Best Daycares in San Francisco, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in San Francisco based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in San Francisco

  1. #1 — Little People Preschool and T K Score: 100%

    Little people preschool & TK

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Crayon Box Preschool Score: 97%

    The Crayon Box Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Teaching Tots Preschool Score: 91%

    Teaching Tots Preschool San Francisco, CA

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Jamaroo Kids Score: 91%

    JAMaROO Kids

    Programs: Email JAMaROOKids@gmail.com to inquire for Private Events!, Party Event Services JAMaROO Kids (415) 614 2001 info@jamarookids.com Facebook, Instagram, Facebook, YOUTUBE, PINTEREST, LINKEDIN, YELP, NEWS, Amazon Store Front, TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS, Partners, Press, Team JAMaROO, Testimonials, REGISTRATION, CLASSES, LOCATIONS School Programs, Noe Valley JAMaROO Kids Club, JAMaROO Kids Club Cow Hollow, Outdoor Classes in the Park, Marin Classes, Peninsula Classes, The Battery, Natural Resources, EVENTS Party Event Services, Library Events, Kids Club Events, Free Community Classes, Networking Events. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Petite Explorer Score: 86%

    Petite Explorer Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Moldovan Academy Score: 86%

    Preschool, childcare, daycare, toddler care, infant care, prekindergarten, prek, education, schools, academic, curriculum

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — St Thomas Apostle Pre-school and Pre-k Learning Center Score: 86%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9816827926. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool, pre-k. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool, Pre K. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Provident Montessori Score: 86%

    Provident Montessori is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: https://www.providentmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Petite Explorer Preschool Score: 86%

    Petite Explorer Preschool is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.petiteexplorer.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — La Scuola International School Score: 86%

    La Scuola International School is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.lascuolasf.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Montessori Children’s Center Score: 84%

    Montessori Children's Center

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Project Commotion Score: 83%

    Project Commotion: Child development, movement, play & community

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — SOMA Daycare & Preschool Score: 83%

    SOMA Daycare & Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Lana's Dwarfs Score: 82%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9464758908. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Glenridge Cooperative Nursery Score: 81%

    Glenridge Cooperative Preschool

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Faces SF Hayes Valley Child Development Center Infant and Toddlers Score: 80%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/10708025139. Type: center-based. Program signals: infant-care, toddler-care. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Jefferson Early Education School Score: 80%

    Jefferson Early Education School is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.sfusd.edu/en/schools/school-information/2111.html.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — facessf Score: 74%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/732239389. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Wu Yee Score: 74%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13298145171. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Noe Valley Nursery School Score: 71%

    Noe Valley Nursery School

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Teaching Tots Preschool Score: 71%

    Teaching Tots Preschool is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://teachingtotspreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School Score: 69%

    Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.hacns.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Potrero Hill Montessori School Score: 69%

    Potrero Hill Montessori School is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.potrerohillmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Au P’tit Monde Score: 69%

    Au P’tit Monde is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.auptitmonde.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Little Sun Preschool Score: 69%

    Little Sun Preschool is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.littlesunpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Sunset Sprouts Preschool Score: 69%

    Sunset Sprouts Preschool is a childcare center in San Francisco, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://calendly.com/preschooltour/20min.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Parkside Preschool And Kindergarten Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/404671334. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Mission Montessori Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/282917235. Type: montessori. Program signals: montessori. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Bright Horizons Score: 63%

    Find a Daycare Center Near You

    Programs: Infant Care, Toddler Care Education, Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, Kindergarten, Our Curriculum, Overview, On Site Child Care, Back Up Care, Elder Care, Family Concierge, College Coach, Enhanced Family Supports, Global Services, Tuition Subsidies, Brokers and Consultants, Employee Education Solutions, Values, Culture Inclusion, History, Leadership, Awards, Foundation, News, Responsibility, Resources, Log In, Search, Find a Center, Search Bright Horizons Search. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Delia’s Little Angels Score: 60%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8314579313. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in San Francisco?
Little People Preschool and T K is currently the #1 ranked daycare in San Francisco based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in San Francisco?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in San Francisco?
Childcare costs in San Francisco vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.