We brought both of our boys there from about 5 months all the way up until kindergarten--we liked…read morethe play-based approach and the interaction between younger and older children and the exposure to native Spanish speakers and stories and songs, which have served them very well since then in their bilingual immersion elementary program. Casa's staff was always kind and patient, the food was always healthy and delicious, and the kids enjoyed safe indoor and outdoor areas for play and creativity. The owners are experienced, highly credentialed, and genuine in their concern for the children's growth and development. Cost was slightly below market rate, which we really needed for a couple of years there before the elder son got to kinder.

I highly recommend this daycare! My 30 month old daughter currently attends Casa de Aprendizaje…read more(CDA), and has been there since she was 5 months old. Right from the start, CDA made an outstanding impression on me! I was greeted warmly by Adriana, the other teachers, the kids and their parents. I was nervous to put my daughter in daycare at 5 months old, but Adriana and the other teachers were very understanding of my apprehension and worked with me and my daughter to make the transition very smooth and safe. They were very accommodating with giving my daughter milk that I pumped, and worked with me to make that process as easy as possible. They communicated (and still do today) daily about her sleep, playtime, and any other important events of the day. The staff at CDA work hard to meet the needs of all the kids and their parents. The physical environment: There are multiple out side and indoor play areas, all with a safe and homey appeal. The outside areas have a water station, sandbox, slides, tricycles, tire swing, and more! The inside areas have blocks, art stations, "pillow room", reading areas, and lots more! Playtime: They are tons of different toys to play with which encourage to kids to play both collaboratively and independently. The kids are carefully supervised,all while being taught many different strategies for dealing with the ups and downs that come with playing and sharing with other children. Extra activities: Students participate in science, music, art, and reading activities frequently. There are animals there for students to look at and learn about. My daughter often comes home with awesome art projects (painted pumpkins, mother's day art, etc.). Students are encouraged to sing and dance with music (sometimes live guitar music!). The food: My daughter eats delicious, healthy food for breakfast, lunch and snack daily at CDA. The kids often help make the food too! They learn about sitting while eating, handling cups, spoons, forks, and also cleaning up after themselves. Parent involvement: CDA encourages parent involvement, and is open to parents stopping by at any time. They often have social events after work to celebrate baby showers, holidays and "graduations". CDA also provides parenting classes. These events have brought the whole daycare together, and has made it feel like a supportive community. I looked at many different daycares in Santa Cruz, and non seemed as welcoming, educational, safe, and fun as Casa de Aprendizaje. I look forward to my daughter attending this daycare until it's time for Kindergarten.

I am extremely happy with my experience at Happy Days. The staff is so caring and attentive and my…read moredaughter is really thriving. Toby, the owner, has been very accommodating in working with my schedule. I highly recommend this daycare. (We are at the Live Oak location).

Great daycare. Fantastic teachers. Consistent quality and value. They really care. The teacher and…read moreowners are phenomenal.

My son has been here since he was 5 months old, (he's now 16 months) and has truly thrived! Nikki…read moreand her team are so great with all the kids. They are so passionate and caring. I can't recommend them enough and I'm so sad we are moving out of state because my son loves his daycare so much! Nikki is also great about having events with the parents to get everyone together and creates a community. She also does tons of projects with the kids which makes for a lot of special keepsakes too! Love Nikki, Ashley and everyone who has made my sons daycare experience so amazing thank you!

We have had a fantastic experience at Nikki's Child Care. Nikki instantly put me at ease with her…read moreclear communication and years of experience. After a short time Nikki felt like a wonderful addition to our family. Her developmentally appropriate program has a wonderful balance of structure and play. Her place is clean, well organized, and full of fun toys. My daughter has been there since she was 4 months old and she has learned so much from Nikki's gentle guidance. She loves Miss Nikki and all the kind little friends she has made.

I tried out 2 other home daycares before I chose Mountain Monsters. The first thing that struck me…read morewas that it was really clean. You would think all daycares that are legit and have children running around would be, but not the case. Sonya's home and yard is immaculate. There are endless toys and play structures which is great because my son is a super climber. Sonya has one of those natural connections with children which again is not the case with a lot of daycares. How do they get their licenses??? That's another topic. My son is crazy about her. I was really worried when the first 2 days he cried a little when I left him, but now when I pick him up, the first thing he says is "Awwww, I don't want to go."

We love Sonya and consider her a friend and extended member of our family. My son, who is now…read morethree and a half, has been going to her since he was seventeen months old and we now also have our fourteen month-old daughter there as well. I always know that they are safe, well-cared for, and have a range of activity options throughout the day. The small, in-home setting works very well for us and eases the burden of having to leave them during the day. Drop-off is easy because they are so happy to be going there, but pick-up can be a bit more challenging because they are not always ready to leave. =) Sonya's own two children and her husband are also very loving and engaged with the kids and it feels like an extension of our own home. In addition, Sonya has been very flexible in attending to our needs as a vegetarian, cloth-diaper-using family, which was not the case with all of the childcare options that we explored. I highly recommend Mountain Monsters Daycare and am so happy that we found it for ourselves.

We've been attending LifeSpring Prechool for a year and a half. The staff has been warm, kind,…read morecompassionate, and accommodating to our daughter. They provide care that is consistent and reliable, and have fun activities like having fire fighter visit the school, holiday events, pizza throwing visitors, picnic days, and provide the kids with fun activities throughout the week. Our daughter discovered her love of painting at LS! It's hard to pick a daycare that you trust to nurture and care for your child, but LS is a great place with teachers that are truly called to the profession. Teachers Jennifer, Michelle, Anna, Cat, Rosa, Jimena, Laura, and Kristie have been outstanding. Thank you all for being a safe place for us!

I honestly liked this Daycare for my daughter until they discriminated her and myself her because…read moreof her special need and the director was willing to work with me and out of nowhere she switched up and kicked her out. And as well, it needs more improvement with the teachers. Some of the teachers just don't know what they're doing meaning they're always on the phone and not paying attention to the kids. And as well one time I went to go drop off stuff for my daughter, and one of the teachers from the other class was yelling at the kids, and I saw her as well, grabbing their arm super hard poor little babies also my daughter would be scared of that certain teacher .. hmm makes me think what did she do to my poor little baby

Children's Enrichment Center (CEC) is a preschool located on the Twin Lakes Church campus. They…read moreserve children ages 2 through transitional kindergarten. CEC is a very academic preschool with a fun-loving and caring staff. Great remodeled facilities and playgrounds. Cannot say enough positive things about CEC.

This is a great school. My brother went there pre-5th. My oldest son goes there now and I plan to…read morehave our youngest boy go as well.

Sheryl's daycare is a little slice of heaven. I almost don't want to give away Scott's Valleys best…read morekept secret. I'm So grateful our daughter was able to get in after a few months on the waitlist. I would keep her here till Kindergarten if I could but we had to move for work. They are so loving and caring full of years of experience. Almost everyday she would come home with an art project and had so much room to run around and play. Sheryl made healthy meals everyday for the girls, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pancakes, you name it. My daughter made best friends there and learned all about the farm animals Sheryl has goats, chickens, horses and even a pony! It was a magical place for her to grow and learn. Thank you so much Serenity Creek.

The very first time I dropped my daughter off for childcare was at Serenity Creek. And it was by…read morefar the best decision I have ever made! My daughter is smarter, more independent, and more loving for having spent the last 1.5 years with Sherryl on her gorgeous farm. The only reason why my daughter is leaving Serenity Creek is because we are moving out of state - otherwise, I would have kept here there for as long as possible!! She wakes up every morning and talks non-stop about how excited she is to go to 'school' and runs to the door when we get there. I have to chase her down to say goodbye to me. I can't say enough about what a warm and nurturing environment Serenity Creek is! If I could pack Sherryl and take her with me, I would!!

Our son started at L'Academy when he was 2 years old, and we couldn't have asked for a better place…read moreto support his early development. As an only child, we really wanted him to build social skills and friendships--and L'Academy delivered beautifully. Over his two years there, he formed a close-knit group of little buddies that he still talks about and attends their birthdays! Now that he's enrolled in TK, we can truly see the foundation L'Academy helped build. He's a confident, curious learner and even knows how to say the alphabet in Spanish--something he proudly learned at L'Academy! The staff made all the difference. Director Lanie was always communicative, responsive to any concerns, and incredibly sweet to our little guy. And Teacher Mary holds a special place in his heart--her warmth and care made a lasting impact. We're so grateful to L'Academy for creating such a nurturing and enriching environment. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a daycare that truly supports both learning and love.

Our Best Daycare experience in the Bay Area!…read more We absolutely love L'Academy! Our 2-year-old daughter has been attending for a little over a year and we are constantly impressed. It feels like a school more than just a daycare and that is reflected in our daughter's growth. We were very impressed from the get go with Lanie's (the headmaster) professionalism. While our daughter was in the toddler group we absolutely loved teachers Jessica and Laura. Our daughter seems to learn something new everyday there. It seems like everyday the staff shares a loving anecdote about our daughter at pick up time, which speaks to their attentiveness and care. Daily photo updates and reports keep us connected to our daughter's day. We are always kept apprised of her daily activities, which is reassuring. She is always engaged in creative, play-based learning. She especially loves the outdoor playtime because of their awesome jungle gym. Seeing her engaged via the pictures on the app is the highlight of our day. Most importantly, our daughter is thriving and is so excited to see her teachers and friends every morning. Our daughter is absolutely flourishing and we owe it in large part to l'Academy. Cannot recommend this l'Acadamy enough. It feels like a school more than just a daycare and that is reflected in our daughter's growth.