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, 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 

 

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(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

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.

 

Winter Camp 2024

Youth Enrichment Services (YES) has a fun-filled program planned for winter break! Our Winter Tales theme will include art, science, sports, and kid's cafe activities focused on winter stories. We have included theme dress days to add to the fun! Winter Camp is open to children who are in TK* through age 12.

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

Winter Camp 2024 Information:

Dates: December 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th January 2nd, and 3rd

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 in the Application Packet).

Winter Camp Applications(PDF, 2MB) can be submitted to yesregistration@ssf.net or in person at the Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building (781 Tennis Drive), Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Winter Camp Application Packet(PDF, 2MB)

**Prior to submitting a Winter Camp Application, you must upload your credit card information into the Civic Rec registration system.  Instructions are included in the Winter Camp Application packet.  If you have previously registered for any Recreation Program you have an account - please do not create a new account.  You can request a password reset.  Applications with check or cash payments must be submitted in person.  

Deadline to Apply is December 13, 2024

Public Registration begins Monday, November 18, 2024. 

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

 

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

 

Registration

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

 

Youth Enrichment Services Program

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