Licensed Daycare in San Francisco, California
This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.
Childcare costs in San Francisco
ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in San Francisco vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).
Full California licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 65 kids
All San Francisco licensed centers
Page 3 of 9First Steps Oakland #70
San Francisco
First Steps San Jose #355
San Francisco
Growing Minds Bakersfield #460
San Francisco
Growing Minds Oakland #62
San Francisco
Growing Minds Riverside #175
San Francisco
Growing Minds San Jose #347
San Francisco
Happy Days Bakersfield Daycare #462
San Francisco
Happy Days Los Angeles Daycare #1317
San Francisco
Happy Days Oakland Daycare #64
San Francisco
Happy Days San Jose Daycare #349
San Francisco
Jumping Jacks Los Angeles #1331
San Francisco
Jumping Jacks Riverside #149
San Francisco
Jumping Jacks San Jose #363
San Francisco
Kids R Us Los Angeles #1329
San Francisco
Kids R Us Oakland #76
San Francisco
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Search 135 Licensed Centers in San Francisco
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.