Caring for children. Keeping families strong. The children of today are the world's creators of tomorrow. And there's no service more dedicated to advancing youth's cause than our Children's Programs. We're here to empower youth with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to succeed—at school, within the family, and in their communities. Several of our children's programs focus on child deveopment programs and after-school care, so that parents can remain at work. Other service factions concentrate on teaching good parents how to be great. All help youth and their families see a brighter future.

San Francisco: 415.345.1290 x205
San Mateo: 650.295.2160

Children's Village Child Development Center

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Located in the SOMA section of San Francisco, Children's Village Child Development Center provides a year round arts enriched day program for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The Children’s Village Community is a coming-together of 102 families who are representative of the eclectic quality and diversity of the Bay Area. Nine languages are represented, as are adoptive, gay, lesbian and one or more parent families. An equally diverse staff of childcare professionals partners with families to nurture each child’s capacity to love and learn. At the Village, children explore the complexities of their world through creative arts, social interaction, enhanced play and nature studies in our urban garden setting. Our goal is to provide a well rounded, stimulating experience, which will prepare the children in our care for engaged learning through elementary school and beyond. At Children’s Village we are proud to socialize, educate, and inspire 136 young children yearly.

Children’s Village hours of operation are 7:30 am to 6:00 pm with pre-established holidays and teacher preparation week. Breakfast, hot lunch and snack are served; formula and baby food is provided for infants. Children are enrolled on a first-come-first-served basis according to our waiting list priorities. Preference will be given to; children from families struggling with homelessness, children in the care of Child Protective Services, siblings of children already enrolled, children with disabilities (Up to 10% of children enrolled,) children from low-income families (Up to 53% of children enrolled.) Limited scholarship opportunities are available to private pay families. Children’s Council voucher recipients are encouraged to apply.

250 10th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.865.2610
childrensvillage.cccyo.org

Mission Day Care

Mission Day Care serves the Mission, Outer Mission, & South of Market areas of San Francisco. It is this program's conviction that children, their families, and Mission Day Care can create a network of learning. Together. Mission Day Care offers before-school and after-school educational programs to children, 5-12, who come from low-income families. Our skilled staff works to ensure a child's academic development by supporting the entire family, through culturally-sensitive counseling and intervention, when and if needed. Children's nutritional needs are met while they attend our center. Our special after school activities include summer and seasonal sessions. Mission Day Care also acts as an important link to a child's regular school, as language barriers often prohibit parents from successfully advocating for their own children.

180 Fair Oaks Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
415.920.2740

Canal Family Support

Pickleweed Park Community Center
San Rafael, CA

This 3-pronged program for kids ages 6-11, includes:

  • Kid’s Club
    This community-based after-school program supports 50 at-risk children from the Canal neighborhood by offering a safe and structured place for children. In addition to tutoring and homework help, Kid’s Club provides nutritious snacks and offers an array of enrichment activities including arts and crafts, music, dance and other educational classes. Based at the Pickleweed Park Community Center and Library, kids have access to a full-size gym, learning library, state-of-the-art computer lab and outdoor athletic fields.

  • Kid’s Club Summer Program
    What do you do with kids during the heat of summer? Send them here! This summer day-camp program provides kids with a fun, active and creative way to spend their summer vacation. Whether it’s a game of soccer on the outdoor fields at Pickleweed Park or a field trip to a San Francisco Giants’ game, kids come home happy and exhausted after a full day of exciting activities. This program consists of weekly field trips to places such as the Presidio, Scandia Funland and the Point Reyes Bird observatory in addition to weekly swimming trips.

  • Canal Family Support Services
    Take advantage of support groups, educational sessions and referral connections aimed at helping families gain and maintain self-sufficiency and healthy family functioning. Our multi-cultural staff is sensitive to a spectrum of ethnic backgrounds and supports parents in helping their children.

50 Canal Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
415.454.8596