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Campus Kids Connection-Soquel

2700 Porter Street Soquel, CA

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Preschool
Child care
Campus Kids Connection located in Soquel, CA is a non-profit agency that aims to provide a safe and secure environment for children in preschool through fifth grade. Aside from their before and after school programs, they also offer winter, spring, and summer camps.

Nana T says "My daughter had tried about 3 Daycare School! Hands down the Campus Kids Connection is the best Daycare in our area. The teachers & staff became very special...

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Highlands Park Child Development Center

8490 Highway 9 Ben Lomond, CA

Child care
Highlands Park Child Development Center located in Ben Lomond, CA offers a variety of activities and projects throughout the day such as science, cooking, art, crafts, music, and movement. The center specializes in children ages three months to five years old and aims to develop desirable social skills.

Baymonte Christian Preschool

5000b Granite Creek Rd Scotts Valley, CA

Preschool
Child care
Baymonte Christian Preschool in Scotts Valley, California is a Christian 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 Preschool, Elementary, and Middle...

Rocking Horse Ranch Day Care

4134 Fairway Dr Soquel, CA

Child care
Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool is located in Soquel, CA. They offer both full-day and half-day preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5 years old. They provide a variety of activities ranging from fine motor playful to fantasy play that enables their personal growth. It is open Mondays through Fridays from 9:00a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Scotts Valley Kinder Academy

210 So. Navarra Dr Scotts Valley, CA

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 providing a large variety of...

Kennolyn Camps

8400 Glen Haven Rd Soquel, CA

Kennolyn Camps in Soquel, CA is a center and camp that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as summer camp, retreat, swimming, and special events.

Circle of Friends Day Care

111 Navarra Dr Scotts Valley, CA

Preschool
Child care
Circle of Friends Preschool center is a licensed center located in Scotts Valley, CA. They offer a happy, safe and enriching learning environment for your child. They provide a curriculum that is theme based and developmentally appropriate for preschool students. They aim to develop your child physically, socially,emotionally...
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Haven Play Lounge

1800 Green Hills Rd Unit 101 Scotts Valley, CA

Camp Del Oro

3100 Bean Creek Rd Scotts Valley, CA

Camp Del Oro based in Scotts Valley, CA allows kids to be kids while giving them the opportunity to discover and develop individual skills. The camp offers lots of fun and exciting age-appropriate activities such as Swimming in the lake or pool, Arts and Crafts, Nature Hikes, Challenge Course, Environmental Education, and more.

Main Street Campus Kids Connection

3400 N Main St Soquel, CA

Preschool
Child care
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 environment.

Child Empowerment International

4340 Scotts Valley Dr Scotts Valley, CA

Child care
Child Empowerment International in Scotts Valley, 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 all ages.

Amanda B.

321 Lockewood Lane Scotts Valley, CA

Beginning in late August, I am offering 10-12 hours per week of childcare for one child. I am interested in one of two possibilities: a young child or baby during the morning hours, or a school-aged child for after school care. I am a mother of two children, an 8 YO boy and a 5 YO girl. I love kids, and along with my own...

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Daycare centers near you in Santa Cruz, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Santa Cruz, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Santa Cruz, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Santa Cruz, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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