Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in San Francisco, CA

Our top licensed picks in San Francisco — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 135 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 135 licensed centers in San Francisco, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Explorer Kids Riverside #158

San Francisco, CA · 94112

Family Daycare Capacity 120 0 months - 5 years
2

San Jose Learning Tree #362

San Francisco, CA · 94128

Before & After School Care Capacity 119 3 years - 5 years
3

Riverside Childcare Academy #164

San Francisco, CA · 94121

Montessori Capacity 118 6 weeks - 12 years
4

Explorer Kids Bakersfield #443

San Francisco, CA · 94104

Before & After School Care Capacity 117 3 years - 5 years
5

Los Angeles Stepping Stones #1322

San Francisco, CA · 94108

Family Daycare Capacity 116 0 months - 5 years
6

San Jose Bright Beginnings #346

San Francisco, CA · 94107

Before & After School Care Capacity 116 3 years - 5 years
7

Los Angeles Creative Kids #1325

San Francisco, CA · 94111

Head Start Capacity 115 2 years - 12 years
8

Little Hearts Oakland #55

San Francisco, CA · 94108

Preschool Capacity 115 2 years - 5 years
9

Bakersfield Learning Center #448

San Francisco, CA · 94110

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 114 6 weeks - 5 years
10

San Jose Sunshine Daycare #342

San Francisco, CA · 94102

Family Daycare Capacity 113 0 months - 5 years

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