Free Preschool in San Francisco, CA

33 Results
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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Visitacion Valley
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Multilingual home-based daycare for children. Curriculum includes Chinese language immersion, and cultural lessons are also taught. Children are encouraged to learn through play-based activities.

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Mission District
Claimed 5.0

Daycare program offering services to infants through early school-age children. Environment values diversity and provides a place for children to play, learn, and grow. Children learn through...

Our son spent a year with Ada starting at 9 months old. This is a dream daycare. The most caring teacher, fun and thoughtful learning activities, hot homemade breakfast and lunch, Spanish immersion, …

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Merced Manor
Claimed 5.0

We arrange rich game activities every day while interacting with children through questions and correct guidance. Teachers let children think during games to promote children's problem solving ability...

very lovely place, people here are all very enthusiastic and patient!

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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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1401 Broadway Polk Gulch
Claimed 5.0

Parent participation cooperative preschool provides half-day care for toddlers and pre-kindergarten children in a play-based learning environment. Program encourages independence and positive...

My son is about to complete his first year of Preschool at TelHi Coop. and because of Covid this was his first school or care experience at 3.5 yrs old, so this school was just what we needed because…

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608 Taraval St Golden Gate Heights
Openings Now 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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Bayview
Claimed 5.0

A home-based daycare in Visitacion Valley offering a Spanish immersion program designed to support the developmental needs of young children. Our play-based approach nurtures cognitive, language,...

Mi experiencia sobre el cuidado infantil con la señora norma zavaleta fue muy buena para mi niña y es muy buena y seguirá siendo muy buena porque mi niña está feliz con el cuidado que ella le da. Est…

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SoMa
Fully Enrolled Claimed 5.0

Family based in-home daycare where learning is all about fun and exploration! We offer a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive through play-based activities that stimulate creativity and...

Tatiana works so hard and provides a safe, fun, and engaging environment for our kid. He loves her and his friends and we feel very comfortable trusting her. She is flexible and accommodating, and co…

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116 Channel St Mission Bay
Claimed 5.0

Montessori program offering a Spanish language immersion to toddlers through elementary-aged children.. Equity and inclusion are promoted to support diversity and global awareness. Middle and high...

My child is in her second school year at The Dahlia School of San Francisco in Mission Bay, currently in kindergarten. After considering many options, my husband and I fell in love with Dahlia and le…

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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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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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Ingleside Terraces
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Childcare and preschool providing age-appropriate care based on each child's individual needs. Children learn through monthly themed activities, outdoor play, music, yoga, and sports, and more.

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Portola
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Preschool facility located in Visitacion Valley providing educational experiences to young children. Environment supports hands-on learning, and the daily routine features reading, writing, math, and...

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1294 Potrero Ave Mission District
Claimed 5.0

Play-based child care for preschool-aged children designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

The staff is very friendly and caring … They care so much for the children and also love them with passion ! I would recommend this school to anyone who has little children !

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220 Beale St South Beach
Claimed 5.0

Non-profit child development center in the Transbay Project Area. Center offers early childhood education for toddlers and preschoolers, along with with free comprehensive family support services....

This toddler and preschool program is new! It opened in 2019 and has a great environment. They have a private play yard on site, and go on awesome fieldtrips to Salesforce park, the Bay Bridge, and m…

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Sunnyside
Claimed 5.0

Danna’a Daycare SF offers childcare for families looking to provide their child with a loving and kind environment that’s just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn...

Kim has been taking care of our son for over a year, before she started this daycare. We feel so fortunate to have found her. From the start, she has been kind, nurturing, and completely dependable. …

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1755 Clay St Polk Gulch

Non-profit Head Start preschool that provides free full-day full-year and full-day part-year services to eligible children in San Francisco. Features a rooftop playground, easy public transit access,...

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1520 Oakdale Ave Bayview

Needs-based preschool, pre-kindergarten, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program located in Bayview. Curriculum includes hands-on opportunities to explore music, art, numbers, and letters. Special...

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426 33rd Ave Richmond District

Non-profit Head Start preschool that provides free full-day full-year and full-day part-year services to eligible children in San Francisco.

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2800 Taraval St Parkside

Non-profit Head Start preschool that provides free full-day services to eligible children in San Francisco. Features an outdoor yard with playground structure, sandbox and water play area.

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800 Presidio Ave Western Addition
Claimed 5.0

Chibi Chan provides a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 2–5. Our program celebrates each child's individuality, fostering independence, decision-making, and...

Both of my kids have attended Chibi Chan Too from 2019 through 2025, and it's hard to put into words just how special this preschool is. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Chibi was the constant…

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Crocker-Amazon
Claimed 5.0

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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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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Merced Heights
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Home provider offering childcare services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Environment is created that supports and respects children's needs. Daily routine includes music,...

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Mission Bay
Claimed 5.0

Modern Education Family Childcare (Mission Bay) is a licensed child care home offering daycare and infant care programs located in Mission Bay in San Francisco, CA. Contact this provider to inquire...

Our son has had an amazing year at Auntie Siu's. She really goes out of her way to make everything special--from fun activities to a great play area outside, he's loved every minute. It's tough to s…

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2507 Pine St Western Addition
Claimed 5.0

Chibi Chan provides a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 2–5. Our program celebrates each child's individuality, fostering independence, decision-making, and...

We love Chibi Chan Too! My son attended the preschool from 2019-2022. He started in the Dolphins class where he learned many skills such as sharing, playing with others, and expressing his feelings. …

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2050 Folsom St Mission District
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A play-based, Spanish dual-immersion child care for preschool-aged children designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

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Merced Heights
Openings Now Claimed

Happy Bear Daycare is a licensed child care home offering school age care programs located in Merced Heights in San Francisco, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.

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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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Mid-Market
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Es un espacio acogedor, luminoso y tranquilo, muy limpio y organizado, diseñado para realizar diversas actividades cognitivas y de lenguaje. Los niños disfrutan de momentos de lectura, conversación en...

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FAQs About San Francisco Free Preschools

Is Pre-K free in California?
California has free voluntary Pre-K (VPK) for four and five year olds as well as TK (transitional kindergarten) for young fives not yet ready for kindergarten.
Are there free preschools in San Francisco, CA?
Based on Winnie provider data, in San Francisco there are 33 preschools that offer free or low-cost tuition.