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Mount Madonna Preschool

445 SUMMIT RD WATSONVILLE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1689/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
The Mount Madonna School preschool offers a unique balance of Montessori-inspired learning and discovery through a play-based education for children ages three to five years. We guide each child's unique path of development with intentional lessons based on the child’s curiosity, creativity and imagination. Daily hikes in the...
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Hearts & Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool - Watsonville

40 BLANCA LN WATSONVILLE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1320/mo
Faith based
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Since beginning our Hearts and Hands ministry in 2003, we have served thousands of families in each of our communities. It has been our mission to provide loving care, in a safe environment, with excellent teachers, while enriching each child to their full potential through our core values of SAFETY, LOVE and EXCELLENCE.
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Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
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.
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El Jardin Preschool

112 E Beach St Watsonville, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
El Jardin Preschool is an early education provider that offers bilingual learning programs for preschool children ages three to five years old. Located in Watsonville, California, the company uses a play-based curriculum designed to support the holistic growth and development of preschool children through various age-appropriate...
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Hearts and Hands Pre School

40 Blanca Ln Watsonville, CA

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...
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Pajaro Valley Children's Center

234 Montecito Ave Watsonville, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Pajaro Valley Children's Center located in Watsonville, 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 Infant to Preschool Program.
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Busy Bees Child Development Center

73 Peppertree Lane Watsonville, CA

Busy Bees Child Development is a family child care, owned and operated for its founder Madai Calles with the purpose of providing quality early education for children in our community. At BBCD we believe that there is a critical link between a child's early experiences and later success in life. We help children to discover and...
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The Secret Garden Preschool

221 THUNDERBIRD DR APTOS, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1645/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
For over forty years children have enjoyed attending The Secret Garden Preschool in beautiful La Selva Beach and Aptos, California. We strive to maintain the standard of excellence established by our founder and maintain a program dedicated to the preparation of children for future academic and social success.

Heidi X. says "Location is absolutely beautiful with airy tall ceilings and so clean inside! They do a great job in cleaning and rotating toys, the location is sitting on...

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Rose Blossom Nursery School

6401 Freedom Blvd Aptos, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
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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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.
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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, paint, water, blocks, books,...
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ABC Pre-School Day Care Ctr

263 Carpenteria Road Aromas, CA

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
ABC Preschool Daycare Center located at 263 Carpenteria Road, Aromas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.

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Children's Enrichment Center

2701 Cabrillo College Dr Aptos, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Children's Enrichment Center is a preschool operated by Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, CA. The school accepts children between the ages of two and five years, without discrimination. Their curriculum focus on the development of a child on the spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual level.
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The Secret Garden Preschool Aptos

10707 SOQUEL DR APTOS, CA

State license verified

Secret Garden Preschool

26 Florido Avenue La Selva Beach, CA

1.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
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.
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Learning Montessori

106 Madeline Dr Aptos, CA

Child care
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.
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Freedom Children's Center

37 Holly Dr Freedom, CA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Freedom Children's Center is a licensed childcare facility located at 37 Holly Drive, Freedom, California. This child care center can accommodate up to 64 children, operating from Mondays through Fridays. It offers a safe and stimulating environment and provides children with age-appropriate activities that foster physical,...
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Maegan's Daycare and Preschool

504 Gertrude Ave Aptos, CA

Child care
Preschool
Maegan's Daycare and Preschool in Aptos, 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 preschool kids.
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The Secret Garden Preschool La Selva Beach

26 FLORIDO AVE LA SELVA BCH, CA

State license verified

Apple Afterschool

221 Thunderbird Dr Aptos, CA

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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There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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