Child Care Costs

After housing, child care is often the most significant expense for families. Many parents fear that choosing affordable care means sacrificing quality or losing individual attention for their child. Children’s Council helps all families find the nurturing and reliable care they can afford and feel good about.

Please note: The table shows estimated costs for various types of care in San Francisco; see below for details. We provide this information to help parents understand what to expect as they begin searching for child care. A particular child care provider may charge more or less based on experience, education, location or many other factors. Higher cost does not necessarily mean higher quality of care.