1 / 5DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC
LICENSED1331 HARRISON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER in San Francisco County, California
- Hours
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 37 children
The public record
- License number
- 384004961
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
- Address
- 1331 HARRISON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- +14152793794
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 4, 2025
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 0 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC.
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
From the business
- Identifies as Asian-owned
Accessibility
- Assistive hearing loop
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
Planning
- Appointment required
Parking
- On-site parking
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 7 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star7
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Our 12mo has been going for a few weeks now. She really loves it! Jiayu, Tommy and Liu ayi take great care of her and share a lot of pictures daily. They have a lot of activities both indoors and outdoors. We’re couldn’t be happier about our choices.
Lu ChenMay 15, 2026A heartfelt endorsement for Liu Ayi, Tommy, and Jiayu at Dolphin Stars. Our connection to Dolphin Stars began with Liu Ayi, who was our daughter’s nanny starting at 8 months old. Though she was with us for just a year (she would have stayed longer if she hadn’t become a grandmother herself), we've remained close to her and her family for over five years—a testament to the deep bond and trust she built with us. Her warmth, dedication, and thoughtful approach to child-rearing left a lasting impact on our family. She now brings that same care and sensibility to Dolphin Stars. Her daughter Jiayu and son-in-law Tommy run Dolphin Stars and have thoughtfully shaped it using their experience from respected institutions—Tommy, with a master’s in Early Childhood Education, draws from his time at Cypress School of San Francisco (formerly Cow Hollow Preschool), and Jiayu from her years at Little Footprints. They’ve brought the best of what they’ve learned into Dolphin Stars, creating a Mandarin immersion program rooted in play-based learning, social and emotional development, and genuine care Our daughter, now five, does drop-ins at Dolphin Stars during school holidays and breaks (she’s currently at Presidio Knolls) and always comes home happy, engaged, and cared for. Even though the current cohort skews younger, Tommy and Jiayu are thoughtful in finding engaging activities and providing learning opportunities to ensure she's challenged. When Liu Ayi transitioned out in 2021, we toured 13 childcare centers across the city. Most felt like businesses disguised by buzzwords and branding. Having gone through the search and from first hand experience, by contrast, Dolphin Stars feels grounded and personal. Tommy and Jiayu are not only skilled educators, they’re intuitive and open communicators. Their work reflects genuine care and a deep understanding of what children and families need. A true parenting partnership.
Blue WJun 23, 2025Our 6mo has been attending Dolphin Stars for a couple months and loves it! We get daily updates and photos on his activities and Tommy the director and the team are so knowledgeable about helping the littles grow and develop. They have been so patient and kind with my little guy and he is so happy to be there every day! Love the trips to the park and library during nice weather as well! Highly recommend!
Alexandra LeFebvreMay 8, 2025We love dolphin stars! We love the focus on play based learning and the regular trips to the park and library are a plus. The teachers share frequent daily updates and photos and each day is full of fun and educational activities. Our son comes home from school every day happy and well fed. So happy we found dolphin stars!
Emily Campbell SnidalMar 28, 2025My son has been attending Dolphin Stars for a few weeks now. We get detailed daily reports with so many photos that help us feel connected even though we can’t be there. The director, Tommy, has been incredibly communicative and attentive to our needs as parents. I wish the location was less busy, but the quality of care is so good that im recommending them to my friends and family.
Jonathan CheungFeb 20, 2025We just finished a tour of this childcare center. It’s run by a couple who are both child development educators. Fast response time, fair pricing for SF! A great place for kids to grow up in. We’re currently in the process of enrolling for a summer start time! Would definitely recommend :)
Irene TongJan 11, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC
Is DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC holds California licence 384004961, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on June 4, 2025. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC hold?
- California licenses DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC as a single licensed child care center, a category that covers infant, preschool and school-age care under a single licence. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC care for?
- DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC is licensed for up to 37 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
Has California visited DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC?
- The licence is held by DOLPHIN STARS CHILDCARE, INC. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in San Francisco County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 384004961.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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