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Migrant Head Start

294 Green Valley Rd Fl 2 Watsonville, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
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.
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El Jardin Preschool

112 E Beach St Watsonville, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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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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Pajaro Valley Children's Center

234 Montecito Ave Watsonville, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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Hearts and Hands Pre School

40 Blanca Ln Watsonville, CA

Preschool
Child care
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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The Secret Garden Preschool

221 THUNDERBIRD DR APTOS, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1645/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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.
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Rose Blossom Nursery School

6401 Freedom Blvd Aptos, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
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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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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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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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ABC Pre-School Day Care Ctr

263 Carpenteria Road Aromas, CA

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State license verified

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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St. Andrew Preschool Cooperative

9850 Monroe Ave Aptos, CA

Preschool
St. Andrew Preschool Cooperative 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. Your child will experience these important life...
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Secret Garden Preschool

26 Florido Avenue La Selva Beach, CA

1.0(1)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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.
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Tara's Kids

206 Siesta Drive Aptos, CA

In-Home daycare
I am currently seeking my teaching credential (2 years until completion) to work with school aged children. I have taken multiple early childhood education classes along with working as a volunteer aide at a local elementary school where I work with young school aged children. I have raised 3 children of my own as well....
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Children's Cottage Montessori

736 Clubhouse Dr Aptos, CA

Child care
The Children's Cottage Montessori in Aptos, California provides child care for preschool-age children. They provide a safe and healthy environment that stimulates socialization skills and mental, physical, and intellectual development. Activities are child initiated, and proceed at their own pace. They are open from seven thirty...
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Freedom Children's Center

37 Holly Dr Freedom, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
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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Learning Montessori

106 Madeline Dr Aptos, CA

Preschool
Child care
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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Maegan's Daycare and Preschool

504 Gertrude Ave Aptos, CA

Preschool
Child care
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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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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Watsonville, CA

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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