Best Daycares in 94116 - Updated June 2026

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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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Parkside
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Program provides high-quality child development and language learning, top-notch care, and stimulating setting for children over nine months old. We offer an emergent, interactive and content-rich...

My son just graduated from Panda Garden (3yo) and we were so sad to leave! He is currently at a new preschool and keeps telling us how much he misses his "old school". He started at 14 months old and…

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Ashbury Heights
Openings Now Verified 5.0

Jewish preschool program offering a curriculum that encourages learning through play. Teachers provide children with the tools necessary to build confidence, kindness, innovation, critical thinking,...

We loved our time at Cole Valley Gan. It is an incredibly thoughtful, intentional program, and it’s clear how deeply the teachers care about the children as whole humans. My son's teacher, Elishev…

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Outer Sunset
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Home-based preschool with a traditional Montessori-style curriculum. Two educational programs are available: early preschool for children under 3, and kindergarten prep for 3 to 6 year olds. Daily...

Our son started at LWM "little school" when he was 3 years old. He loved every day there. Mr Michael and the teachers make learning fun with crafts, art, sensory, and outdoor play, and gardening. Mon…

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West of Twin Peaks
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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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Inner Sunset
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Home-based English and Russian bilingual daycare in the Inner Sunset. Program utilizes a holistic approach with educational activities that foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth....

My son has been going to Ella's for about 14 months. (As I am writing this, it is his last week as he is moving on to pre-K.) I was super worried about leaving my son with someone I didn't know, so d…

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Outer Sunset
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Chinese immersion family childcare and preschool offered in home environment. Caring for the children with love, heartfelt education, and patient guidelines, to develop the potential of children and...

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Golden Gate Heights
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Golden Gate Heights Mandarin Daycare is a small Mandarin family daycare committed to providing a nurturing and immersive environment where young children can explore and learn through play-based...

My kids absolutely love staying at Golden Gate Care. He told me he really enjoys the design—it feels welcoming and comfortable. He also appreciates how well Mr. Zhao takes care of him and how attenti…

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2358 24th Ave Parkside
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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,...

Rainbow Montessori brought back hope to my child who was overwhelmed by a TK program. Candace taught social-emotional and conflict resolution skills - beyond a simple 'be kind' message. She teaches…

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Golden Gate Heights
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Home-based bilingual daycare offering infant and toddler care, nursery, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten programs. Center dedicates entire floor of home to daycare. Curriculum is...

Absolutely wonderful experience having my son there! The staff at World of Learning and Fun are exceptional; they're super caring and attentive. My child has flourished here, developing both academic…

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Parkside
Fully Enrolled Verified 5.0

We are a warm, play-based in-home daycare providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers ages 8 weeks to 2 years 9 months. Our staff are passionate about supporting...

Grace Infant Care Center made our daughter's first daycare experience so special (and in the middle of a pandemic!). We originally chose Grace Infant because they seemed the most thoughtful and conse…

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West Portal
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Education-focused home daycare that offers yoga, arts and crafts, and celebratory activities for various holidays. Rest assured, program is committed to providing the utmost care for each child....

Buya and the team at Alphabet kids are wonderful. My daughter attended here from age 6mo-19mo. Not only was she safe and loved (our top priorities), the team also provides fun and enriching environme…

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West Portal
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A large home-based childcare and preschool in the Parkside/Sunset district. The curriculum focuses on age appropriate developmental skills, circle time, literacy, scientific exploration and social...

As first time parents we did not know what to expect from the daycare experience. Once we started our reluctance of letting go of our first child soon turned into reverence towards their skills as b…

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Golden Gate Heights
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Family day care near Forest Hill with preschool lessons and daily music and dance classes.

We send our 21-month-old, and we cannot say enough wonderful things about this home-away-from-home. Our daughter absolutely adores Eleena and Luba and smiles SO MUCH at drop off, and is always playin…

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2179 47th Ave Outer Sunset
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Bilingual English and Chinese in-home daycare providing an educational environment for children of all ages. Children are cared for in a dedicated area equipped with toys, activity stations, and space...

Ivy and Jin are caring and responsive caregivers who maintain high standards for safety and cleanliness. Our child was happy in their care, and we always felt we could depend on them. They helpfully …

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Parkside
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In-home childcare program for young children. Students learn through play and exploration and center has both indoor and outdoor play spaces.

We have loved our experience with Amy and Happy Childcare. Amy and her teacher provide such a wonderful, loving childcare! Amy sends out daily report cards for the littles ones, so you always know ho…

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Outer Sunset
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I have got Child Development AS Degrees at CCSF since 2018. Our daycare is A bilingual English & Mandarin childcare in outer Sunset. We are provide a safety and welcoming environment which brings...

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608 Taraval St Golden Gate Heights
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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...

Our family has had a wonderful experience at A Star Bridge Mandarin Immersion Preschool and Child Care. My son has been attending for about a year and a half, and his Mandarin has improved tremendous…

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Parkside
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In-home daycare provides childcare and early learning opportunities in the Sunset District. Age-appropriate toys, games, and books are available for interactive learning. Exploration and discovery are...

This is a really good place for my baby! He’s always taken care of.

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Parkside
Fully Enrolled Claimed 5.0

Home daycare specializing in infant care located in the Sunset/Parkside area of San Francisco. Small group program offers a low provider-to-child ratio with a four infant limit. Age-appropriate...

I cannot recommend Betty enough. Betty was, and remains, like family. I was so nervous to leave my 5 month old with anyone and Betty raised her like her own. Our daughter was so happy with Betty and …

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Golden Gate Heights
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In-home daycare in the Inner Parkside neighborhood.

My son went to Happy Childhood for a year and thrived! We only left because we moved. He started when he was four months old and refused to take a bottle (from everyone). Naturally, I was stressed. W…

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Outer Sunset
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Home-based bilingual English and Russia child care in the Sunset. Children learn through arts and crafts, songs, performances, and indoor and outdoor play.

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West Portal
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Childcare program for families in the Sunset District of San Francisco from infants to school age. Program strives to promote growth in all developmental areas, language and literacy, social and...

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Parkside
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Bilingual in-home daycare located in the Sunset providing full and part time care to infants, toddlers and preschool-age children. Curriculum features activities and lessons to enhance growth and...

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Outer Sunset
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Daycare provider in the Sunset where children learn cognitive, mental, social, and emotional development through play, music, and dance. Curriculum comprises multiple activities specially targeted to...

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Parkside
Fully Enrolled Claimed 5.0

Family childcare offering care and early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Aim is to provide an environment that meets the social, emotional, physical, and...

This year our family moved from New York to San Francisco with our four-year-old Bryce, who has mild autism and language delay. Moving meant restarting supports, which felt overwhelming. Thanks to a …

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Outer Sunset
Claimed 5.0

Bilingual family child care home offers opportunities for children to learn Engish and Cantonese through exploring. Program follows The Creative Curriculum and strives to create a learning environment...

Our child loves Little Universe Family Childcare. Melanie is a wonderful caregiver, and our daughter always enters and leaves with a big smile on her face. This is our second time starting a child in…

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Parkside
Claimed 5.0

Trilingual Mandarin, Cantonese, and English-immersion family daycare in the Outer Parkside area. Children learn and play to develop all of five selves including cognitive, creative, social-emotional,...

Our daughter attended Happy Land Daycare for 1.5 years (6 months- almost 2) before joining her older brother’s preschool. Overall we were very pleased with the program and our daughter seemed happ…

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Outer Sunset
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Family daycare providing services for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in a small setting. Spanish immersion program is routine and movement-focused and includes arts, crafts, and outdoor...

Our daughter started at Sol when she was 10 months old and she recently moved into a preschool (at 3.5 years). Our time with Say and Yoryo was wonderful, and we truly could not have asked for a bette…

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Outer Sunset
Claimed 5.0

In-home daycare for infants and toddlers. The facility provides a safe and enriching environment for the children to explore and grow. Children learn through play-based activities such as outdoor...

I am extremely grateful for the care that Winnie and her team have been providing for my son, who started at Winnie’s Baby House when he just turned 6 months. Winnie keeps the place (both indoor an…

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Outer Sunset
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Create a warm and fun environment where young children can grow and learn. Our daycare uses the Creative Curriculum, which focuses on hands-on learning. This helps children explore their interests and...

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Parkside
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Bilingual in-home daycare located in the Sunset District. Children grow, learn, and thrive in an environment that encourages play and exploration. Care is provided in a dedicated space with...

Pauline is very experienced and will be a great source of advice for first-time parents. My daughter loved going to Pauline's daycare, which she attended from 5 months old to 27 months old. Pauline w…

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1984 Great Hwy Outer Sunset
Claimed 5.0

Home-based Mandarin immersion childcare and preschool program in the Richmond District. Program offers academic courses and curriculum suitable for young children that includes Mandarin, science,...

Highest recommendation possible for Growing Tree! Over our years as parents, the teachers have become like our extended family. They have consistently provided loving, responsive, thoughtful care to …

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Outer Sunset
Claimed 5.0

Childcare program offering age appropriate activities to help children participate actively in learning process. Teacher-guided activities allow children to experience opportunities for exploration...

Yolanda is sweet, understanding, and super gentle. Her daycare is clean with lots of greenery also! Abby loves her! I love how she provides healthy meal options. What I love are daily pictures and te…

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Outer Sunset
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A warm, nurturing home daycare located in the heart of San Francisco. We provide a safe, loving, and enriching environment where children can learn, play, and grow through hands-on activities, art,...

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2442 29th Ave Parkside
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Bilingual daycare follows the developmental needs of young children while respecting individual differences in each child. Children learn in English and Chinese.

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Parkside
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Our early education program nurtures young learners with individualized curricula and child-friendly classrooms to help them reach their full potential. Since 2015, we’ve offered a trilingual...

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Outer Sunset

Small in-home daycare in the Sunset district of San Francisco.

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Parkside

Large, in-home family daycare in the Sunset district.

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Outer Sunset

Small, home-based daycare in the Sunset district.

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Outer Sunset
Claimed 5.0

Home-based site offers childcare and early learning services to infants, toddlers and preschool-age children. Daily activities include story time, drawing, music and outdoor play. Imagination is...

I can’t say enough good things about Shirley and her daycare. My son started when he was 10 months and loved every day with Shirley. He thrived in the intimate, loving environment. Lots of amazing to…

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2650 42nd Ave Parkside

After school program located at Ulloa Elementary School. Academic enrichment through play and exploration teaches literacy, music, math, science, art, and life skills.

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Parkside

In-home, Russian-speaking daycare in the Sunset district. Program provides flexible hours to accommodate unique schedules. Goal is to prepare children for kindergarten through activities including...

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Outer Sunset
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Small in-home daycare in the Outer Sunset.

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Outer Sunset
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Mandarin-immersion family child care helping children develop social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills in a playful environment. Children will communicate in Mandarin daily.

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Outer Sunset
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Lina's Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Outer Sunset in San Francisco, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

We love Lina's mandarin daycare! Two of our kids have been at Lina's and she took great care of both of them. Our kids started at Lina's at 6 months and she helped us introduce solids leading to b…

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Parkside
Claimed 5.0

Johanna Luna is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Parkside in San Francisco, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

Our son Royal attended Johanna’s program and our experience was absolutely wonderful. Johanna has a deep love for children and creates a nurturing, peaceful, and joyful environment. Her meals are hea…

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Parkside
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Yane Gu is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Parkside in San Francisco, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

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Outer Sunset

Happy Garden Family Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Outer Sunset in San Francisco, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

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Parkside

Liana Toy Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Parkside in San Francisco, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

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Parkside

Sunset Childcare SF is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Parkside in San Francisco, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

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