University Child Care at Mission Bay (Bright Horizons)

The University Child Care Center, operated by Bright Horizon, has been serving the campus community since 2006. In 2018, the center relocated to its current site and eventually expanded its capacity from 85 to 296 children. The center is conveniently based at the Mission Bay Campus between I-80 and I-280 in downtown San Francisco. The Mission Bay center provides an environment where each child’s unique qualities and potential are respected, valued, and encouraged to grow.

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Tuition shown is as of 2024 and may have changed — confirm with the school.

Good questions to ask on a tour

1. 1Can you walk me through a typical day from drop-off to pickup?
2. 2What are the exact drop-off and pickup times, and is there any flexibility?
3. 3Beyond the listed tuition, what other fees should I expect (application, deposit, materials, field trips)?
4. 4How do you handle the transition for children starting mid-year or moving up from a younger classroom?
5. 5What is your potty-training policy, and how do you support children who are still learning?
6. 6How do you handle discipline, conflict between children, and big feelings?
7. 7Does having an infant/toddler program give siblings priority or a guaranteed spot later?
8. 8How does the ELFA voucher process work with your program?
9. 9What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
10. 10How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?