Santa Cruz County Child Care Centers

Santa Cruz County childcare centers come in sizes, costs, and programs to fit all budgets and preferences. We know that parents are busy but that selecting the right daycare center or preschool is crucial. So we’ve gathered basic information for 116 child care centers in Santa Cruz County into a single location so that you are only a click away from basic information such as address, size, and licensing information that can help you refine your search. You can narrow down your search even further by selecting a zip code or a city from the list below. Need more assistance? Simply contact the child care referral agency or the licensing agency listed on the right!

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Top Childcare Centers in Santa Cruz County

BAYSIDE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

BAYSIDE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | (831) 423-4015

We are a year round, play based program with emergent curriculum. All staff are qualified teachers and cpr/first aid trained. Low teacher/student ratio's. Emphasis on teaching courtesy, caring and cooperation. Kindergarten social readiness is as important ...

COMMUNITY BRIDGES VISTA VERDE CHILD DEV CENTER

COMMUNITY BRIDGES VISTA VERDE CHILD DEV CENTER

Freedom, CA 95019 | (831) 724-3749

We provide young children with educational environments, in partnership with families and the community.

MESSIAH LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE

MESSIAH LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | (831) 423-8330

Children are unique beings with their own individual ways of learning. We provide natural materials and a well prepared, responsive environment for a child’s own experimentation, self-direction, and self-expression. It is our desire that children establish healthy ...

SECRET GARDEN PRESCHOOL, THE

SECRET GARDEN PRESCHOOL, THE

La Selva Beach, CA 95076 | (801) 652-4417

For over forty years children have enjoyed attending The Secret Garden Preschool in beautiful La Selva Beach, California. We strive to maintain the standard of excellence established by our founder and maintain a program dedicated to the preparation of children ...

SEEDS OF KNOWLEDGE PRE-SCHOOL

SEEDS OF KNOWLEDGE PRE-SCHOOL

Boulder Creek, CA 95006 | (831) 251-5711

Seeds of Knowledge Pre-School allows children to experience their world around them through a non-pressured environment, encouraging children to reason, wonder and experiment. Our learning jobs provide for different learning styles through a flexible curriculum ...

BAYMONTE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

BAYMONTE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

Scotts Valley, CA 95066 | (831) 438-7980

Mission Statement Baymonte Christian School offers a distinctively Christian and highly academic education in a loving and supportive environment. Vision Statement Baymonte Christian Schools, believing a strong “today” builds a strong “tomorrow”, endeavors ...

BRADLEY STATE PRESCHOOL

BRADLEY STATE PRESCHOOL

Watsonville, CA 95076 | (831) 786-1872

Within the peaceful environment and unity of Bradley School, the commitment to excellence encourages extended learning for all students, engendering mutual respect and responsibility, self esteem and appreciation for the world's diverse inhabitants and cultures. ...

BRIDGES TO KINDER PARENT AND E.C.E. PROGRAM

BRIDGES TO KINDER PARENT AND E.C.E. PROGRAM

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | (831) 429-3878

We are dedicated to helping each child develop his or her full potential socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically, within a safe, structured and stimulating learning environment. We will strive to provide additional training to you in supportive parenting ...

CALVARY PRESCHOOL

CALVARY PRESCHOOL

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | (831) 425-1332

Calvary Preschool strives to provide superior care to preschool children in a loving and learning atmosphere. We are here to provide an environment that promotes a sense of self-esteem, confidence, and a joy for discovery. We believe it is important that children ...

CHILDREN'S ENRICHMENT CENTER

CHILDREN'S ENRICHMENT CENTER

Aptos, CA 95003 | (831) 465-3302

Assure that CEC successfully accomplishes its mission of nurturing and preparing the whole child to enter into grade school by providing in partnership with the home a balanced education in a loving Christ-centered environment.

ENCOMPASS HEAD START

ENCOMPASS HEAD START

Aptos, CA 95003 | (831) 477-5275

Head Start has been improving the lives of low-income children and families in Santa Cruz County since 1965 through high-quality, comprehensive child development, and family support services. Head start supports school readiness and promotes healthy families through ...

GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL

GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL

Santa Cruz, CA 95065 | (831) 476-4000

Good Shepherd Catholic School, located within the Diocese of Monterey, offers a fully accredited faith-based program to students in preschool through eighth grade. Committed to academic excellence, their\ instruction is grounded in the teachings of the Roman Catholic ...

LANDMARK STATE PRESCHOOL

LANDMARK STATE PRESCHOOL

Watsonville, CA 95076 | (831) 761-7940

Welcome to Landmark Elementary. Landmark Elementary School is 9 years old now! Since the schools opening, we have worked hard to build a school community where children can learn and grow to their full potential. Our teachers, students, and families are our primary ...

PACIFIC PRE-SCHOOL

PACIFIC PRE-SCHOOL

Davenport, CA 95017 | (831) 425-7002

Pacific School's mission is to prepare children for life through experiential learning that addresses the needs of the whole child. We create a safe and secure school environment that promotes social and academic growth and develops an enthusiasm for learning, ...

PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER - INFANTS

PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER - INFANTS

Watsonville, CA 95076 | (831) 722-3737

PVCC is a non-profit agency that provides quality childcare for low-income families. We provide our community with the best childcare possible, with licensed well qualified teachers, monthly curriculum, and nutritious homemade foods and snacks.

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Santa Cruz County Childcare Referral Agencies:

California Child Care Resource & Referral Network

1182 Market Street, Suite 300
San Francisco CA 94102

Call (415) 882-0234
Email: [email protected]
For more information, visit http://www.rrnetwork.org

Child Development Resource Center

400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz CA 95060

Call (831) 466-5820
Email: [email protected]
For more information, visit http://www.cdrc4info.org/

California Child Care Licensing Agency

California Department of Social Services
Community Care Licensing Division
Child Care Program Office
744 P Street, Mail Station #19-14-48
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-651-6040
Web Site: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing