Best Daycares in South San Francisco

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

70 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Mateo County

2022 median
$2,401
/ month
infant
$1,720
/ month
toddler
$1,893
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $964/month).

South San Francisco offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 70 licensed facilities, including 8 Family Child Care Homes and 6 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in South San Francisco, San Mateo County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, 2nd Generation Cabot (inf), holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in South San Francisco, San Mateo County charge a median of $2,142 per month for infant care and $1,688 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,520 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 20 Daycares in South San Francisco

1

2nd Generation Cabot (inf)

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 108
2

2nd Generation Cabot (ps)

Excellent

Child Care Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 264
3

2nd Generation Cabot (sa)

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 70
4

America P. Avila

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · South San Francisco

Capacity: 14
5

Annabelle Aquino

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · South San Francisco

Capacity: 14
6

Building Kidz

Excellent

Child Care Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 60
7

Camille M. Pozzi

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · South San Francisco

Capacity: 14
8

Christie T. Cruz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · South San Francisco

Capacity: 14
9

Christina M. Houlihan

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · South San Francisco

Capacity: 14
10

Cssf Preschool Program - Little Steps

Excellent

Child Care Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 20
11

Cssf Rec Dept - Buri Buri After School Prog. (sa)

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 180
12

Cssf Rec Dept-ponderosa After School Rec Program

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 160
13

Cssf Rec Dept-siebecker Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 55
14

Cssf Rec Dept-spruce After School Rec Program

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 30
15

Cssf Rec Dept-westborough Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 99
16

Dana Elizabeth Kerrigan

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · South San Francisco

Capacity: 14
17

Estela M. Chavez De Cerda

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · South San Francisco

Capacity: 14
18

Franciele Lopes De Sousa

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · South San Francisco

Capacity: 14
19

Gateway Child Care Center - Infant

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 36
20

Genentech 2nd Generation @ Allerton

Excellent

Child Care Center · South San Francisco

Capacity: 430

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in South San Francisco?
There are 70 licensed daycare facilities in South San Francisco, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in South San Francisco?
South San Francisco has 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 6 Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center, 8 Family Child Care Home. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in South San Francisco rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in South San Francisco have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in South San Francisco?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in South San Francisco charge approximately $2,142/month for infants, $1,602/month for toddlers, and $1,688/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,520/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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