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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Aptos, CA

We have 19 pre-k schools in Aptos, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Rose Blossom Nursery School

6401 Freedom Blvd Aptos, CA

3 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
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Rose Blossom is a preschool, T-K, and kindergarten serving families in Santa Cruz County, CA. We offer music, art, storytelling, games, circle time, outside play, show-and-tell, and individualized academic curriculum for children ages 2.5-6.5. Rose Blossom is a community school, encouraging cooperation and collaboration in order to create a peaceful and safe learning environment for the children. Tours are offered by appointment. Sharon Rose, Director
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Preschool
Learning Montessori located in Aptos, CA is a bilingual program serving Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and children in Kindergarten. The school also offers After School Care program and aims to help children achieve their best and learn to be creative and independent.

Apple Afterschool

221 Thunderbird Dr Aptos, CA

3 mi

Child care
Preschool
Apple Afterschool is a 19-year old afterschool enrichment program designed around the unique developmental needs of kindergarten to second grade students. Their ocean view setting with lots of windows and natural lighting aims to provide with a relaxing environment after a rigorous day of public school.
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Montessori Community School

123 S NAVARRA DR SCOTTS VALLEY, CA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
More than a simple day care, Montessori Community School provides the highest quality Montessori education from birth through kindergarten. MCS strives for a true Montessori experience which is structured by AMI (Associated Montessori Internationale) principles. We are the only school accredited by AMI in the Santa Cruz and Monterey area, and one of just a handful of schools in the Bay Area. Each child at MCS is actively supported in the self-directed pursuit of lifelong intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth. Some families appreciate the children’s joyful learning, others enjoy the beautiful indoor and outdoor children’s environments, many thrive in our warm community. We welcome you to browse our website and visit our school and see for yourself! Come on in and learn more about our programs for infants, toddlers, and primary children. You’ll quickly find that we are so much more than a simple day care or preschool.

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Secret Garden Preschool

26 Florido Avenue La Selva Beach, CA

1.0(1)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Preschool
We offer a play based preschool program focusing on kindergarten readiness. We serve the needs of the individual child, identifying areas of development and ways to meet each child's growth and preparedness for kindergarten. Children's literature is a cornerstone of our program encouraging literacy.

Discovery Learning Center

411 Roxas St Santa Cruz, CA

5 mi

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.

Lifespring Academic Preschools

1255 41st Ave Capitola, CA

3 mi

Child care
Preschool
Lifespring Academic Preschools in Capitola, California is a non-profit Christian 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 Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K Program.

Nikki's Keiki After School Care

630 Marnell Ave Santa Cruz, CA

6 mi

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Nikki's Keiki Care is an After School Program dedicated to serving families of the Delaveaga Elementary Community. Students in grades K-5 are welcome!

Hearts and Hands Pre School

40 Blanca Ln Watsonville, CA

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
The Hearts and Hands Preschool in Watsonville, California offers Christian child care and preschool for children two years old up to those who have finished kindergarten. Their age-appropriate and play-based curriculum stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth in a safe and nurturing environment. The Hearts and Hands Preschool is open from eight thirty in the morning to five in the afternoon.

Campus Kids Connection-Gault

1320 Seabright Avenue Santa Cruz, CA

5 mi

Child care
Preschool
Campus Kids Connection-Gault 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.

CKC - Santa Cruz Gardens

8005 Winkle Avenue Santa Cruz, CA

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
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 on children’s literacy, mathematics, and motor skills.

Midtown Montessori

818 N Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz, CA

5 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
The Midtown Montessori located at 818 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from eight AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Migrant Head Start

294 Green Valley Rd Fl 2 Watsonville, CA

9 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
The Migrant Head Start located at 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It provides learning for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They also offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Santa Cruz Gardens Preschool

8005 Winkle Ave Santa Cruz, CA

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Santa Cruz Gardens Preschool is an early childhood education facility that offers a structured preschool program for children ages 24 months old up to kindergarten. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the company uses a developmentally appropriate curriculum that focuses on building and improving children’s literacy, math, physical, and social skills.

Happy Days Children's Learing Center, LLC

1043 Morrissey Blvd Santa Cruz, CA

6 mi

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- school activities.

Campus Kids Connection Inc-Bostwick Children's Center

987 Bostwick Lane Santa Cruz, CA

5 mi

Child care
Preschool
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.

Building Kidz

106 Vine Hill School Rd Scotts Valley, CA

9 mi

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 accelerated development of their character, confidence, and commitment. Our philosophy is to develop the whole child . We focus on 6 key areas of development: emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic. We create an environment where children are challenged intellectually and are engaged in an interest of lifelong learning through an intelligent integration of academics and performing arts. Our curriculum is a comprehensive arts-integrated learning program in which children develop skills and knowledge of numeracy, literacy, music, arts, socialization, self-regulation and control, self-efficacy, morality, fine and gross motor skills, and emotional expression. Additionally, our children perform two shows annually: a Broadway style production in June and a winter recital in December. It is this philosophy and our preschool programs that has made us one of the top preschools and kindergartens in Scotts Valley. If you are looking for a place where your child can grow to love learning, please visit us and see how our preschool in Scotts Valley can give your child the best start possible.

Campus Kids Connection Inc-DeLaveaga

1145 Morrissey Blvd Santa Cruz, CA

6 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
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 activities with monthly specialized clubs, such as cooking, gardening, photography, soccer and more. They are open on weekdays from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Campus Kids Connection

820 Bay Avenue, Suite 109 Capitola, CA

3 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Campus Kids Connection in Capitola, CA is a childcare and a center that serves families with children from 18 months to kindergarten by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. Their curriculum aims to provide a variety of activities such as after school program and the teachers are well trained in early childhood education and have training in CPR and child first aid.

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Aptos, CA

Pre-k programs in Aptos, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Aptos, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Aptos, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Aptos, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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