which we agree with, our little one started there at 6 months old and stayed for 3 years. Our chil…

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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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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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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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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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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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Excelsior
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Home-based daycare program in the Outer Mission.

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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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Cayuga Terrace
Claimed 5.0

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...

Our daughter started at Little Glowworm Bilingual Childcare when she was 15 months and stayed for two wonderful years until she was ready for preschool. We are so thankful to Hayley for the love, pat…

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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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Outer Mission
Claimed 5.0

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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Excelsior
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

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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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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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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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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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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Excelsior
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Immersion daycare program specializing in care for infants through early school-age children. Program is designed to be fun and effective as children learn life basics in preparation for the future....

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Ingleside

Long running home based care facility located in Ingleside providing affordable care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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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.