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Nature's Nursery School

Hyw 1 Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Kindergarten
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Nature's Nursery School is an outdoor preschool program based in and inspired by Waldorf Early Childhood Education where children are 'nurtured in nature.' Parents may choose two or four day per week enrollment for the school year for children ages two years nine months and to five years old. We will meet from 9am to...

Laurie D. says "The small group size allows every child to have one on one time with the loving and thoughtful teacher."

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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 emphasize learning to peacefully...

Sarah H. says "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...

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Common Threads Montessori

208 Rankin St Santa Cruz, CA

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Common Threads Montessori based in Santa Cruz, CA strives to support the mind, body, and spirit growth of the whole child. The school uses a blend of high-quality materials including Montessori and "open-ended manipulatives" for children ages three through six years old.
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Secret Garden Too

3205 Salisbary Dr Santa Cruz, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Preschool Infant and Toddler Program. Location is perfect for easy on and off HWY1. Right next to Dominican Hospital. Come visit. Call to schedule a tour of our 3 programs.
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Coastal Community Preschool

900 High St Santa Cruz, CA

Child care
Preschool
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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Teddy Bear Junction Child Care

1445 Harper St Santa Cruz, CA

Child care
The Teddy Bear Junction Child Care in Glendale, California offers a preschool program for children from two and a half to five years old. Their curriculum aims to stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through self-initiated and self-paced activities. They aim to develop a love of learning...
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Little Acorns Montessori

1215 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Little Acorns Montessori is a state-licensed child care center that offers early childhood education programs geared towards infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the company admits children ages six months old to six years old. The company’s curriculum focuses on developing core competencies in...
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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, science and math, and songs and...
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Calvary Child Care Center

532 Center St Santa Cruz, CA

Child care
In-Home daycare
Calvary Preschool is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian preschool located at 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, California. It provides high-quality childcare and preschool in a warm and caring environment at affordable rates. The school also offers free childcare for especially needy children, drop-in emergency care for any...
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Children's Preschool Santa Cruz

420 Melrose Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Children's Preschool Santa Cruz provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Santa Cruz, California, for preschool kids. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.
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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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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.
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Nuevo Dia Child Development Center

135 Leibrandt Ave Santa Cruz, CA

In-Home daycare
Child care
Preschool
Nuevo Dia Child Development Center is a licensed child care company that serves families living in Santa Cruz, California. Nuevo Dia Child Development Center mainly handles preschool children between the ages of three to five years old. The company implements a structured curriculum focused on developing children’s literacy...
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Noah's Ark Preschool

720 17th Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Noah’s Ark Preschool is a licensed day care center located in Santa Cruz, CA. It was founded in 1983 and offers a balance environment wherein they exercise freedom and guidance within their students. They cater to infants up to school-age children. It is open Mondays through Fridays from 6:45a.m. to 6:00p.m.
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Midtown Montessori

818 N Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
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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Campus Kids Connection Inc-DeLaveaga

1145 Morrissey Blvd Santa Cruz, CA

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...
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Campus Kids Connection-Gault

1320 Seabright Avenue Santa Cruz, CA

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.
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CKC - Santa Cruz Gardens

8005 Winkle Avenue Santa Cruz, CA

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...
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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 your desired schedule. I...
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Valenzuela's Daycare

434 Plateau Ave. Santa Cruz, CA

State license verified

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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Santa Cruz, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Santa Cruz, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Santa Cruz, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Santa Cruz, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Santa Cruz, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Santa Cruz, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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