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Family Child Care · Ingleside, San Francisco Shining Stars
Shining Stars
Family Child Care
A cozy, licensed home away from home where your child is safe, loved, and ready to learn — five doors from the Ingleside Library.
At a Glance
CPR & First-Aid Certified
Overnight Service Available
English, Spanish & Vietnamese spoken
Our Child Care
“At Shining Stars Family Child Care, we believe caring for your children is more than just day care. Instead, it is an opportunity to give them a fun, safe and nurturing environment to learn, interact with their peers and prepare them for future education!”
What We Offer
- Flexible, convenient scheduling
- Cozy, caring atmosphere
- Clean, safe environment
- Fresh, nutritious homemade meals
- Openings for ages 3 weeks–5 years
- Professional, nurturing experience
- Free-play, music & story time
- Arts, crafts & dramatic play
- Outdoor play
- Preschool & Kindergarten prep
- Frequent trips to the Ingleside Library — five doors away!
Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm
Overnight Service: 5:00pm–6:00am
Licenses & Certifications
- California Licensed #384001751
- Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Health & Safety Training Certified
Our Philosophy
We create a warm, loving environment that prepares children for school and for life. Through social interaction, children build the self-esteem that fuels social, mental, emotional, and physical growth.
They learn best hands-on — exploring, discovering, and doing. And we keep the lines open: honest, ongoing communication between parents, children, and directors, every step of the way.
Featured in the Media
Zonia's work with children's nutrition and wellness has been recognized well beyond Plymouth Avenue.
Children's Council of San Francisco
Healthy Apple Program
Award-Winning Care
2017 Healthy Apple Award — 1st Place Winner
Recognized by the Children's Council of San Francisco's Healthy Apple Program for outstanding nutrition and wellness practices in family child care.
Inside Our Classroom
A peek at the rooms, corners, and craft tables your child will love.
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Hello from Shining Stars! -
Block castles on the play rug -
The reading corner -
The craft table, ready to go -
Story time favorites -
Puppet friends -
Ring toss -
Games, puzzles & counting -
Learning our letters -
Playing house -
Frog friends -
The big frog -
Awards on display -
Crayons at the ready
Come See Us
We'd love to show you around. Call, or stop by the classroom five doors from the Ingleside Library.
Address
1242 Plymouth Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Getting Here
Near San Francisco City College & Balboa Park BART. Five doors from the Ingleside Library.
MUNI lines that stop nearby:
Ingleside K line
Sunset 29 line
Masonic 48 line
Van Ness 49 line