Best Drop-In Daycares in San Francisco, CA

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Outer Richmond
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Rimma's Day Care is a licensed home-based daycare provider in the Outer Richmond district of San Francisco. The daycare operates in a residential setting.

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984 Dolores st. # 1 Dolores Heights
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We offer bilingual nature play-based program for children under six years old. Waldorf-inspired curriculum incorporates nature into daily lessons along with art, music, and dance activities. Children...

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Parkmerced
Openings Now Verified 5.0

Home-based daycare and Spanish immersion language program. Small group setting allows curriculum to meet every child's individual needs and interests while daily activities focused on developing...

We’re so glad My Peke Care was recommended for our young toddler. Mirza and her helpers were so loving, caring, and accommodating to our family. Mirza’s curriculum and Spanish immersion program were …

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Golden Gate Heights
Openings Now Verified 5.0

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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Portola
Openings Now Verified 5.0

Family child care that aims to provide various learning experiences for children. Features a home-like learning environment inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach and carefully designed...

The best daycare experience we could ever ask for Our daughter was at this daycare for almost two years, starting at 6 months, and it truly became her second home. What made it so special was Pyre…

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Inner Richmond
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Where Little Stars Shine Bright! Embark on a nurturing journey with us, nestled in the heart of San Francisco. From our beginnings as Twinkle Star Family Daycare in 2007, we've become a leading name...

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274 4th ave Inner Richmond
Openings Now Verified 5.0

Specializing in infant care starting at 3 months, TeddyCare offers a warm, nurturing home-based daycare in. We provide full-time indoor and outdoor care for children ages 3 months to 4 years, with a...

Our family has been with TeddyCare since 2022, when Ethan was just 8 months old, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Danielle and her team are a caring family with years of expe…

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380 21st Ave Richmond District
Openings Now Verified 5.0

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...

We were so happy and so lucky to have Wonder Years open in our neighborhood. Wonder Years was everything we wanted in a daycare center for our baby and more. The teachers are incredibly kind, loving,…

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North Beach
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Daycare and preschool located in North Beach home. Children learn through age-appropriate play and are supported in all stages of development through a multilingual family-style environment. Mother...

We call it **Adventure School** because they take your little ones on the most incredible outings across the city—all included in your tuition! Not only that, but they also serve delicious, nutritiou…

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50 Elk St Glen Park
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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...

Oh how we love Glenridge. My three kids all attended this lovely school nestled in the middle of the woods, in Glen Park Canyon. After our twins graduated, we were so happy our youngest would get to …

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443 Foerster St Outer Mission
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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...

My daughter recently graduated from Miraloma having spent two years at the adorable little red schoolhouse. Our family really enjoyed the co-op experience and supportive parent community. We formed l…

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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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Ashbury Heights
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Program offers early learning services to toddlers and preschool-age children. Curriculum adapts accordingly to children's needs, interests, and learning styles. Daily activities include singing,...

Our family loved Blueside. Rosa is kind and attentive, and clearly cares about the kids. The kids also love her and are happy to see her in the mornings. Our son enjoyed the daily outings to parks an…

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Outer Sunset
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Small home-based preschool in the Outer Sunset. Emphasis is placed on language, arts and crafts, dance, and music. The curriculum also features reading, math, and science. Outdoor play sessions offer...

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Portola
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Jojo’s Playhouse is a boutique home daycare in San Francisco offering small group care for infants and young children. Our nurturing, play-based program includes storytime, sensory play, art, outdoor...

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2124 Taraval St Parkside
Openings Now Verified 5.0

Panda Children's Center is a fun-filled yet educational preschool in San Francisco. We offer a research-based curriculum that supports children’s rapidly growing curiosity. Children will build...

My 2 year old picked up a handful of new material after attending Panda Center for 3 months. She would come home humming and dancing new songs in Mandarin and English with a big smile on her face. Th…

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Lower Haight
Claimed 5.0

In-home daycare in the Duboce Triangle area. Program provides an opportunity to learn through play, and hands-on experiences include field trips and outdoor activities. Children have access to...

We had an amazing time with Lisa. My daughter attended part time and full time daycare at Lisa's from 12 months, to 24 months and we are so glad that we found her. Lisa provides a warm, clean, educat…

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Holly Park
Claimed 5.0

Family daycare serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children.

We LOVE Gloria and it’s clear that our little one loves her and Fernando as well. Gloria has managed our baby from 5 months all the way through the separation anxiety phase to being a toddler and we …

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Mission District
Claimed 5.0

Home-based Mandarin language daycare program located in Chinatown. Activities include outdoor time, storytime, music, and art.

We highly recommend Little Cherry Daycare, our daughter used to go to this daycare and we were more than happy with them!! Rose and her assistants are great, very caring and lovely people, our daught…

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1258 22nd Ave Outer Sunset
Claimed 5.0

Family childcare located in a Sunset district home with a beautiful backyard garden. Provider utilizes a nature-based program with a seasonal curriculum. Children spend three hours outside and enjoy...

My child has been at Children's Sunflower House & Garden under the loving care of Lin Barcellos from 18months up to very recently, the age of 4.5 years. I am so grateful to have found Lin by chance,…

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Central Richmond
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Jenny's Daycare in Central Richmond offers a play-based program focusing on creativity, movement, and hands-on learning. With weekly themed lessons, enrichment teachers lead music, dance, early...

Jenny's Daycare is phenomenal. We've had one of our boys with them for the last 3.5 years and couldn't be happier. They're incredibly accommodating whenever there's an issue with our schedules. Our o…

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Ingleside
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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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Little Russia
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

Home-based childcare program offering a learning environment that encourages growth. Program activities are child-led to encourage each child to interact with surrounding world while developing...

My husband and I were both in medical residency when we sent our son to Little Ducklings starting at age 4 months, until he was a year and a half old when we moved away. I trusted the care he receive…

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Mid-Market
Claimed 5.0

Our Spanish Immersion Program, for children ages birth to 10, offers a dynamic and nurturing environment where engaging activities foster early learning and development. Our blended curriculum...

Is an excellent environment for any child. My children love going to daycare because they are learning how to speak in Spanish as well as being prepared for Kindergarten. Caretaker in charger is a ve…

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321 Judah St Inner Sunset
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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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Sunnydale
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Our bilingual kindergarten offers a unique Montessori based program that blends Mandarin and English for infants and toddlers. Our qualified teachers hold site supervision permit, certified in CPR 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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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
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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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Outer Sunset
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Home-based daycare providing activities for infants from three months old to preschool age. Daily schedule includes circle time, free play, art, letter activities, and story time. Fun learning...

Elaine is amazing! I found her here on Winnie, and my kids love her. We started with Elaine when my child (C) was six months old, and she is now two. Elaine is very accommodating with our schedule an…

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Outer Sunset
Claimed 5.0

Welcome to Mon Jardin Daycare!🌸 We offer a warm, safe, and joyful learning environment based on the Montessori approach. ✏️Our program encourages independence, creativity, and social development for...

Last Monday ( May 5th ), my family went to Monjardin daycare to get to know their activities. The daycare is well organized and suitable for children. The lunch provided to the children was home-c…

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Central Richmond
Claimed 5.0

Home-based daycare provider located along various bus routes for easy access.

Zaya's Daycare has been a wonderful support to our family, and we love the care our son receives there and the relationship he has developed with Zaya and her mother Nina. I knew immediately that Zay…

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Rincon Hill
Claimed 5.0

At Pumpkin’s Corner, we create a nurturing and educational environment for your child. Our childcare offers nutritious menus including AM snacks, lunch, & PM snacks, a child-led curriculum that...

We highly recommend Pumpkin's Corner to parents who are looking for a loving and wholesome environment for their child. Teacher Vicky has been an integral part of our lives, nurturing and guiding o…

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Dolores Heights
Claimed 5.0

Welcome to Du Iz Tak ? Daycare, a warm and nurturing home daycare designed for children aged 6 months to 12 years. Our program focuses on play-based learning and fostering social skills in a cozy,...

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Du iz tak daycare. From the moment our son Andrew started, Daniela has been incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. Being Brazilian, she brings suc…

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Outer Sunset
Claimed 5.0

Home-based daycare located in the Sunset District. A structured program integrates free play with the school curriculum. Offers a daycare subscription for families that do not require a regular care...

My daughter attended Little Critters for two years starting when she was 7 months old. Little Critters provided warm and personal care, and I was confident my daughter was lovingly cared for. Homema…

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5727 Geary Blvd Little Russia
Claimed 5.0

Preschool center using a blend of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, High Scope, and Waldorf philosophies to guide teaching. Program focuses on developing Chinese as a second language by providing a 100%...

My kids love attending preschool. They came home spontaneously speaking mandarin a couple of months after attending. I love how clean they are. They have shoes specifically for inside the day care to…

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Mission Bay
Claimed 5.0

Family daycare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers where children learn through play, music, drawing and games. Children have access to indoor and outdoor play areas and spend time outdoors daily,...

Kooky has been more than just a daycare; she is like a grandmother to my daughter and a "second home" for our family. My daughter attended from 4 months old until she turned 3. Growing up surrounded …

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Parkside
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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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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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Mission District
Claimed 5.0

In-home family daycare serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in the Mission district.

My kiddo spent his days with Raquelle and Ofelia and the other kids from about 6 months to 3 years old. He loved going there and misses them dearly now that he is in preschool. We still drop in now…

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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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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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Portola
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Home-based Spanish immersion preschool offering a nature-based, Waldorf-inspired forest school program centered around creative and imaginative play. Play-based curriculum is entirely in Spanish and...

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Chinatown
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Home-based facility located in Chinatown providing care to children ages newborn to 3 years old.

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Excelsior
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Home-based daycare program in the Outer Mission.

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Holly Park
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Waldorf inspired Spanish speaking nursery school where children are free to play, explore, and develop naturally in a home-based environment. Cognitive and physical development are encouraged through...

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Silver Terrace
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Our daycare has a safe and creative environment for your child. We are a Chinese immersion program. We provide a variety of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for children. All teachers are CPR...

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Outer Sunset
Claimed 5.0

At Little Stars, I want children to feel empowered to follow their own interests in a safe space. I believe in a play-based philosophy. Children will be encouraged to learn through doing! I will...

For the past 4 years, Ugi and her staff have taken great care of both of my children (4 yrs old daughter and 2 yrs old son). My older daughter loved her time with Ugi up until she moved onto presch…

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Showplace Square
Claimed 5.0

We are proud to announce the opening of our new daycare in the Schowplace neighborhood. Our San Francisco location offers free 20-minute parking for your convenience. We prepare children for the...

We recently transferred our 4-year-old son to this daycare, and it turned out to be a great decision. The most important sign for us is that he is genuinely happy: in the morning he eagerly runs to d…

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FAQs About San Francisco Drop-In Daycares

How does drop-in daycare work
To take advantage of drop-in daycare services, it's important to first complete the registration process for your child. Once enrolled, you gain the flexibility to use the daycare on an as-needed basis. However, it's advisable to check availability in advance—either by calling or booking online—to secure your spot. This type of daycare is especially beneficial for parents in need of occasional childcare solutions or when unexpected gaps in regular childcare arise.
What is a drop-in daycare?
A drop-in daycare is a program where parents can drop their children off for a few hours per day or when their regular care isn't available. Some programs may offer full-day drop-in care while others only provide a few hours of care at a time.