Child Care
The Parks and Recreation Department offers child care through its Preschool Early Learning Program (serving kids ages 2 ½ to 5 years old) and Youth Enrichment Services Program (serving kids in grades TK to 5th grade).
Preschool Early Learning Programs
The City of South San Francisco's three preschools operate Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm.
Little Steps
Little Steps Preschool, Grant Funded through the Big Lift (Lic. 414004145)
520 Tamarack Lane
Ph: (650) 877-8545
Siebecker
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
Westborough Preschool (Lic. 410517397)
2380 Galway Dr.
Ph: (650) 875-6980
Wait List
Siebecker and Westborough Preschools currently have a 3 to 4 year waiting list. Please download and fill out the wait list form(PDF, 242KB) 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
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Programs
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) Program.
After School Programs (YES)
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 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
Recreation, Enrichment and Learning (REAL)
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.
Full of Fun
The Department also offers a Full of Fun Camp for teens and young adults with disabilities.
The Full of Fun Camp came about as a result of parents of teens and young adults with disabilities asking about summer programs. In 2007 we designed and implemented our first camp. The goal was simple. To offer a camp for these special teens and adults that allows them to just “hang out” with their non-disabled peers. Full of Fun Camp operates for 3 weeks during the summer from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and once a month during the school year with our Nights Of Fun. For more information about our program or volunteering please contact Kasey Cullinan at 650-829-3822 or kaseyjo.cullinan@ssf.net.
Contact Us
Administrative Office
Joseph A. Fernekes
Recreation Building at Orange Park
781 Tennis Dr.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Mailing Address
Attn: Childcare
901 Civic Campus Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone:(650) 875-6900
Preschool & Early Learning Programs
Diana Gonzalez
Recreation and Community Services Supervisor Preschool & Early Learning Programs
Email: diana.gonzalez@ssf.net
Phone: (650) 829-3756