About Us

Tilly’s Tots was founded in 2022 by owner/director, Tilly. Tilly adores children and has worked in the professional childcare field for 10+ years. Our infant ratios are 2:1, and our toddler ratios are 3:1.

In the early 1900’s, the building was Noe Valley’s neighborhood market. Since then, the zoning of the was switched from commercial to residential. Although we are technically a residential in-home daycare, Tilly’s Tots resembles a commercial facility. Tilly’s Tots is operating in the space previously known as Timothy Mouse House, which successfully operated for 20+ years. We’re excited to carry on the legacy of childcare in this space, and thrilled to be a part of Noe Valley.

We love our community and are committed to our children. We aim to create a tight knit community of families with our family events, hosted once every other month. We’re committed to our children and offer a robust and well-rounded schedule in order to keep them engaged in school and to prepare them for grade school. Each week, every child participates in cooking classes, music class, science class, story time, age specific lessons, neighborhood walks, gardening, sensory play, and imaginative play. Our goal is to provide an environment for your child to learn, play, and create long-lasting relationships.

Daily Schedule

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Daily Schedule *

Click here for the full toddler weekly schedule. Schedule is subject to vary given weather conditions and special events.

Cooking class on Mondays.

Outdoor walks and field trips on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Science class on Thursdays.

FAQs

What is your capacity?

We have a capacity of 12 toddlers.

How do you communicate with parents?

We use an app named Brightwheel for all parent communications from 8am-5pm. We use Brightwheel for tuition payments, daily logs and pictures, and messaging.

What are the ages?

Our infant program is 4 months- 18 months. Our toddler program is 18 months - 4 years.

What are the details of tuition and fees?

Full time toddler tuition is $3,000/month, billed on the first of each month. We require a $250 one time enrollment fee. For guaranteed waitlist spots, we require a $1,500 nonrefundable deposit applicable to your first month’s tuition. Tuition is required for student absences and school closures. Tuition and fees are billed through Brightwheel.

Do you provide food?

We provide lunch and two snacks daily. We can accommodate for most dietary restrictions.

What sets Tilly’s Tots apart from other schools?

We offer the professionalism of a commercial facility with the communal feel of an in-home facility. We have one of the most spacious facilities in Noe Valley- namely, our own private backyard, and a separate room for napping. We have three additional classrooms, offering plenty of space for your little ones to learn and play. We offer a blend of what most parents desire: an introduction to STEM activities, cooking classes, different types of outdoor play, creative arts and music, and academic rigor with our daily curriculum. We are one of the only facilities to offer in-depth progress reports for children under 5 years. On top of that, we have regular events every other month to ensure parents get an opportunity to meet and have playdates for their children.