Bright Horizons
Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 555 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
About the program
Bright Horizons is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 1996. It is licensed for 36 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Bright Horizons provides early education and child care services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in San Francisco.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bright Horizons does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $2,495 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101223(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 - Wonderful Experience at Bright Horizons on California Street We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Bright Horizons on California Street. We used our back-up care benefit, and everything was seamless from start to finish. The check-in process was incredibly easy - we were able to complete all of the required forms online before arriving, which made the morning so smooth. The director was very…
Laurie Estridge · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoMy kids love this place, they have a lot of fun, everyone that works there has been very friendly and cheerful. They have done some very cool projects like super hero capes, stuffed animals, beautiful art work, fuse bead shapes, etc. It's very clear that they ask my children what they like and they make an effort to accommodate their requests (judging by the pink and purple hearts my kids bring home, a drawing of a…
Virginia Bosch Hyttfors · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoI am incredibly grateful to the staff at this care facility. The level of care provided by everyone here goes above and beyond my expectations. It brings me great peace of mind to know that when I leave my daughter, she is in the best possible hands. The dedication and professionalism of the staff truly set this facility apart, having a profound impact on her care and the wellbeing of our family.
Elisabet Perez Bautista · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGreat place and people. Have had my 1st son come here since he was a baby for back up care, and they are extremely nice and professional. Now, Both my boys come here from time to time, they always want to come back, and are sad to leave. Every time we come back they are always greeted and remembered by the staff..
Juju Palafox · 5/5 on Google · 12 years agoGetting there
555 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Questions about Bright Horizons
Is Bright Horizons licensed?
Yes. Bright Horizons holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 384000103, 384000105, 384000104), with a licensed capacity of 36 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bright Horizons had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Bright Horizons, across 12 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Bright Horizons take?
Bright Horizons is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
How much does Bright Horizons cost?
Bright Horizons does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
