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Drop-in daycares in Aptos, CA

Learning Montessori

Learning Montessori

106 Madeline Dr, Aptos, CA

Learning Montessori is a preschool serving 5 months to 5 years old children. We offer a nurturing and caring environment. We teach Emotional Intelligence-EQ and the Montessori method combined. We care for the well being of each child. We also teach positive discipline for parents.

Kruz Kidz in Aptos, CA provides Discovery and Adventure experiences for kids entering 1st grade through 6th. They offer 23 different camps from science, sports, art, cooking, dance, and more with field trips, fun skits, and Wacky Wednesdays. They provide an enriching, safe, and fun environment where...

Easter Seal Camp Harmon

9010 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA

Easter Seal Camp Harmon in Aptos, CA is a center and camp for children with autism and other disabilities 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...

Tina's Family Daycare

Tina's Family Daycare

5043 Wilder Drive, Soquel, CA

5.0

(4)

I taught preschool for 20 years and was a nanny for 6 years. I opened my family day care in January 2014. It is the best of both worlds. It is home-based, filled with love and education. We do art, music, read stories, sing songs, learn sign language, do cooking projects, dramatic play, dancing,...
5.0
"As a Mama who was very reluctant to go back to work, Tina was/is our absolute dream come true. Her years of experience, teamed with with her intuition and genuine love for children have made her a godsend! My daughter (now 3) has been in Tina's care for the last...

Sarah D.


Building Kidz

Building Kidz

106 Vine Hill School Rd, Scotts Valley, CA

Welcome to Building Kidz of Scotts Valley Preschool and Kindergarten The school is part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses whose mission is to deliver a world class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the performing arts, and demonstrate...

Capitola Child Care

Capitola Child Care

838 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA

Best new child care center in Capitola. We are now a Large in home Family child care. We provide care for infants to after school care. Our waiting list is getting long, so sign up soon to reserve your spot! Read our review on Yelp! Google and Facebook

Mercedez Hernandez Daycare

Mercedez Hernandez Daycare

184 Pajaro Circle, Freedom, CA

I provide a fun, loving and bilingual home daycare environment for infants to school age children. Your child will feel respected, included, important, accepted and safe under my care. Children are provided with indoor and outdoor play areas. Together we will explore & build skills through play,...

Giggles-N-Wiggles

Giggles-N-Wiggles

1855 41st Ave Space F12, Capitola, CA


Kinder Cottage

3834 Gross Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

5.0

(1)

The Kinder Cottage in Santa Cruz, California provides childcare and preschool education for two to six year old children. Their age-appropriate and play-based curriculum allows the children to express themselves and stimulates their cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. They also...
5.0
"We love Kinder Cottage! The teachers are all so loving yet matter of fact. The children have free choice, with outdoor access almost all day. My son was very happy there."

Sarah H.


Mrs Bus Stop Preschool

3215 Axford Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

Mrs. Bus Stop Preschool is a child care facility that offers educational day care programs for preschool children. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the company admits children ages two to five years old. The company’s curriculum features a wide range of activities that include music, dance,...

Debrah Hutchings Home Daycare

3400 Lillian Way, Santa Cruz, CA

Debrah Hutchings Home Daycare State License #444406064 Serving Santa Cruz since 1991 (831) 462 - 3778 3400 Lillian Way, Santa Cruz, California 95065

Haven Play Lounge

Haven Play Lounge

1800 Green Hills Rd Unit 101, Scotts Valley, CA


Rosie's Day Care

Rosie's Day Care

321 Rogers Avenue, Watsonville, CA

Children are able to do various activities that consist of learning, dancing, playing etc. They are also given healthy food such as vegetables and fruits in proportionate sizes. Not only that, but children may also go outside and play on the outside sets or run around breathing the fresh air!

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...

Auntie Wendi's Day Care

343 Goss Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

I am a state-certified day care provider and graduate of San Jose State University with a Bachelor's Degree in elementary education. I was born and raised in Santa Cruz. I am certified in First Aid and CPR and trained in health and nutrition. We offer the following: pick up service from school,...

Childhood Dreams Home Daycare

Warwick Lane, Santa Cruz, CA

Childhood Dreams is a fully insured, licensed small home daycare. I provide high quality childcare with plenty of enriching age appropriate activities and educational toys. I offer a safe, secure "home away from home" where your child will learn, play and grow. I have designed a nurturing, creative,...

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.

Jennifer's Home

515 Capitola Rd Ext, Santa Cruz, CA

Christian In-Home Educational Preschool I've been a licensed preschool provider since the beginning of 2010 in Campbell, and moved to a house in Santa Cruz a year and a half ago. My hours will start in June and will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings from 8:10am-12:10pm, with flexibility to...

Yoli Gallardo

3960 Reposa Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

I have been a care taker for many years, first with my own parents. I later worked for ComForcare for about 5 years and had much experience with a huge diversity of patients with different needs, but mainly elder people who needed help with their medication, getting ready for their day, some light...

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...

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