Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz, California is served by 52 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in Santa CruzProviders
Child Care Centers20View directory
Family Child Care Homes17View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools15View directory
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs8View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Santa Cruz

20 licensed child care centerss are listed in Santa Cruz. 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 Acr Academy Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 22 Child Care Center Bridges To Kinder Parent And E.c.e. Program Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 18 Child Care Center Ckc Children's Center Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Capacity 42 Child Care Center Community Bridges Eed Nuevo Dia Center Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Community Bridges Eed Sycamore Street Center Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Discovery West Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 28 Child Care Center Downtown Children's Center Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Happy Days Children's Learning Center Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 16 Child Care Center Happy Days Children's Learning Center Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 78 Child Care Center Kinder Cottage Children's Center Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Lil' Charmer's Learning Academy Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 77 Child Care Center Little Acorns Montessori Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Midtown Montessori Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 25 Child Care Center Natural Bridges Children's Center Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Natural Bridges Hs/Ehs Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 25 Child Care Center Neighborhood Childcare Center Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Rosebud Playgarden Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 14 Child Care Center Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Tam Infant Center Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Ucsc Early Education Center Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Capacity 151

Family Child Care Homes in Santa Cruz

17 licensed family child care homess are listed in Santa Cruz. 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 Aguirre, Irene Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Allen, Jaime Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Arreola-Flores, Mariana Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Balla, Gustavo And Sara Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Bare, Laura Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Bonilla, Irene Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Castillo, Adriana Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Coughlin, Wendi Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home George, Ashley Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Goldman Lisa Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Guzman, Mizaida Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Hutson, Jenny Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Lopez, Eva Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Pineda, Griselda Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Quinn, Marie Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Rinaldi, Tammy Loree Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Schettler-Susskind, Jill Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 14

Preschools in Santa Cruz

15 licensed preschoolss are listed in Santa Cruz. 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 Bayside Baptist Christian Preschool Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 21 Preschool Bonny Doon Pre-School Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 20 Preschool Calvary Preschool Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 24 Preschool Children's Preschool Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 33 Preschool Coastal Community Preschool Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 15 Preschool Del Mar State Preschool Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 24 Preschool Discoveryland Christian Preschool Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 60 Preschool Family Network Preschool Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 25 Preschool Green Acres State Preschool Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 56 Preschool Holy Cross Preschool Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 31 Preschool L'academy Preschool Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Capacity 13 Preschool Life Spring Community Preschool And Infant Care Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 60 Preschool Live Oak Preschool Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 44 Preschool Messiah Lutheran Preschool And Day Care Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 24 Preschool Midtown Discovery Preschool Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 24

Head Start Programs in Santa Cruz

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Santa Cruz. 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 Branciforte Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Natural Bridges Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Natural Bridges Head Start/Early Head Start Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 8
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School-Age Programs in Santa Cruz

8 licensed school-age programss are listed in Santa Cruz. 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 Ckc Santa Cruz Gardens Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Capacity 80 School-Age Program De La Veaga Ckc INC. Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Capacity 250 School-Age Program Kce Champions LLC @ Bonny Doon Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 30 School-Age Program Kce Champions LLC @ Brook Knoll Elementary Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 121 School-Age Program Sprouts Sc Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 30 School-Age Program Sprouts Sc Happy Valley Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Capacity 50 School-Age Program Sprouts Sc Tierra Pacifica Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Capacity 50 School-Age Program Westlake Ckc INC. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Capacity 125

ZIP codes in Santa Cruz

ZIP 95060Care providersZIP 95062Care providersZIP 95064Care providersZIP 95065Care providers

How to pick care in Santa Cruz

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Santa Cruz, CA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Santa Cruz County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Santa Cruz, CA have?
Based on current licensing data, Santa Cruz is home to 52 state-licensed providers: 20 child care centers, 17 family child care homes, and 15 preschools.
How do Santa Cruz facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Santa Cruz to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Santa Cruz 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.

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Required disclosures

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