From its very beginnings, the YMCA has recognized the need for providing guidance to young people as they begin making their way in the world.

Through YMCA programs, more than 1,100 kids each day will learn the respect, responsibility, honesty and caring they'll need to succeed in life. They'll find guidance and friendship, laughter and inspiration. And over the year, the YMCA of San Francisco and its 21 licensed child care sites will reach out to thousands more kids to ensure they receive the resources and opportunities they need to be their best, regardless of where they live.
 
The YMCA of San Francisco offers child care programs through the following branches:

Bayview Hunter's Point YMCA
Buchanan YMCA
Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA
Marin YMCA
Mission YMCA
North Bay YMCA
Peninsula Family YMCA
Richmond District YMCA
Stonestown Family YMCA