Best Drop-In Daycares in San Francisco, CA

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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
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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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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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Mission Bay
Openings Now Verified 5.0

Daycare program encouraging development and growth through hands-on learning experiences and exploration. Program goal is to allow children to expand knowledge and capabilities while providing...

Fatema is so wonderful. She is very warm and cares a lot for the kids. They learn, they play, they eat great food. Our son had a wonderful time with Fatema, and we are very lucky to have found her.

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Parkmerced
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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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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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984 Dolores st. # 1 Dolores Heights
Openings Now Verified 5.0

Welcome to Valle de Niños, a magical, bilingual (Spanish/English) nature play-based sanctuary nestled in a spacious Victorian home at 984 Dolores St. #1 in San Francisco, CA! Founded in 2013 by expert...

We could not imagine a better place for our son. Aida and the other teachers are passionate, kind and patient. They do many activities with the kids related to nature discovery and art, which we …

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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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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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Mission Bay
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

Cici’s Family Child Care is a licensed home-based child care program located in Mission Bay, San Francisco. We provide a safe, nurturing, and small-group environment for infants and toddlers. Our...

We had such a wonderful experience at Cici’s Daycare! We were in San Francisco and needed drop-in childcare for our 19-month-old daughter, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the…

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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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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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Little Russia
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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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...

We consider ourselves so lucky to have Elaine! As first time parents, we had a fair bit of anxiety about starting our son at daycare. Elaine assured us she would take care of him like one of her own,…

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Cayuga Terrace
Openings Now 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,...

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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Dolores Heights
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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,...

Daniela and Fernando are amazing caregivers. They are so warm and caring with the kids in their care and I feel so comfortable with my son at their daycare. I love that they go to the park everyday, …

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Excelsior
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

Bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. Early childcare programs are offered for children between 0 months to 3 years old. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities,...

This is a great group of teachers. Kind, loving, with good attention to detail. They keep a well cleaned home, and take the kids to the park a ton. Very happy having our 19 month old here.

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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 runs an incredible daycare. The staff is patient, attentive, and they create a really nurturing environment where our 2-year-old can thrive. One of our favorite things is the diversity of the k…

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608 Taraval St Golden Gate Heights
Claimed 5.0

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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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
Claimed 5.0

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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Mission District
Claimed 5.0

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

Our son started going to Dominique's when he was 5 months old. We were super nervous but Raquelle and Ofelia made the transition easy and we've absolutely loved having him attend ever since. They cle…

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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 and her team are amazing. My son attended Kooky’s from 6 months to nearly 3 years. She made the place feel like a second home for him and it was great to have the peace of mind during the day t…

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Visitacion Valley
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

Preschool program offering play-based curriculum in a home-based setting. Children participate in imaginative free play, arts and crafts, and outdoor science experiences. Education and play are...

Sunshine Childcare is the best place to go if you are looking for a Preschool structured family childcare for your children in San Francisco. We’ve tried out several different places, but finally, we…

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461 Ashbury Street Haight-Ashbury
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La Creche is a home-based daycare located in the Haight-Ashbury, with a mixed-age group. Younger children focus on sharing, engaging, and socialization while older children focus on basic beginner...

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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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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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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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North Beach
Claimed 5.0

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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Showplace Square
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

Home-based daycare in San Francisco offering a trilingual environment (English, Russian, and Kazakh) for children aged 3 months to 6 years. We prioritize small groups and an individualized approach,...

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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Outer Sunset
Openings Now 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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Outer Sunset
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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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Mission District
Fully Enrolled 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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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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443 Foerster St Outer Mission
Claimed 5.0

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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Cayuga Terrace
Openings Now 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...

Little Glowworm Bilingual Childcare has truly become like a second home for our family. Our daughter has been there for 4 years, and we are so grateful for the loving and caring environment she has g…

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610 20th Streeet Dogpatch
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

Growing Stem Academy is a brand new Chinese-English bilingual program with play based learning and Reggio-Emilia inspired teaching philosophy.

Our son started at Growing STEM Academy a few months ago, and it has been a wonderful experience from day one. Every morning, he looks forward to going to school, and talks a lot about his teachers, …

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Mission Bay
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A licensed home-based childcare in Mission Bay for toddlers and preschoolers. With 20+ years of experience, we offer a very safe, nurturing, Montessori-inspired environment where children learn...

We’ve been with Hafiza since our child was around 9 months old, and now, at 4 years old, she’s still in Hafiza’s care. From the very beginning, Hafiza has felt like family. She creates a safe, nurtur…

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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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Silver Terrace
Claimed 5.0

Home-based preschool program offering dual language support focusing on helping children develop a second language skills. We promote social emotional learning, social skills. Using the (CA ITLF) Ca...

Family Little Champions, fue un lugar muy bonito para mi niño en el cual el cuidado fue muy bueno y aprendio mucho mi bebe, agradecida con el personal del decare muchas gracias Family Little Champion…

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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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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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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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Silver Terrace
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Provider offering childcare services for young learners. Children are encouraged to learn through play and participate in circle time, dramatic play, music, dance, arts and crafts, and outdoor...

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Hunters Point
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Outer Mission area. Teachers provide a variety of developmentally-appropriate activities to work on each child's physical, social,...

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633 Taraval St Parkside
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Meaningful Beginnings provides high-quality care and early education for children ages 0–3. Our philosophy is inspired by Reggio Emilia, the belief that children excel when provided with a holistic...

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254 Laguna Honda Blvd West of Twin Peaks
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Meaningful Beginnings offers premium care and early education for children ages 0–5. Our program is deeply inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, rooted in the belief that children thrive through a...

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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.