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Common Threads Montessori

208 Rankin St Santa Cruz, CA

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Common Threads Montessori based in Santa Cruz, CA strives to support the mind, body, and spirit growth of the whole child. The school uses a blend of high-quality materials including Montessori and "open-ended manipulatives" for children ages three through six years old.
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Secret Garden Too

3205 Salisbary Dr Santa Cruz, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Preschool Infant and Toddler Program. Location is perfect for easy on and off HWY1. Right next to Dominican Hospital. Come visit. Call to schedule a tour of our 3 programs.
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In-Home daycare
Santa Cruz Learning Center is a registered child care provider in the state of California. Their center at 720 Fairmount Ave, Santa Cruz, CA emphasizes the role of proper guidance in a child's development and general well-being, that's why they utilize a child-centered approach that pays attention to individual needs of their...
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Campus Kids Connection Inc-Westlake

1000 High St Santa Cruz, CA

Child care
Campus Kids Connection Incorporated located in Santa Cruz, CA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential. The center offers programs to provide fun, safe and secure environment for children before and after school, and the center also provide a winter, spring and summer camp. They are open on...
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Nuevo Dia Child Development Center

135 Leibrandt Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
Nuevo Dia Child Development Center is a licensed child care company that serves families living in Santa Cruz, California. Nuevo Dia Child Development Center mainly handles preschool children between the ages of three to five years old. The company implements a structured curriculum focused on developing children’s literacy...
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Calvary Child Care Center

532 Center St Santa Cruz, CA

In-Home daycare
Child care
Calvary Preschool is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian preschool located at 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, California. It provides high-quality childcare and preschool in a warm and caring environment at affordable rates. The school also offers free childcare for especially needy children, drop-in emergency care for any...
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Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center, Inc

1738 16th Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Child care
The Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center in Santa Cruz, California offers child care and preschool for one to three year old children. Their age-appropriate curriculum encourages healthy socialization, artistic activities, and creative play, which will satisfy and set the foundation for optimal growth and development. They are...
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Children's Preschool Santa Cruz

420 Melrose Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Children's Preschool Santa Cruz provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Santa Cruz, California, for preschool kids. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.
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Casa De Aprendizaje

145 Felker St Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
CASA de Aprendizaje is a licensed home daycare located in Santa Cruz, CA. They provide programs that aim to develop your child’s needs. They offer variety of activities that support healthy child development. The Center is open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
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Little Acorns Montessori

1215 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Little Acorns Montessori is a state-licensed child care center that offers early childhood education programs geared towards infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the company admits children ages six months old to six years old. The company’s curriculum focuses on developing core competencies in...
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Campus Kids Connection Inc-DeLaveaga

1145 Morrissey Blvd Santa Cruz, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Campus Kids Connection Inc-DeLaveaga located in Santa Cruz, CA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential. The center offers programs to provide fun, safe and secure environment for children from Kindergarten to 5th Grade students. The school provide a choice of age appropriate projects and...
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Happy Days Childrens Learning Center

191 Harvey West Blvd Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Child care
Happy Days in Santa Cruz, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 69 children for preschool.
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Preschool
Child care
Campus Kids Connection Inc-Bostwick Children's Center located in Santa Cruz, CA is a fun and stimulating preschool for children ages 24 months to entering kindergarten. Daily activities include art projects, circle time, dramatic play, science, lunch and snacks, quiet nap time, outdoor exploration, music and movement.
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Discovery Learning Center

411 Roxas St Santa Cruz, CA

Discovery Learning Center is a non-profit early childhood facility that offers educational day care programs for pre-kindergarten and school-age children. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the company provides a wide range of classes and activities that focus on children’s literacy development and artistic growth.
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Cribs Daycare

530 Tabor Dr Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Cribs Daycare in Santa Cruz, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids of all ages.
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Kids On Broadway

131 Belmont St Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Kids On Broadway located in Santa Cruz, CA is a non-profit, year-round performing arts organization serving children and teenagers ages five to fourteen years old. The center provides young people the opportunity to learn about and participate in quality professional theatre.
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Happy Days Children's Learing Center, LLC

1043 Morrissey Blvd Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Happy Days Children's Learning Center LLC located at 1043 Morrissey Boulevard, Santa Cruz, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after-...
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CKC - Santa Cruz Gardens

8005 Winkle Avenue Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Child care
Campus Kids Connection is an early childhood education center that offers preschool and after-school programs for young children. Serving the Santa Cruz community in California, the company’s services are open to children 24 months of age up to kindergarten. The company uses a structured, age-appropriate curriculum that focuses...
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Noah's Ark Preschool

720 17th Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Noah’s Ark Preschool is a licensed day care center located in Santa Cruz, CA. It was founded in 1983 and offers a balance environment wherein they exercise freedom and guidance within their students. They cater to infants up to school-age children. It is open Mondays through Fridays from 6:45a.m. to 6:00p.m.
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Yoi Basecamp

130 Mccornick St Apt 7 Santa Cruz, CA

Yo! Basecamp is a summer camp program at 130 Mccornick St Apt 7, Santa Cruz, CA that enables children to learn the fundamental skills needed in climbing. Their center ensures that proper care and guidance are provided to let children earn exciting and meaningful experiences.
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Child care centers near you in Santa Cruz, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Santa Cruz, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Santa Cruz, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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