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 1 of 2Bakersfield Learning Center #448
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Bakersfield Primrose School #464
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First Steps Los Angeles #1323
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First Steps Oakland #70
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Growing Minds Oakland #62
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Growing Minds Riverside #175
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Jumping Jacks Los Angeles #1331
San Francisco
Little Genius San Jose #367
San Francisco
Los Angeles Little Angels #1339
San Francisco
Oakland Bright Futures Daycare #54
San Francisco
Riverside Bright Futures Daycare #167
San Francisco
Riverside Generations Daycare #159
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Riverside Panda Kids Academy #151
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San Jose Precious Moments #359
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San Jose Primrose School #351
San Francisco
Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.
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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.