Did You Know?
Over 400 high-quality child care and preschool programs are free for most families in San Francisco. Early Learning San Francisco offers high quality child care and preschool. Find the one that is right for you.
Click here to find out if you qualify for Early Learning San Francisco (ELS).
Keep reading to learn why an ELS program is a great choice!
ELS child care providers meet high standards for early learning quality.
SF child care providers offer warm, nurturing programs. Kids grow and learn in diverse environments.
ELS child care providers meet high standards for early learning quality.
SF child care providers offer warm, nurturing programs. Kids grow and learn in diverse environments.
Families can choose the program that meets their needs and is convenient for them.
SF is a leader in investing in high quality child care for all its residents.
Families can choose the program that meets their needs and is convenient for them.
SF is a leader in investing in high quality child care for all its residents.
Two-thirds of all families in San Francisco are eligible for free child care.
Find out if you qualify and apply!
There are many ways to get financial assistance through Early Learning San Francisco:
- Visit Earlylearningsf.org to see if you and your family qualify for free child care in San Francisco. There, you will find programs that meet your criteria and have vacancies. Just like that, your family and child have a new community of early learners. Don’t wait, apply today!
- Apply for financial assistance through a specific ELS program. Have you already found a program that is part of the Early Learning San Francisco network? The program owner or staff can verify your family size and income. They can work with us behind the scenes to enroll you and get you financial assistance.
- Contact a Resource and Referral Agency. If you prefer, our partners at Children’s Council or Wu Yee can help you. We contract with these agencies to help families find child care that meets their needs. They will walk you through the eligibility and application process. They can give you information on early care and education programs that might be a good fit for your family.
Children’s Council of San Francisco
445 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Resource and Referral Line: 415.343.3300
Wu Yee Children’s Services
880 Clay St., Floor 3
San Francisco, CA 94108
Resource and Referral Line: 844.644.4300