DPH | Childcare Management and Operation Services

The San Francisco Department of Public Health is seeking proposals to manage and operate a new childcare center within a quarter mile of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, designed to serve at least 50 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The center will provide high-quality, affordable Early Care and Education services primarily to employees of the hospital and other City and County of San Francisco workers, with additional capacity available to the broader community. The project is being advanced in collaboration with the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood and SEIU Local 1021 to ensure alignment with community needs, labor standards, and developmental best practices. The selected proposer will be responsible for all aspects of daily operations, staffing, curriculum implementation, health and safety compliance, and maintaining a nurturing environment that meets or exceeds state and local early learning guidelines. The solicitation, issued as RFP SFGOV-0000011581, was published on June 22, 2026, with subsequent updates released on June 30, July 14, and August 7, 2026. The deadline for proposal submissions is August 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, following a pre-proposal conference on July 9 and a Q&A addendum release on August 7. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by September 21, with interviews scheduled between September 24 and October 9, 2026. The anticipated award announcement is set for October 19, 2026, with a planned start date of February 1, 2027. The center will be located in San Francisco, California, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Jeff Dubois of the Department of Public Health. Proposers are expected to demonstrate proven experience in early childhood education management, a commitment to affordability and accessibility, and the capacity to operate in alignment with City and community partnerships.