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Nature Nurture

5.0

Miss Judy has been a godsend to our family. My now 3 year old has been attending Nature Nurture with Judy since she was 6 months old. She has truly helped raise my daughter. She provides enriching activities, structure, fun and is an absolute wealth of knowledge and a great resource to all...

- Katie D

Toro Park Day Care

5.0

I love Miss Brenda and what's even better is that my children do too! I have a 3 year old and a 5 year old that is about to start school and they adore being there. I love the structure and the attention she gives to my kids. She is flexible with drop off and pick up times and she's even offered to...

- Melody V

Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd Preschool

5.0

This is a wonderful preschool. The teachers are all so loving and caring and truly get to know each and every child's personality. The classes of children are like families and a cohesive group.

- Jennifer M

Auburn's House Montessori School

5.0

Auburn's House Montessori is an AMAZING place for children to learn, develop and grow. The teachers have leadership and vision when it comes to teaching the children and it's remarkable to watch. My son and daughter attended for over 4 years, all very important years and they would not be the...

- Amy T

Daycares in Salinas, CA

Nature Nurture

Nature Nurture

732 LaMesa Dr, Salinas, CA

Starting at $80/day

4.6

(8)

Full-time, part-time, drop-in child care care/child development offering expert infant care, using Resources for Infant Educators philosophy, preschool & toddler social/emotional skills and competency for preschool, positive communication skills & language development, self-control, tons of arts &...
5.0
"We have 3 daughters and have been lucky enough that they all have attended Nature Nurture Daycare. We started our friendship with Judy when our almost 6-year-old was 10 months old. Judy is a wonderful daycare provider! She provides feedback on child's progress,...

Shannon O


Krista's Child Care

Krista's Child Care

20241 Portola Drive, Salinas, CA

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Krista and I am a licensed childcare provider in the Toro Park area. I am married to my wonderful husband and we have two amazing children, a 6 year old and a 3 year old. I worked in the Agricultural Field for 6 years and have recently decided to change my career path and open up...

Toro Park Day Care

22581 Toreador Dr, Salinas, CA

Costimate: $300/wk

5.0

(1)

Toro Park Day Care is a childcare program that provides a safe learning environment with fun loving, enthusiastic staff that enjoy helping children with school work and assist them in fun activities. It is a structured, large ​family daycare, spending each day with well-behaved children, encouraging...
5.0
"I love Miss Brenda and what's even better is that my children do too! I have a 3 year old and a 5 year old that is about to start school and they adore being there. I love the structure and the attention she gives to my kids. She is flexible with drop off and pick...

Melody V


Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd Preschool

301 Corral De Tierra Road, Salinas, CA

Costimate: $300/wk

5.0

(1)

The Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd Preschool is a child-centered early education provider for children ages 3 to 5 years old. The school offers a nurturing environment and a stimulating curriculum that promotes creativity as well as spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual...
5.0
"This is a wonderful preschool. The teachers are all so loving and caring and truly get to know each and every child's personality. The classes of children are like families and a cohesive group."

Jennifer M


Jenica's Child Care

Jenica's Child Care

264 Wildwood Way, Salinas, CA

Starting at $300/wk

Hello, my name is Jenica and I am a licensed childcare provider off of River Road in Salinas. I am married to my wonderful husband works in agriculture and we have one amazing son who is 18 months old. I worked in an office setting for a little over 5 years and decided to change my career path and...

Laura's Barn Childcare Center

Laura's Barn Childcare Center

893 Blanco Cir, Salinas, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

PRESCHOOL: As preschoolers gain more self-esteem, they may feel ready to take on the world. Our Preschool program enhances that confidence by providing activities to help children become problem solvers and lifelong learners. Through independent exploration, structured activities, and hands-on...

Rainbow Daycare

1405 1st Ave, Salinas, CA

Starting at $923/mo

The Rainbow Daycare located at 1405 1st Avenue, Salinas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It caters to programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

A Happy Day Care

798 Leese Dr, Salinas, CA

Starting at $135/wk

A Happy Day Care in Salinas, 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 from Child Care, Infant, Toddler,...

Little Friends Day Nursery

1025 Post Dr, Salinas, CA

Starting at $615/mo

Little Friends Day Nursery in Salinas, 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 child care for families and kids of all ages.

Hartnell College Child Development Center

411 Central Ave, Salinas, CA

Starting at $4000/day

Hartnell College Child Development Center located at 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight AM to four-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for toddlers, preschooler, kindergarten, high school and...

Christian Salinas School

345 E Alvin Dr, Salinas, CA

Starting at $493/mo

Salinas Christians School provides a safe, positive, values-centered environment and highly qualified teachers to provide the best learning experiences for children. It offers Preschool for students ages 2.75 to 5 years old and Kindergarten up to 8th Grade. The school also offers extended day care...

Sandy Land Family Day Care

753 Bellarmine Dr, Salinas, CA

Costimate: $302/wk

Sandy Land Family Day Care is located at 753 Bellarmine Dr., Salinas, California. It offers early childhood education and child care since 1989. It uses the Emergent Learning Curriculum which is focused on developing each child's self-worth. The center's teaching philosophy is a combination of the...

Garza's Quality Infant

18423 Kennedy St, Salinas, CA

Costimate: $171/wk

Garza's Quality Infant in Salinas, 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 child care for families and kids of all ages

First Step Head Start Center

1145 Acosta St, Salinas, CA

Costimate: $125/wk

The First Step Head Start Center in Salinas, California is a federally-funded program that offers parent support, childcare, and education for children from low-income families. The program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. Children...

Urzua Daycare

18441 Northridge Dr., Salinas, CA

Costimate: $197/wk

I provide child care to children. I keep a clean, sanitized house. I offer hot meals. I also offer homework help. I plan special holiday field trips for kids who have to spend their vacation time in daycare. All my meals are of high quality. All my workers are CPR certified and I love children.

Kids In Motion Salinas

1045 Melville St, Salinas, CA

Costimate: $171/wk

Kids In Motion Salinas in Salinas, California offers a child-centered, extended day preschool program in an intimate family style home environment. Their curriculum stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through a healthy balance between play and exploration...

Superior Stone Care

27422 Vista Del Toro Pl, Salinas, CA

Starting at $500/day


Auburn's House Montessori School

Auburn's House Montessori School

1242 Siddall Court, Seaside, CA

Costimate: $246/wk

5.0

(1)

Auburn s House Montessori School has provided quality education on the Monterey Peninsula since 1986. The Velasquez s are a respected family in the community that has always strived to create an environment that promotes the love of learning. Year round school. Ages 2 to entry into first grade....
5.0
"Auburn's House Montessori is an AMAZING place for children to learn, develop and grow. The teachers have leadership and vision when it comes to teaching the children and it's remarkable to watch. My son and daughter attended for over 4 years, all very important...

Amy T


Charlyne's Family ChildCare & Preschool

Charlyne's Family ChildCare & Preschool

17956 Berta Cyn Rd, Prunedale, CA

Starting at $230/wk

I have been providing childcare in my Prunedale home for over 20 years. I love watching the changes in the children. They keep me smiling all day. It is so great to touch these sweet lives. The age range in my family childcare is 2 through 5 years old. I am licensed for 8 children but usually try...

Grace Academic Precepts Learning

Grace Academic Precepts Learning

1821 Highland Street, Seaside, CA

Starting at $25/hr

Grace Academic Precepts Learning Services(own by individual) provides Part-time Childcare in the customers' home 1-4 hours maximum for children ages 3-5; school age through 2nd grade.Additional cost for Infants/toddlers. Childcare hours by arrangement and availability. Locations:...

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Ratings for Salinas, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Daycares in Salinas, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.