Best Preschools in San Francisco, CA

The 10 best-rated preschools in San Francisco, CA average 5.0★ on Google across 327 reviews. the Modern PlaySpace Preschool & Daycare has the top rating (5.0★), and L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare Potrero Hill San Francisco has the most reviews (56). Updated November 9, 2026.

10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (327 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.

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#1

the Modern PlaySpace Preschool & Daycare

5.0 ★★★★★ · 54 Google reviews
Preschool · 250 Clara St Unit 5, San Francisco, CA 94107

“The Modern PlaySpace is the best thing that happened to our family! Friendly, loving and caring staff takes amazing care of our daughter. She learns so much every day, loves taking part in all the class activities.…” — Google review

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#3

The Growing Tree School

4.9 ★★★★★ · 45 Google reviews
Preschool · 1984 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94116

“Congratulations to my piggy. Thank You Growing Tree School, all the teachers and faculty all these years, thank you for all your LOVE and PATIENCE to our kids. -姨丈” — Google review

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#4

Au P'tit Monde de San Francisco

5.0 ★★★★★ · 30 Google reviews
Preschool · 1100 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115

“Au P'tit Monde is a truly special place, and we feel so lucky to be part of this community. The staff genuinely cares for each child, fostering a warm and nurturing environment from the moment you walk in. What…” — Google review

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#5

Wise Forest Preschool

5.0 ★★★★★ · 29 Google reviews
Educational institution · San Francisco, CA 94121

“Resilience building? Check. Inclusive environment? Check. Classroom outside? Check. I appreciate the level of independence that the teachers give the students, the lesson plans that reflect on our current lives and…” — Google review

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#6

Building Kidz of San Francisco

5.0 ★★★★★ · 25 Google reviews
Preschool · 143 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

“We've had an amazing experience with BK from meeting the teachers, doing a tour to sending our 2 year old and watching her thrive! She is now a little over 3 and loves going to school (sometimes she wants to go on…” — Google review

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#7

Apple Tree School

5.0 ★★★★★ · 25 Google reviews
Day care center · 888 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107

“We have been sending our baby to Apple Tree for several months, and it has been everything we could hope for. Our baby loves the teachers and they make so many great activities for her. They also send excellent…” — Google review

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#8

Little Earthlings Forest School, LLC

5.0 ★★★★★ · 20 Google reviews
Preschool · 100 Overlook Dr, San Francisco, CA 94122

“My daughter absolutely thrived under David's care. He has an exceptional gift with children AND parents. I benefitted as a parent from listening and watching him interact with my child. He kept her safe in an urban…” — Google review

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#9

Peter's Place Nursery School

5.0 ★★★★★ · 20 Google reviews
Preschool · 227 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

“We love the community at Peter's Place! Our youngest was born the same week school started for our toddler, and the other parents set up a meal train for us, even though we didn't know anyone that well yet. There is…” — Google review

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#10

NOPA Montessori

4.9 ★★★★★ · 23 Google reviews
Preschool · 2114 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117

“Thrilled with this school and its role in my child’s development. Such a gift. The teachers and staff are kind and thoughtful. Communication is above and beyond clear. Everything about the program feels so…” — Google review

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How we pick preschools in San Francisco

We scan Google Maps for preschool listings in and around San Francisco, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the highest-rated preschool in San Francisco?

the Modern PlaySpace Preschool & Daycare has the highest Google rating on our San Francisco list: 5.0 out of 5 from 54 reviews (as of November 9, 2026).

Which preschool in San Francisco has the most reviews?

L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool & Infant Daycare Potrero Hill San Francisco has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 56, with a 4.9★ average.

How are these preschools chosen?

Only open San Francisco-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.

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