Explore Child Care Providers Serving Santa Cruz, CA

Bonny Doon Community Pre-School offers a play-based early childhood program for ages 2.5 - 5, emphasizing social-emotional growth, creativity, and kindergarten readiness. Located in Santa Cruz, we provide a child-centered environment where children learn through exploration, collaboration, and structured play. Our curriculum, guided by NAEYC standards, fosters independence, cultural awareness, and family engagement.

Calvary Preschool is a non-profit early childhood education center offering play-based and academic programs for children aged 2-5. With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1, we focus on social-emotional development, sensory experiences, and academic preparation through specialized curricula like Handwriting Without Tears and SEEDS of Learning. Our classrooms provide age-specific environments designed to foster independence, communication skills, and school readiness.

Village School provides Waldorf-inspired early childhood education in Santa Cruz, focusing on imaginative play, rhythmic routines, and nature-based learning. Our program nurtures preschoolers through structured yet flexible daily activities that balance creativity with practical skills. Bilingual educators and homelike environments support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Coastal Community Preschool offers play-based early childhood education for children aged 2.3 to 5 years in Santa Cruz, CA. Our program emphasizes social-emotional development, nature-inspired learning, and community building through structured classroom activities and outdoor exploration. We prepare children for kindergarten through developmentally appropriate practices that honor each child's individual learning journey.

Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School provides parent-participation toddler and preschool programs in Santa Cruz, CA. Since 1975, our nonprofit cooperative has delivered quality early childhood education while involving families in the learning process. We offer structured curricula, scholarship opportunities, and community-building activities for local families.