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Child Care Centers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 40 listed child care centers

Building Kidz of Scotts Valley

We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz

- Anna B.

In Kirsten's Care

My son went to Kirsten for 2 years and we were so sad to leave. I would recommend her to anyone. She really loves her "kids" and is a...

- Hillary

Osito's Day Care

Osito's daycare si simply great. Jesucita loves the children as her own. She involves them in a variety of activities, and helps parents in...

- Care member

Centers Near Santa Cruz!

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CKC - Santa Cruz Gardens

8005 Winkle Avenue Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Child care
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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Yoi Basecamp

130 Mccornick St Apt 7 Santa Cruz, CA

Yo! Basecamp is a summer camp program at 130 Mccornick St Apt 7, Santa Cruz, CA that enables children to learn the fundamental skills needed in climbing. Their center ensures that proper care and guidance are provided to let children earn exciting and meaningful experiences.
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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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Coastal Community Preschool

900 High St Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Child care
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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Campus Kids Connection-Bay View

1231 Bay Street Santa Cruz, CA

Child care
Campus Kids Connection-Bay View 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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Nikki's Keiki After School Care

630 Marnell Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Nikki's Keiki Care is an After School Program dedicated to serving families of the Delaveaga Elementary Community. Students in grades K-5 are welcome!
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Campus Kids Connection-Gault

1320 Seabright Avenue Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Child care
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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Santa Cruz Gardens Preschool

8005 Winkle Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Child care
Santa Cruz Gardens Preschool is an early childhood education facility that offers a structured preschool program for children ages 24 months old up to kindergarten. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the company uses a developmentally appropriate curriculum that focuses on building and improving children’s literacy, math,...
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Midtown Montessori

818 N Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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Building Kidz of Scotts Valley

106 VINE HILL SCHOOL RD SCOTTS VALLEY, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
About Building Kidz of Scotts Valley Located at 106 Vine Hill School Rd, this Scotts Valley preschool is conveniently located close to I-17 and not far from the Scotts Valley High School. The school is part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses whose mission is to deliver a world-class preschool experience...

Anna B. says "We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz"

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In Kirsten's Care

300 S Navarra Dr Scotts Valley, CA

5.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
In Kirsten's Care in Scotts Valley, 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 three months to preschool age program.

Hillary says "My son went to Kirsten for 2 years and we were so sad to leave. I would recommend her to anyone. She really loves her "kids" and is a fantastic...

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Osito's Day Care

670 Crest Drive Ben Lomond, CA

5.0(3)
Academic
Special needs
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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A safe home day care in Ben Lomond, CA Children's well-being is promoted when they are in a safe, consistent, loving, and fun environment with a variety of opportunities for play-based learning and positive social interactions. Osito's Childcare Center offers a comfortable home setting and enriching and fun activities that...

Care Member says "Osito's daycare si simply great. Jesucita loves the children as her own. She involves them in a variety of activities, and helps parents in any way she...

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Campus Kids Connection-Soquel

2700 Porter Street Soquel, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Campus Kids Connection located in Soquel, CA is a non-profit agency that aims to provide a safe and secure environment for children in preschool through fifth grade. Aside from their before and after school programs, they also offer winter, spring, and summer camps.

Nana T says "My daughter had tried about 3 Daycare School! Hands down the Campus Kids Connection is the best Daycare in our area. The teachers & staff became very special...

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Kennolyn Camps

8400 Glen Haven Rd Soquel, CA

Kennolyn Camps in Soquel, CA is a center and camp that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as summer camp, retreat, swimming, and special events.
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Circle of Friends Day Care

111 Navarra Dr Scotts Valley, CA

Preschool
Child care
Circle of Friends Preschool center is a licensed center located in Scotts Valley, CA. They offer a happy, safe and enriching learning environment for your child. They provide a curriculum that is theme based and developmentally appropriate for preschool students. They aim to develop your child physically, socially,emotionally...
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Child Empowerment International

4340 Scotts Valley Dr Scotts Valley, CA

Child care
Child Empowerment International in Scotts Valley, 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 all ages.
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Highlands Park Child Development Center

8490 Highway 9 Ben Lomond, CA

Child care
Highlands Park Child Development Center located in Ben Lomond, CA offers a variety of activities and projects throughout the day such as science, cooking, art, crafts, music, and movement. The center specializes in children ages three months to five years old and aims to develop desirable social skills.
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Main Street Campus Kids Connection

3400 N Main St Soquel, CA

Preschool
Child care
Bored kids will have plenty of things to do at Campus Kids Connection at Main Street on Soquel, CA which offers various fun and exciting activities that help them learn and develop such as crafts, cooking projects, and outdoor games. Their facility offers flexible child care in a fun and secure environment.
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Baymonte Christian Preschool

5000b Granite Creek Rd Scotts Valley, CA

Preschool
Child care
Baymonte Christian Preschool in Scotts Valley, California is a Christian 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 Preschool, Elementary, and Middle...
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Rocking Horse Ranch Day Care

4134 Fairway Dr Soquel, CA

Child care
Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool is located in Soquel, CA. They offer both full-day and half-day preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5 years old. They provide a variety of activities ranging from fine motor playful to fantasy play that enables their personal growth. It is open Mondays through Fridays from 9:00a.m. to 5:30p.m.
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Santa Cruz, CA

Child care centers near you in Santa Cruz, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Santa Cruz, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Santa Cruz, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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