Top Child Care, Preschool & Daycare in San Francisco, CA

Finding the best daycare in San Francisco, CA is easier with our listings of licensed childcare, preschools, and daycare centers near you. Whether you need infant care, affordable daycare, drop-in daycare, Spanish-speaking childcare, or 24-hour options, San Francisco offers home-based daycares and top-rated daycare centers to fit your needs. Start your search today and find the best daycare near me in San Francisco!

Top-rated daycares in San Francisco

Parents review: these daycares are highly rated for safety, cleanliness, and educational programs.

Garden Daycare

5.0(114)

San Francisco, CA

Center

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Mathnasium of Sunset District San Francisco

5.0(113)

San Francisco, CA

Center

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Three Bears Childcare

5.0(87)

San Francisco, CA

Center

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Modern PlaySpace Preschool

5.0(83)

San Francisco, CA

Center

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Mathnasium of Pacific Heights San Francisco

5.0(69)

San Francisco, CA

Center

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Fun With Mandarin Preschool and Daycare

5.0(55)

San Francisco, CA

Center

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Elmira's Childcare

5.0(47)

San Francisco, CA

Center

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Joan’s Daycare

5.0(47)

San Francisco, CA

Center

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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