Meaningful Beginnings Development Center
Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 254 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94116
About the program
Meaningful Beginnings Development Center is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 2022. It is licensed for 61 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Meaningful Beginnings is a childcare provider with multiple locations in San Francisco and San Mateo serving children aged six weeks to five.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Meaningful Beginnings Development Center 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
101173(d) · 101221(g) · 101238(g)(2) · 101700.3(b)(1) · 101170(e) · 101238.2(c) · 101416.5(b)(1)(A) · 101427(j)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our experience with Meaningful Beginnings has been such a positive one. Going back to work and leaving our son at daycare was stressful, especially at such a young age (3 months old). Ms. Stephanie and Teacher Lane have been so wonderful and supportive. When our son was struggling to nap in the new space, they made adjustments, like moving his crib and changing his position, to see what would work for him. He is now…
Olivia Parker · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoThe whole team at Meaningful Beginnings is on top of it! We are continuously impressed by the dedication to development, engagement, and safety, led by Luisa & Carmen. Our kids love all their teachers, including Ms. Kristana, Emily, Bianca, Mallie, Achala, and Sofia, who show great warmth and care for them. Alma & Sheville are also rock stars at keeping the facilities clean and inviting. We're lucky to have found MB!
Ashley · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoWe absolutely love this Meaningful Beginnings and feel incredibly lucky to have found it through a friend. Everyone is exceptionally caring, attentive, and professional, and it’s clear that this is a thoughtfully run program where children truly come first. Every time I walk through to get my son everyone knows his name. Ms. Stephanie and Teacher Lane are the best teachers - so warm, patient, and genuinely invested…
Eric Michal · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoWe sent both of our sons to this daycare. Our older son started at age 2 in their preschool after transferring from their location on Taraval and our younger son started in their infant room at 4 months old. We’ve had a phenomenal experience with this center. Our older son just graduated and started TK and is already writing and reading short words at 4 years old. He’s also an empathetic leader in his new classroom…
Jessica Fijolek · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoGetting there
254 Laguna Honda Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94116
Questions about Meaningful Beginnings Development Center
Is Meaningful Beginnings Development Center licensed?
Yes. Meaningful Beginnings Development Center holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 384004440, 384004439), with a licensed capacity of 61 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Meaningful Beginnings Development Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 5 citations for Meaningful Beginnings Development Center, 1 of them Type A, across 8 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Meaningful Beginnings Development Center take?
Meaningful Beginnings Development Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Meaningful Beginnings Development Center cost?
Meaningful Beginnings Development Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
