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Little Gators

3149 Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA 941235.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
27
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$607
year first licensed
1988
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About

About Little Gators

Little Gators is a licensed child care center in San Francisco, California. The state has licensed it since September 20, 1988, for up to 27 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Sep 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 to 5 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 to 5 years old
ProgramsPre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumHigh Reach, Handwriting Without Tears, Weekly Readers, and Spectrum
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1984
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Gators has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Francisco County has a median price of $607 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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San Francisco County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$607
Home daycare$395

Toddler

Center$433
Home daycare$369

Preschool

Center$477
Home daycare$410

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$433

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Gators

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Little Gators since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
27 children
First licensed
1988
License number
#380505208
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Summary

5 visits since Sep 2022 · Last visit Nov 5, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Nov 5, 2025Inspection
  2. Sep 19, 2024Inspection
  3. Dec 13, 2023Inspection
  4. Sep 27, 2023Visit
  5. Sep 22, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Gators

Is Little Gators licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 20, 1988.

Does Little Gators have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Little Gators since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Little Gators care for?

27, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Gators' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Gators cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (415) 867-9841 to ask.

What is Little Gators' phone number?

(415) 867-9841.

Where is Little Gators?

3149 Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA 94123. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Giants Too, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).