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Secret Garden Too

3205 Salisbary Dr Santa Cruz, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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...

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...

Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center, Inc

1738 16th Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Child care
The Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center in Santa Cruz, California offers child care and preschool for one to three year old children. Their age-appropriate curriculum encourages healthy socialization, artistic activities, and creative play, which will satisfy and set the foundation for optimal growth and development. They are...

Midtown Montessori

818 N Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Child care
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...

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...

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-...

Childhood Dreams Home Daycare

Warwick Lane Santa Cruz, CA

Childhood Dreams is a fully insured, licensed small home daycare. I provide high quality childcare with plenty of enriching age appropriate activities and educational toys. I offer a safe, secure "home away from home" where your child will learn, play and grow. I have designed a nurturing, creative, peaceful environment for your...

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Toddler daycares near you in Santa Cruz, CA typically cater to children between three months to three years of age, though it's worth noting that this will vary by location. To get a better idea of the options available to you, connect directly with toddler daycares to understand any age requirements.

Generally, toddler daycare curriculum is based on learning through play. Learning activities at toddler daycares in Santa Cruz, CA may include free play, story time, arts and crafts, outdoor walks and social skills development. In toddler daycare settings, children are encouraged to explore their world through their physical senses and complete age-appropriate tasks with the guidance of a teacher. They are encouraged to follow their own interests and ideas while honing important cognitive and motor skills. Overall, toddler daycare curriculum is designed to create an enjoyable yet educational environment for young learners aged 18 months to 3 years old.

Choosing the right toddler daycare for your family near you in Santa Cruz, CA can be both a challenging and rewarding experience! Factors to consider include the quality of care, safety, location, costs, and qualifications of the staff. Taking the time to tour a toddler daycare center will be helpful in choosing the right fit, as it gives you the opportunity to ask questions at length and observe how the staff interacts with children firsthand. Choosing a daycare is a personal choice, and you should feel comfortable with the center you ultimately decide on.

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