Daycares in Santa Cruz County, CA: inspection records
111 licensed child care centers in Santa Cruz County, ranked by state citation rate.
111licensed centers5,016licensed spots258citations32Type A citations
Acr Academy327 Church St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 52 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Buena Vista Children Center113 Tierra Alta Drive #205, Watsonville 95076 · 17 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Calabasas Infant Migrant & Seasonal Head Start202 Calabasas Road, Watsonville 95076 · 16 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Calabasas Preschool Migrant & Seasonal Head Start202 Calabasas Rd., Watsonville 95076 · 23 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Campus Kids Connection Mountain3042 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel 95073 · 60 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Children's Preschool Santa Cruz420 Melrose Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 · 33 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Ckc Santa Cruz Gardens8005 Winkle Avenue, Santa Cruz 95065 · 80 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Coastal Community Preschool900 High St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 48 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Community Bridges Eed Sycamore Street Center121 Sycamore St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 32 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Discovery Preschool And Family Center2800 Porter St, Soquel 95073 · 50 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Early Childhood Learning Center570 Bethany Drive, Scotts Valley 95066 · 69 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021H.a. Hyde Infant Migrant & Seasonal Head Start.125 Alta Vista Ave., Watsonville 95076 · 16 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021H.a. Hyde Preschool Migrant & Seasonal Head Start125 Alta Vista Ave., Watsonville 95076 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Life Spring Community Preschool And Infant Care2560 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 · 60 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Messiah Lutheran Preschool And Day Care801 High St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Midtown Discovery Preschool818 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Natural Bridges Children's Center255 Swift St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 30 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Rolling Hills State Preschool140 Herman Avenue, Watsonville 95076 · 26 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Santa Cruz Montessori School (Toddler Campus)2446 Cabrillo College Dr, Soquel 95073 · 24 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center1738 16th Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 · 20 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Westlake Ckc INC.1000 High St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 125 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021YWCA State Preschool Center118 Second Steet, Watsonville 95076 · 48 spotsNo citations0 citations since 2021Buena Vista Children's Center113 Tierra Alta Dr. #201Ë, Watsonville 95076 · 66 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Calvary Preschool532 Center St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 24 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Discovery West208 Rankin St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 28 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Tam Infant Center120 Weeks Ave, Santa Cruz 95060 · 12 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Acr Academy327 Church St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 22 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Freedom Migrant & Seasonal Head Start37 Holly Dr, Freedom 95019 · 42 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Happy Days Children's Learning Center191b Harvey West Blvd, Santa Cruz 95060 · 16 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Pacific Pre-school50 Ocean St, Davenport 95017 · 24 spotsAbout typical1 citations since 2021Baymonte Christian Schools Preschool5000 B Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley 95066 · 44 spotsAbout typical2 citations since 2021Coastal Community Preschool900 High St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 15 spotsAbout typical2 citations since 2021Downtown Children's Center120 Weeks Ave, Santa Cruz 95060 · 30 spotsAbout typical2 citations since 2021Holy Cross Preschool170 High St # A, Santa Cruz 95060 · 31 spotsAbout typical2 citations since 2021Life Spring Community Preschool And Infant Care2560 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 · 19 spotsAbout typical2 citations since 2021Del Mar State Preschool1959 Merrill St, Santa Cruz 95062 · 24 spotsAbout typical3 citations since 2021Bayside Baptist Christian Preschool1335 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 · 21 spotsMore citations than most2 citations since 2021Circle Of Friends111 North Navarra Drive, Scotts Valley 95066 · 39 spotsMore citations than most2 citations since 2021Green Valley Christian School376 South Green Valley Road, Watsonville 95076 · 45 spotsMore citations than most3 citations since 2021Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool4134 Fairway Dr, Soquel 95073 · 30 spotsMore citations than most2 citations since 2021Rosebud Playgarden2190 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz 95060 · 14 spotsMore citations than most3 citations since 2021Secret Garden Preschool, The26 Florido Avenue, La Selva Beach 95076 · 45 spotsMore citations than most3 citations since 2021Sprouts Sc840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 · 30 spotsMore citations than most2 citations since 2021Tara Redwood School4951 Soquel Dr, Soquel 95073 · 25 spotsMore citations than most2 citations since 2021Watsonville Children's Center32 Madison Street, Watsonville 95076 · 90 spotsMore citations than most2 citations since 2021Freedom Children's Center37 Holly Drive, Freedom 95019 · 64 spotsMore citations than most3 citations since 2021Main Street Ckc INC.3400 Main Street, Soquel 95073 · 120 spotsMore citations than most1 citations since 2021Mount Madonna Preschool445 Summit Road, Watsonville 95076 · 30 spotsMore citations than most3 citations since 2021De La Veaga Ckc INC.1145 Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz 95065 · 250 spotsMore citations than most3 citations since 2021Live Oak Preschool1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz 95062 · 44 spotsMore citations than most5 citations since 2021Family Network Preschool1225 Brommer St, Santa Cruz 95062 · 25 spotsMore citations than most4 citations since 2021Neighborhood Childcare Center904 Western Dr, Santa Cruz 95060 · 36 spotsMore citations than most4 citations since 2021Community Bridges Eed Fairgrounds Center2667 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville 95076 · 45 spotsMore citations than most7 citations since 2021Campus Kids Connection Infant And Toddler Center305 Alturas Way, Soquel 95073 · 28 spotsAmong the most cited3 citations since 2021Green Acres State Preschool984 Bostwick Ln Ste 5, Santa Cruz 95062 · 56 spotsAmong the most cited3 citations since 2021Pajaro Valley Children's Center234 Montecito Street, Watsonville 95076 · 24 spotsAmong the most cited5 citations since 2021Hearts And Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool40 Blanca Lane, Watsonville 95076 · 70 spotsAmong the most cited8 citations since 2021Pajaro Valley Children's Center - Infants234 Montecito Street, Watsonville 95076 · 8 spotsAmong the most cited6 citations since 2021Happy Days Children's Learning Center191b Harvey West Blvd, Santa Cruz 95060 · 69 spotsAmong the most cited5 citations since 2021Campus Kids Connection Opal Cliffs Children's Ctr.4510 Jade St, Capitola 95010 · 60 spotsAmong the most cited4 citations since 2021KCE Champions LLC @ Bonny Doon1492 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz 95060 · 30 spotsAmong the most cited6 citations since 2021Ckc Children's Center8005 Winkle Avenue, Santa Cruz 95065 · 42 spotsAmong the most cited9 citations since 2021L'academy Preschool Santa Cruz3205 Salisbury Drive, Santa Cruz 95065 · 13 spotsAmong the most cited15 citations since 2021Little People's School Infant Toddler Center13155 Oak St, Boulder Creek 95006 · 13 spotsAmong the most cited8 citations since 2021L'academy Preschool Santa Cruz3205 Salisbury Drive, Santa Cruz 95065 · 38 spotsAmong the most cited19 citations since 2021Montessori Community School123 South Navarra Drive, Scotts Valley 95066 · 12 spotsAmong the most cited15 citations since 2021KCE Champions LLC @ Vine Hill Elementary151 Vine Hill School Road, Scotts Valley 95066 · 120 spotsAmong the most cited16 citations since 20217 Magic Flowers Bilingual Montessori Preschool1260 Erin Way, Campbell 95008 · 74 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021A Child's Garden640 Amesti Road, Corralitos 95076 · 30 spotsToo few inspections to compare2 citations since 2021A Child's Garden640 Amesti Road, Corralitos 95076 · 6 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Baskin Hs/ehs6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos 95003 · 25 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Bayview Ckc1231 Bay St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 65 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Bonny Doon Pre-school1492 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz 95060 · 20 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Bridges To Kinder Parent And E.c.e. Program1000 High St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 18 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Building Kidz Of Scotts Valley106 Vine Hill Rd, Scotts Valley 95066 · 46 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Busy Bees Playschool Two7985 B Highway 9, Ben Lomond 95005 · 24 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Cabrillo College Children's Center6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos 95003 · 24 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Cabrillo College Childrens/infant Center6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos 95003 · 20 spotsToo few inspections to compare2 citations since 2021Campus Kids Connection, Valencia250 Aptos School Road, Aptos 95003 · 250 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Children's Enrichment Center2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos 95003 · 120 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Coast Redwoods Montessori255 Mount Hermon Rd Ste B, Scotts Valley 95066 · 52 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Community Bridges Eed Highlands Park Center8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond 95005 · 16 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Community Bridges Eed Highlands Park Center8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond 95005 · 24 spotsToo few inspections to compare3 citations since 2021Community Bridges Eed Nuevo Dia Center135 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz 95060 · 32 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Community Bridges Eed Vista Verde Center1936 Freedom Blvd., Freedom 95019 · 32 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Discoveryland Christian Preschool427 Capitola Road Ext, Santa Cruz 95062 · 60 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Farm Head Start, The3060 Cunnison Ln, Soquel 95073 · 17 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Happy Days Children's Learning Center720 17th Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 · 78 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Hidden Treasures Preschool4401 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley 95066 · 15 spotsToo few inspections to compare4 citations since 2021KCE Champions LLC @ Brook Knoll Elementary151 Brook Knoll Dr, Santa Cruz 95060 · 121 spotsToo few inspections to compare22 citations since 2021Kinder Cottage Children's Center3834 Gross Rd, Santa Cruz 95062 · 24 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021La Casita Early Head Start412 E Lake Ave, Watsonville 95076 · 8 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Learning Workshop Preschool LLC, The4901 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley 95066 · 24 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Lightspeed Martial Arts1800 Green Hills Road Unit 111, Scotts Valley 95066 · 30 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Lil' Charmer's Learning Academy440 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz 95062 · 77 spotsToo few inspections to compare3 citations since 2021Little Acorns Montessori1215 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 · 50 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Little Learners Of Aptos, LLC9850 Monroe Ave, Aptos 95003 · 30 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Midtown Montessori987 Bostwick Ln Classroom 1, Santa Cruz 95062 · 25 spotsToo few inspections to compare9 citations since 2021Montessori Community School123 South Navarra Drive, Scotts Valley 95066 · 89 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Natural Bridges Hs/ehs255 Swift St, Santa Cruz 95060 · 25 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Quail Hollow Montessori187 Laurel Dr, Felton 95018 · 48 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Santa Cruz Montessori School6230 Soquel Drive, Aptos 95003 · 112 spotsToo few inspections to compare3 citations since 2021Secret Garden Preschool - Rio Del Mar, The221 Thunderbird Dr, Aptos 95003 · 36 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Seeds Of Knowledge Pre-school16900 Highway 9, Boulder Creek 95006 · 45 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Simcha Preschool3055 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos 95003 · 52 spotsToo few inspections to compare2 citations since 2021Sprouts Sc Happy Valley3125 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz 95065 · 50 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Sprouts Sc Tierra Pacifica986 Bostwick Ln Rooms 1, Santa Cruz 95062 · 50 spotsToo few inspections to compare1 citations since 2021Starlight Children's Center360 Arthur Road, Watsonville 95076 · 16 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Ucsc Early Education Center101 Meadow Circle, Santa Cruz 95064 · 151 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021Via Del Mar Head Start120 West Beach Street, Watsonville 95076 · 17 spotsToo few inspections to compare0 citations since 2021West Coast Sunshine Preschool175 Lawrence Avenue, Watsonville 95076 · 54 spotsToo few inspections to compare2 citations since 2021
Daycare chains here
What daycare costs in Santa Cruz County
| Age | Median per month (2021) | About today |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (under 2) | $1,678 | $2,120 |
| Preschool (ages 2–4) | $1,183 | $1,490 |
| School age (5 and up) | $725 | $910 |
Median full-time price at licensed centers in Santa Cruz County, from California’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey; “today” adds the national rise in day care prices since then. Centers set their own tuition. See what daycare costs across California.
Closed and inactive centers in Santa Cruz County
Not currently licensed to operate. Their inspection history is kept for reference.