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Child care centers in Salinas, CA

Nature Nurture

Nature Nurture

732 LaMesa Dr, Salinas, CA

4.7

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831 208 0125. We have 4 openings! Gentle parenting philosophy. Full-time, part-time, drop-in child care care/child development offering expert infant care, using Resources for Infant Educators philosophy, preschool & toddler social/emotional skills and competency for preschool, positive...
5.0
"Miss Judy is an incredible source of empathy and knowledge for kids. My daughter has been going to her for two years and the confidence and calm it has instilled in her, is remarkable. Miss Judy has clear age-appropriate expectations of kids, and watching kids step...

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The Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd Preschool is a child-centered early education provider for children ages 3 to 5 years old. The school offers a nurturing environment and a stimulating curriculum that promotes creativity as well as spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual...
5.0
"This is a wonderful preschool. The teachers are all so loving and caring and truly get to know each and every child's personality. The classes of children are like families and a cohesive group."

Jennifer M.


Laura's Barn Child Care Center

Laura's Barn Child Care Center

893 Blanco Circle, SALINAS, CA

Starting at $2000/mo

What truly sets us apart is our incredible team of teachers. At Laura’s Barn, teachers are more than educators—they are trusted team members, mentors, and role models who create meaningful bonds with children and families. It is their dedication, warmth, and expertise that have earned us the...

Laura's Barn Preschool and Child Care Center

Laura's Barn Preschool and Child Care Center

30 HITCHCOCK ROAD, SALINAS, CA

Starting at $5/mo

We seek to make Laura's Barn's locations throughout the county the most respected early learning centers out there. Laura's Barn empowers both children and our team members to exceed their potential. Enrollment fee is $500.00 Tuition is $1600.00/month for Infants to age 2. Tuition for...

LAURA'S BARN PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER

LAURA'S BARN PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER

893 BLANCO CIRCLE, SALINAS, CA

We seek to make Laura's Barn's locations throughout the county the most respected early learning centers out there. Laura's Barn empowers both children and our team members to exceed their potential.

Laura's Barn Childcare Center

Laura's Barn Childcare Center

893 Blanco Cir, Salinas, CA

PRESCHOOL: As preschoolers gain more self-esteem, they may feel ready to take on the world. Our Preschool program enhances that confidence by providing activities to help children become problem solvers and lifelong learners. Through independent exploration, structured activities, and hands-on...

Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool - Salinas

Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool - Salinas

345 East Alvin Drive, SALINAS, CA

Starting at $1256/mo

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: SAFETY,...

Hartnell College Child Development Center

411 Central Ave, Salinas, CA

Hartnell College Child Development Center located at 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight AM to four-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for toddlers, preschooler, kindergarten, high school and...

Little Friends Day Nursery

1025 Post Dr, Salinas, CA

Little Friends Day Nursery in Salinas, 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 child care for families and kids of all ages.

Garza's Quality Infant

18423 Kennedy St, Salinas, CA

Garza's Quality Infant in Salinas, 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 child care for families and kids of all ages

Kids In Motion Salinas

1045 Melville St, Salinas, CA

Kids In Motion Salinas in Salinas, California offers a child-centered, extended day preschool program in an intimate family style home environment. Their curriculum stimulates the children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through a healthy balance between play and exploration...

A Happy Day Care

798 Leese Dr, Salinas, CA

A Happy Day Care in Salinas, 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 Child Care, Infant, Toddler,...

Sandy Land Family Day Care

753 Bellarmine Dr, Salinas, CA

Sandy Land Family Day Care is located at 753 Bellarmine Dr., Salinas, California. It offers early childhood education and child care since 1989. It uses the Emergent Learning Curriculum which is focused on developing each child's self-worth. The center's teaching philosophy is a combination of the...

First Step Head Start Center

1145 Acosta St, Salinas, CA

The First Step Head Start Center in Salinas, California is a federally-funded program that offers parent support, childcare, and education for children from low-income families. The program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. Children...

Christian Salinas School

345 E Alvin Dr, Salinas, CA

Salinas Christians School provides a safe, positive, values-centered environment and highly qualified teachers to provide the best learning experiences for children. It offers Preschool for students ages 2.75 to 5 years old and Kindergarten up to 8th Grade. The school also offers extended day care...

Toro Park Day Care

22581 Toreador Dr, Salinas, CA

Toro Park Day Care is a childcare program that provides a safe learning environment with fun loving, enthusiastic staff that enjoy helping children with school work and assist them in fun activities. It is a structured, large ​family daycare, spending each day with well-behaved children, encouraging...

Rainbow Daycare

1405 1st Ave, Salinas, CA

The Rainbow Daycare located at 1405 1st Avenue, Salinas, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It caters to programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

Auburn's House Montessori School

Auburn's House Montessori School

1242 Siddall Court, Seaside, CA

Auburn s House Montessori School has provided quality education on the Monterey Peninsula since 1986. The Velasquez s are a respected family in the community that has always strived to create an environment that promotes the love of learning. Year round school. Ages 2 to entry into first grade....

Peninsula Center for Infant and Toddler Development is one of the child care centers operated by Early Development Services. The center is located at 780 Elm Avenue, Seaside, California. It provides a safe and nurturing environment, where children, from 6 weeks up to 12 years old, can feel...

My Little Schoolhouse

1782 La Salle Ave., Seaside, CA

I have 27 years of experience and 27 Early Childhood Education units. I'm a certified preschool teacher by the State of California. There are only 2 or 3 students at a time, centers have a10 kids to 1 teacher ratio. I take students from 3-5 years old, must be fully potty trained. We study 3...

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Child Care Centers in Salinas, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 22 listed child care centers.