Attend a tour and get to know our organization, South of Market Child Care, Inc. (SOMACC), and our schools, the Yerba Buena Gardens Child Development Center (YBG CDC) and Transbay Child Development Center (TB CDC).
Although a tour is not mandatory before submitting a waitlist application, we still believe that “seeing is believing.” This is why we strongly urge all parents/guardians of prospective students to join one of our tours first prior to completing an application. We would like you to have as much information as possible and ensure a good match for your child and family before you choose our school(s) for your child.
During your visit, you will gain a better understanding of our organization, programs, philosophies, and other services; walk through our environments; observe the children and our amazing and dedicated staff in action; and have your questions answered.
Reservations are a must to join our tours as space is limited and spots fill up fast. Click here for tour availability.
For Private Applicants:
Due to the high demand for high quality and full-time early care and education services in San Francisco, our schools are often at full enrollment capacity, thus needing to maintain a centralized waiting list of families interested to enroll.
Waitlist applications are accepted throughout the year. Submission of the completed application form with a $75.00 non-refundable fee places your child on our waitlist.
The application fee may be paid through Venmo (@SOMACC under the Business tab), or or check (payable to SOMACC).
Submitting a Waitlist Application:
Email + Venmo
Email your application form to joy@somacc.org and pay your application fee through Venmo (@SOMACC under the Business tab). On the Venmo comment, please type “Application Fee for (child’s name and due date/date of birth).”Postal Mail
Mail your application form and check to:
South of Market Child Care, Inc.
Attention: SOMACC Admissions
790 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94107In-person
Set up an appointment at joy@somacc.org to drop-off your application form and fee at 790 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.
Please Note:
We only offer full-time slots.
Being on SOMACC’s waitlist does not guarantee enrollment in our programs. We also cannot guarantee that your requested start date will be granted.
All applications and fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
For More Information:
If you have questions about private enrollment,
please contact our Development and Admissions Manager at joy@somacc.org.
Private Waitlist Application Form:
For Subsidized Applicants:
If you think you qualify as low-income, visit Early Learning SF’s website to apply and find out if you are eligible.
Early Learning SF is a county-wide centralized early care and education eligibility list that connects families to early care and education financial aid through a single application. It’s an easy-to-use website that lets families choose from child care or preschool programs that fit their needs.
For More Information:
If you have questions and prefer to talk to someone in person, you can contact the following organizations working to help families find quality early care and education:
Children’s Council of SF
Walk-in: 445 Church Street, Mon-Thu 8:30am-4pm, Fri 8:30-noon.
Phone: 415.343.3300
Email: rr@childrenscouncil.org
(multi-lingual staff available)Wu Yee Children’s Services: 1.844.644.4300
(multi-lingual staff available)Compass Family Services: 415.644.0504
(for homeless families only)
If you would like to talk to someone from SOMACC, please contact rabiya@somacc.org.
SOMACC values the partnership between school and home, and therefore recognizes the importance of getting to know the parents,
as well as the child and the rest of the family during the admissions process.
To that end, when an opening becomes available, we look at the existing classroom needs and match them with the families on the waitlist. The families who are eligible to be considered for admissions are contacted via phone and/or email, and the parents/guardians and the child are invited for a school visit and dialogue. The child MUST be present during this process.
Having the child join his/her parents in visiting our school can ease the entrance into unfamiliar territory if s/he gets admitted. It will offer the opportunity for him/her to see and explore the school environment, meet the teachers and other children, participate in class activities, and/or simply play and use our materials. This affords us the chance to get to know him/her in a relaxed, nurturing, fun, yet structured environment. Through the dialogue, the parents and SOMACC staff will have the chance to learn more about each other
and the program to help determine if there is a good match between the school, the child and the family.
A review of your application is made and a notification of SOMACC’s acceptance decision is then relayed via email and/or phone generally within a few days after the completion of the dialogue and school visit. You may also be notified and offered enrollment on the spot during your visit.
* SOMACC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability in its admissions decisions.
When a family accepts an enrollment offer, a signed Enrollment Contract and a non-refundable enrollment deposit equivalent to 50% of the monthly tuition fee (see tuition schedule) are required to secure the child’s place at the school (including siblings of currently enrolled SOMACC students). The enrollment deposit will be credited and prorated towards the child’s tuition during his/her first month of attendance at SOMACC.
* Parent orientation meetings can be held either virtually or in person. Class orientations and play dates are conducted on-site.
Before the child's start date, mandatory orientation meeting for parents is held so that we can share information that will help the family and the child not only get off to a good start but have a positive experience while enrolled at SOMACC.
At the meeting:
Review the SOMACC Parent Handbook which includes the Agency's policies, practices and procedures.
Discuss SOMACC's services and the family's Service Contract.
Review the policies, curriculum, routines, calendar, etc. of the class the child is placed in.
Discuss any concerns or issues.