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)

2025-2026 Waitlist Registration

The Waitlist Registration for the 2025-2026 After School Recreation Programs (ASRP) will open to the public Monday, April 21, 2025.  Families can register for the waitlist through our online registration system.

If you do not have access to register online, please contact us for registration assistance.  We can be reached at (650) 875-6900, yesregistration@ssf.net, or in person at the Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building (781 Tennis Drive) Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

                       

Youth Enrichment Services After School Recreation Programs (ASRP)

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.

Schedule

2024-2025 
 Yearly tuition/Monthly installment

5 Days Before and After School

$4730.00/$473.00

5 Days After School Only

$4080.00/ $408.00

3 Days Before and After School

$3220.00/ $322.00

3 Days After School Only

$2790.00/ $279.00

2 Days Before and After School

$2150.00/ $215.00

2 Days After School Only

$1880.00/ $188.00

Before School Only

$1500.00/ $150.00

 

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 2024-2025 after school programs, please contact 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)

2025-2026 Waitlist Registration

The Waitlist Registration for the 2025-2026 Recreation, Enrichment, and Learning (REAL) Programs will open to the public on Monday, April 21, 2025.  Families can register for the waitlist through our online registration system. 

If you do not have access to register online, please contact us for registration assistance.  We can be reached at (650) 875-6900, yesregistration@ssf.net, or in person at the Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building (781 Tennis Drive) Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.             

Recreation, Enrichment and Learning (REAL) Program

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.

Spring Camp 2025

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 is open and will close on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.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 at 4:00  p.m.

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

Summer Camp 2025

Summer Camp 2025

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

Summer Camp 2025 Registration Information:

Online Registration is now open.

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

If you are eligible for ELOP through the South San Francisco Unified School District and are interested in the 4-week ELOP Summer Program please contact us for registration instructions.

Online registration instructions are posted below.

If you do not have computer access and are unable to register online, please contact us at (650) 875-6900 for assistance with registration.

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.  We strongly encourage all families to review the Summer Camp Booklet as there are age/grade requirements for some of our camps.

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)

 

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 Kelly at 650-829-3822 or kaseyjo.kelly@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

 

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