SFUSD provides childcare during Board of Education meetings | The Locally Times
The district opened free, first-come, first-served childcare for children ages 3 to 10 at 555 Franklin Street as of July 15, 2026.
## Service Logistics Parents attending San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education meetings can access free, on-site childcare at the district’s Enrollment Center, located at 555 Franklin Street. The district announced the service on July 15, 2026. The facility operates on the first floor during Regular and Monitoring Board meetings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., or until the meeting concludes. The service accepts children ages 3 to 10 on a first-come, first-served basis. The district did not disclose the maximum capacity of the room, the staffing levels, or the professional qualifications of the childcare providers. The announcement does not state whether district employees or third-party contractors manage the service, and the district lists no pre-registration process. ## Meeting Schedule and Participation The Board of Education typically holds Regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The Board holds authority over district operations, including the approval of union contracts, the establishment of educational goals, and the management of the district budget. This budget operates independently of the city's $15 billion budget. In-person attendance allows residents to participate in public comment sessions regarding district policy and curriculum. Because the Board makes decisions that influence school quality, which correlates with local property values, the availability of childcare affects the ability of parents to monitor how the district allocates funds across services and facilities. ## Governance and Oversight The Board of Education consists of seven members elected at-large to four-year terms: President Phil Kim, Vice President Jaime Huling, and Commissioners Matt Alexander, Alida Fisher, Parag Gupta, Supryia Ray, and Lisa Weissman-Ward. These officials oversee all public schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade in the City and County of San Francisco. The July 15 announcement does not state the budget allocated for this childcare service. The Board of Education Office, reachable at (415) 241-6427 or boardoffice@sfusd.edu, serves as the contact for information regarding the policy. ## Key Questions **Who is eligible for the new childcare service?** Childcare is available for children ages 3 to 10 whose families attend Regular and Monitoring Board of Education meetings. **Where and when can I access this service?** The service is located on the first floor of the Enrollment Center at 555 Franklin Street and is available from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during scheduled Board meetings.