Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Aptos, CA

Aptos, California is served by 9 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Aptos	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	1	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Aptos

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Aptos. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Baskin Hs/Ehs Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 25 Child Care Center Cabrillo College Children's Center Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Cabrillo College Childrens/Infant Center Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Children's Enrichment Center Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Little Learners Of Aptos, LLC Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Santa Cruz Montessori School Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 112

Family Child Care Homes in Aptos

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Aptos. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Warren, Amy Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 14

Preschools in Aptos

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Aptos. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Secret Garden Preschool - Rio Del Mar, The Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 36 Preschool Simcha Preschool Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 52

Head Start Programs in Aptos

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Aptos. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Baskin Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Baskin Early Head Start Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 16

School-Age Programs in Aptos

1 licensed school-age programs is listed in Aptos. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Campus Kids Connection, Valencia Aptos, CA 95003 Capacity 250

ZIP codes in Aptos

ZIP 95003Care providers

How to pick care in Aptos

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

Where you can, visit each option in Aptos, CA, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Aptos, CA have?

Based on current licensing data, Aptos is home to 9 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Aptos facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Aptos to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Aptos licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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