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We have 21 pre-k schools in Scotts Valley, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Montessori Community School

123 S NAVARRA DR SCOTTS VALLEY, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
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...

Care Member says "My child is lovingly cared for and nurtured at school by teachers and staff. I receive regular progress updates on my child’s performance and behaviors,...

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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...
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BONNY DOON PRE-SCHOOL

1492 PINE FLAT RD SANTA CRUZ, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1026/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Bonny Doon Community Preschool is located in the beautiful redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 20 minutes from Westside Santa Cruz, up Highway 1. We are on the site of Bonny Doon Elementary School at 1492 Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz. At Bonny Doon Community Preschool we provide a safe, child-centered, developmentally...

Melissa B. says "I can’t really say enough positive things about Bonny Doon Community Preschool and the staff there. Both my kids attended school there and had the best...

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Rose Blossom Nursery School

6401 Freedom Blvd Aptos, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
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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...
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Valenzuela's Daycare

434 Plateau Ave. Santa Cruz, CA

We are a home day care and preschool on the west side of Santa Cruz. We offer an infant/toddler program and a preschool/pre-K full curriculum program. We do arts and crafts and science. We have adventures, including the bubble factory. We offer a fun, safe, loving environment for your little one. We have 14 years of...
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Lifespring Academic Preschools

1255 41st Ave Capitola, CA

Preschool
Child care
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.
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Santa Cruz Gardens Preschool

8005 Winkle Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Child care
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,...
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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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Midtown Montessori

818 N Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
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...
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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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Campus Kids Connection-Bay View

1231 Bay Street Santa Cruz, CA

Child care
Campus Kids Connection-Bay View 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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Nikki's Keiki After School Care

630 Marnell Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
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!
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EMPLOYEE CHILDCARE OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

1030 Emeline Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
The Employee Childcare of Santa Cruz County located at 1030 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open...
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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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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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Campus Kids Connection-Gault

1320 Seabright Avenue Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Child care
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.
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Coastal Community Preschool

900 High St Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Child care
The Coastal Community Preschool provides childcare for two to pre-kindergarten-age children in Santa Cruz, California. Their facilities and curriculum provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, and cognitive growth in which each child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.
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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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Apple Afterschool

221 Thunderbird Dr Aptos, CA

Preschool
Child care
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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Campus Kids Connection

820 Bay Avenue, Suite 109 Capitola, CA

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
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...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Scotts Valley, CA

Pre-k programs in Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley, 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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