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Recent preschool reviews in Santa Cruz, CA
Willow Bend Learning Center
5.0
WBLC is the best! They are reasonable price wise and the care they offer is definitely worth it! Thank you so much
- Jabari R
SAFARI KID
5.0
A New & Clean environment with very good curriculum and care for the kids! My Boys thoroughly enjoyed their after school program! Very friendly and well trained staff! Highly recommended preschool and after school program in Allen area.
- Raghav
Sunny Day Preschool and Daycare, Inc.
5.0
My kids love this daycare. Really nice and Helpful stuff ,great location , very clean . My daughter gets help with her homework ( she is in after school program) and my son is learning new things every day ( pre-k class) plus they do a bunch of projects!
Highly recommended
- R. W
Wonder Minds Montessori School
5.0
We love Ms. Archana and Wonder Minds Montessori!
She is brilliant as a Teacher and manages a wonderful nurturing setup.
Over a very short period she has managed to inculcate such love for learning in our son. Everyday he is thrilled to go to school and is so proud of his School, Friends and his...
- Santhana M
Laura's Learn And Play Nature School
5.0
As a Center Director and early childhood professional for 30 years, Laura's Learn and Play is the best family child care home I have ever seen. She has a beautiful environment that has been carefully designed using brain research to create a calm and nurturing space conducive to learning. Home...
Scotts Valley Kinder Academy is a licensed small home daycare. We provide after school care for kindergartners. Transportation is available from Brook Knoll and Vine Hill. Our objective here is to provide a happy, safe, enriched learning environment for your child. We help and guide each child by...
Bored kids will have plenty of things to do at Campus Kids Connection at Main Street on Soquel, CA which offers various fun and exciting activities that help them learn and develop such as crafts, cooking projects, and outdoor games. Their facility offers flexible child care in a fun and secure...
Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families. Our Franchise Owners, Leadership Teams and School Staff partner with parents to help build the right foundation for future learning and...
Infants, Toddler, Preschool, After-School, Summer Camp. Blended Curriculum includes Montessori & Whole Language Methods. Impeccable Record with Childcare licensing!
5.0
"If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! My son started at this school when he was 8 weeks old, back in January of 2013. He went through every classroom at the school and graduated from Pre-K in the summer of 2018. Due to the high level of education taught at...
Safari Kid provides infant and toddler care, preschool and After School Program. Safari Kid focus is on creating opportunities for children to use their natural curiosity to lead them through discovery, imagination, questioning, learning, and growing. We celebrate kids' natural potential and desire...
5.0
"A New & Clean environment with very good curriculum and care for the kids! My Boys thoroughly enjoyed their after school program! Very friendly and well trained staff! Highly recommended preschool and after school program in Allen area."
Preschool and Daycare offering care for children from Infant through school age.
5.0
"My kids love this daycare. Really nice and Helpful stuff ,great location , very clean . My daughter gets help with her homework ( she is in after school program) and my son is learning new things every day ( pre-k class) plus they do a bunch of projects!
Highly...
Wonder Minds Montessori School is a Licensed Child Care Home though the state of Texas. We are in Cypress on Hwy 290 and Cypress Rosehill Road.
- Affordable Prices & Discounts
- Warm, Caring Atmosphere
- Clean,Safe Environment
- Fun Learning Experience
- Summer Programs.
- Preschool - 3 to 6...
5.0
"We love Ms. Archana and Wonder Minds Montessori!
She is brilliant as a Teacher and manages a wonderful nurturing setup.
Over a very short period she has managed to inculcate such love for learning in our son. Everyday he is thrilled to go to school and is so proud...
Welcome to the wonderful world of Laura's Learn and Play Nature School! I strive to create a successful and refreshing approach to preschool education with the perfect balance of social awareness and academic guidance within a nature rich play space. I blend children's early educational journey...
5.0
"I have had the utmost privilege of knowing Laura for over 12 years as a dear friend, business colleague and my first childcare giver and I can confidently say that when my daughter was in her talented and professional care over 10 years ago, I knew she was...
Orion Montessori preschool focuses on academic excellence( using a combination of Montessori and Reggio-Emilia teaching styles). We teach kids reading, writing, math, science, Music, arts and crafts, social science, earth sciences and even culinary arts.
-Clean, safe, carefully designed beautiful...
5.0
"Orion Kids, previously known as Kinderactivity is an excellent preschool/daycare. The owner is a talented educator who supports each student's academic and social emotional progress. I would highly recommend this preschool/ daycare."
Teremok Preschool is an early learning facility that offers educational day care programs for preschool and school-age children. Located in Chatsworth, California, the company admits kids between the ages of twelve months old to twelve years old. The company also provides summer camp and various...
5.0
"Our daughter when to preschool at Teremok. She's in 3rd grade now and still has friends she made there. It was a great experience and the teachers really care about the kids."
-Preschool curriculum
-Low ratio
-Ages 6 weeks & up
-School break care for school age children
5.0
"Ms. Ashley is great with my kids. She has watched them since they were infants and they love when she comes to visit them! I couldn't say enough good things. This woman has a heart of gold and you won't be disappointed with her services."
I am an in-home Christian state licensed daycare. I take children, ages 6 weeks-12 years old. I take full-time kids and part-time kids. I also do a drop in parents day out program. My hours are from 6:30 am- 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday. We take kids before and after school to and from Fox Hill...
5.0
"Great daycare she is loving and caring for my kids she also takes them to school and picks them up also will drop them off at my house when needed on Fridays during the summer they go on outings and other days they play in the water. Great family and her husband...
-Family Child Care, Preschool & After-school care in Pleasanton.
-State Licensed Family Child Care.
-Timings are 8 am till 6 pm.
- Close to Vintage Hills Elementary school.
-Warm, welcoming and safe home environment.
-Hot vegetarian lunch (option). snacks, organic milk & fresh fruits served....
5.0
"I'd highly recommend Learn & Grow child Care, if you are looking for a home based day care in the tri-valley. Our daughter has been going to Jigna's daycare for little over 6 months now and we can't be more happy about decision to send her to Jigna. Not only she...
Childcare Center and Private School - Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After School Transportation to and from Local Area Schools and Summer Camp serving the West Houston and Spring Branch Communities.
*Texas School Ready Certified.
*Texas Rising Star Certified.
*Experienced...
5.0
"My kids attended the Alphabet Club from ages 5/7 months until they started Kinder. My daughter attended their schooler program and summer programs until she was in 3rd grade. The director, Chetna, and all of the teachers are extremely wonderful. I can't say enough...
Cordelia Before N After School Childcare Features:
Home Based Large Childcare Facility Located In Cordelia / Green Valley Fairfield
Drop off to and from school! School age Children
core state standard books and materials
reading, spelling, sentence building, and vocabulary and writing skills...
5.0
"Ms. Sandra knows her childcare! She makes sure that the kids are staying ahead in their learning. She also makes sure the kids are well taken care of and is big on providing healthy food for them. I loved taking my son to her. She made me feel so at ease after...
Engaging Young Minds Academy Inc. is a Preschool through Kindergarten program that caters to kids age 2-12 with an After-school component for our school aged students. We also offer tutoring services for students who need additional support. We are also enrolling now for Summer Camp 2021.
We pride...
5.0
"My daughter is learning how to read, write, and do math (adding and subtracting). She absolutely loves school and they love her and it shows. Ms.Ross and the whole staff are the sweetest people I know. Thank you Ms.Ross and staff for all that you. EYM Academy is...
Providing quality Preschool and Childcare since 1986 in Ames, IA. Creative Curriculum based classrooms starting at age 6 weeks through 12 years. We also offer an Ames School District 4 year old Preschool program through the SWVPP and provide all day care.
5.0
"Great care, my youngest learned to spell and write his name within one year at the center!"
Children's Day Montessori offers three classrooms of mixed-aged preschool and kindergarten education to children ages 33 months to six years. Families may choose from nine different options, including half-day, school-day and full-day programming for 3, 4 or five days a week.
CDM's physical...
5.0
"Both of my children attended Children's Day Montessori for 3 years. They are now self motivated enthusiastic elementary goers. CDM offered our children a safe and happy place to discover the joy of learning. I would encourage anyone to go and have a look, both...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Santa Cruz, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Santa Cruz, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Santa Cruz, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Santa Cruz, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Santa Cruz, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Santa Cruz, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.