Ages 5–17

Best School-Age Care in San Francisco

Top 20 licensed programs serving kids ages 5–17, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

21 school-age programs
0 top rated
95% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in San Francisco County

2022 median
$2,627
/ month
infant
$1,877
/ month
toddler
$2,066
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $983/month).

San Francisco has 21 licensed programs serving school-age children (5+). This mix includes School-Age Centers focused on before/after school, plus Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover older kids. California caps school-age ratios at 1:14.

95% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Click any listing for the full inspection history and complaint record.

Whether you need before-school drop-off, after-school pickup, or full-day summer care, this list covers the top programs in your area. Each facility page includes current tuition (when the owner has published it), schedule options, and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 School-Age Programs in San Francisco

1

Buena Vista Child Care, Inc.(sa)

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 200
2

Ccfc-50 Raymond Center (sa)

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 36
3

Ccfc-turk School Age Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 53
4

Claire Lilienthal After School Program

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 130
5

Facessf - Bayview School Age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 90
6

Family Connections Centers - School Age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 74
7

Hamilton Shelter Program

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 23
8

Hamilton Transitional Housing

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 28
9

Helen Hawk Children's Ctr-compass Fam. Srvs.-sa

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 5
10

K.e.e.p. Inc.

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 63
11

Nihonmachi Little Friends

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 70
12

Our Kids First

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 50
13

Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 111
14

Sfusd-noriega (ees) School Age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 112
15

Sfusd-san Miguel (ees) School Age

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 148
16

Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center(sa)

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 110
17

Ulloa Children's Center

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 120
18

Ymca of Sf., Richmond Branch, Argonne Site

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 200
19

Sfusd-leola Havard Early Education (school Age)

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 168
20

Bright Horizons San Francisco California St-sch

Good

School Age Child Care Center · San Francisco

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed school-age care programs are in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 21 licensed programs serving school-age children (5+). This includes dedicated school-age centers, before-and-after-school programs, and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age.
What does school-age care include?
School-age programs typically offer before-school care (early-morning drop-off), after-school care (pickup from school or walk-over from nearby campuses), full-day care on non-school days, and summer camp programs. Activities usually mix homework support, enrichment (art, sports, STEM), and supervised free time.
How much does after-school care cost in San Francisco?
Costs vary by schedule (before-only, after-only, or both) and whether summer/break care is bundled. Contact facilities directly for current rates.
What should I look for when choosing a school-age program?
Check the pickup logistics (does the program walk kids over from your school?), homework-help structure, summer camp availability, and outdoor/gym space. Ask about behavior policies, how staff supervises older kids with more independence, and whether the program partners with local schools for coordinated pickup.

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