Overview

Since 1973, we have helped all San Francisco families, whatever their budgets or needs, find the nurturing and reliable care they can afford and feel good about.

Due to COVID-19, Children’s Council’s offices are closed. However we are working remotely and are here to answer any questions you may have. Call 415.343.3300 or send us an email.

You may also search our database of over 900 licensed child care programs in San Francisco. Click here to use our Mobile-Friendly Child Care Finder

We offer a variety of services to support your child care search:

• Individual counseling in-person, by phone or via email
• Free referrals to licensed child care programs in San Francisco
• Information on various types of child care and how they differ
• Placement services for children with special needs
• A full range of family support and child development workshops, including “Choosing Child Care” and “Choosing a Preschool”