Child Care

Little Steps Preschool, Grant Funded through the Big Lift (Lic. 414004145)
520 Tamarack Lane
Ph: (650) 877-8545

The City of South San Francisco's three preschools operate Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm.

Siebecker Preschool (Lic. 410509769)
510 Elm Ct.
Ph: (650) 875-6979

Westborough Preschool (Lic. 410517397)

2380 Galway Dr.
Ph: (650) 875-6980

Siebecker and Westborough Preschools currently have a 3 to 4 year waiting list. Please download and fill out the wait list form(PDF, 280KB) and submit it with your non-refundable $34.50 wait list fee to:

City of South San Francisco
Attn: Childcare / Preschool Waiting List
901 Civic Campus Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080 

2025-2026 Lottery Registration

The Lottery Registration for the 2025-2026 After School Recreation and REAL Programs will be March 17, 2025 through March 21, 2025.  Please check back during the week of March 3, 2025 for more information.

School-age child care programs for children in TK - 5th grade are offered through the After School Recreation Program (ASRP) and Recreation, Education, and Learning (REAL) collectively referred to as the Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Program.

Licensed After School Recreation Program Locations:

• Buri Buri Elementary School (lic #414002856)
• Monte Verde Elementary School (lic #410518963)
• Ponderosa Elementary School (lic #410519011)
• Spruce Elementary School (lic #410519010)

The After School Recreation Program is designed for children in TK - 5th grade. The program operates in accordance with the South San Francisco Unified School District’s calendar Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to a.m. bell-time and p.m. bell-time to 6:00 p.m. Children participate in art, STEAM, homework time, cooking, games, sports, and group activities. The After School Recreation Programs are licensed through the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.

If you are interested in enrolling in the after school programs, please complete the 2024-2025 Waitlist Form(PDF, 156KB) and return to yesregistration@ssf.net.

For more information:

Youth Enrichment Services
Joseph A. Fernekes Building
781 Tennis Drive
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Kimberly Morrison, Recreation & Community Services Supervisor
kimberly.morrison@ssf.net
(650) 875-6900

The R.E.A.L. (Recreation, Enrichment and Learning) Program is funded by the State of California and is offered at no cost to families.

Locations:

• Los Cerritos Elementary School
• Martin Elementary School

The purpose of the REAL Program is to expand learning beyond the school day. The program compliments, supports, and enhances daily classroom instruction. The program, while structured, provides staff and students with choices. The REAL Program encourages creativity, imagination, and flexibility. It focuses on creating educational projects that make learning fun. Students participate in a balance of individual activities, small and large group activities, indoor and outdoor activities, and quiet as well as active play.

Youth Enrichment Services (YES) has a fun-filled program planned for Spring Break! Our Superheroes theme will include art, science, games, and snacktivities. Spring Camp is open to children who are in TK* through age 12.

*TK children must be enrolled in an elementary school TK program

Spring Camp 2025 Information:

We are excited to announce we have moved to online registration.  Registration will open on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.  Instructions on how to register online are included below.  Please note, if you have previously registered in a camp, class, or special event you already have an account and should not create a new one.  Please click Forgot Password.

Online Registration Instructions(PDF, 1MB)                       

Online Registration Instructions-Spanish(PDF, 2MB)

Credit Card Upload Instructions(PDF, 1MB)

Credit Card Upload Instructions-Spanish(PDF, 936KB)

Dates:  March 31st, April 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Location: Ponderosa Elementary School, 295 Ponderosa Road, SSF

Cost: Resident $39.50 per day/Non-Resident $45.00 per day  **Please note, participants are required to upload their credit card information into the Civic Rec registration system.  Instructions are included above.

Once you register online the application and policy page must be submitted to yesregistration@ssf.net within 24 hours or your registration will be cancelled.

Deadline to Apply is March 14, 2025

For more information please call 650-875-6900 or email yesregistration@ssf.net or Kimberly Morrison at kimberly.morrison@ssf.net

Summer Camp 2025

We are looking forward to another exciting and fun-filled camp! 

Summer Camp 2025 Registration Information:

Online Public Resident Registration will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. 

Online Non-Resident Registration will begin on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Families living within the South San Francisco Unified School District boundaries are eligible for Resident Registration.  If you live within the SSFUSD boundaries but do not live in South San Francisco, please contact us at yesregistration@ssf.net before March 1st so your account can be updated.  Please include proof of residency (utility bill, mortgage bill, rental agreement, property tax bill).  

If your camp tuition is paid through a subsidy agency please contact us for registration instructions.

Online registration instructions are posted below.

We strongly recommend that you log in to your account prior to the registration date to ensure you can access your account and to upload your credit card information.

If you have previously enrolled in a childcare program or camp. Recreation classes, or for a Recreation event you have an account.  PLEASE DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.  Click Forgot Password.

If you have previously enrolled in a recreation program but cannot access your account, please call us at (650) 875-6900.  DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.

The Summer Camp Booklet is posted below and contains detailed information about all of our Summer Camp Programs.

One Application per child and one Policy and Agreement Form per family must be submitted within 24 hours of registration or your enrollment will be cancelled.  Applications and Policy and Procedure Forms must be submitted as PDF attachments to yesregistration@ssf.net.  These forms can be found in the registration system during enrollment and as attachments on your receipt after enrollment.

Summer Camp Booklet(PDF, 3MB)

Summer Camp Booklet - Spanish(PDF, 3MB)

Online Registration Instructions(PDF, 1MB)

Online Registration Instructions - Spanish(PDF, 2MB)

Staff will be available via phone and email on March 1, 2025 to provide assistance.  Please contact us at:

                (650) 875-6900

                (650) 875-6950

                (650) 875-6951

Or via email at yesregistration@ssf.net

Joseph A. Fernekes
Recreation Building at Orange Park
781 Tennis Dr.
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Attn: Childcare
901 Civic Campus Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Phone:(650) 875-6900

Diana Gonzalez
Recreation and Community Services Supervisor Preschool & Early Learning Programs
Email: diana.gonzalez@ssf.net 

Phone: (650) 829-3756

Cristina Simmons
Administrative Assistant
Email:cristina.simmons@ssf.net
Phone:(650) 875-6900

Kimberly Morrison
Recreation & Community Services Supervisor Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Program
Email:kimberly.morrison@ssf.net
Phone:(650) 875-6900