We are now on our third child at Rose Blossom, and I just can't say enough great things. It's truly…read morea wonderful preschool, and it all starts with Sharon, the owner and head teacher. Sharon has a masters degree in child development, and her approach is highly refined, well tailored to each child. She even helps us be better parents by sharing strategies for reinforcing what they are learning at home, and showing us important points of emphasis. She is incredibly caring, and highly invested in every single child. We were concerned that our second child might have a tough transition to preschool on her first day. Sharon took such great care of her that she had a seamless transition. When she was telling us how well she did on her first day, she actually teared up because she was just so proud of her. It's such a reassuring feeling knowing that you are leaving your child with someone who truly cares about them. Rose Blossom also gave our older two kids an excellent head start on kindergarten. Emphasis on reading was especially helpful, and our kids started kindergarten substantially above the standards. The other teachers are excellent as well, and the staff retention is high. The same two main teachers have been there the entire 4 years that we've been at Rose Blossom. The community is quite welcoming, with friendly parents. Our kids are still friends with some of their Rose Blossom classmates years later. Rose Blossom is actually the only thing around Santa Cruz I recommend to people. This is a small town, and most things are just ok at best, or good for here. Rose Blossom is phenomenal. I have had a couple of people send their kids here on my recommendation, and they loved it too. It's also priced very well. For super high energy, hard to control boys, one of the outdoor focused preschools may be a better fit. But for everyone else, Rose Blossom is the best choice, hands down.

It was the best decision we've made for our son. The teachers are amazing and he looks forward to…read moregoing to school every day.

Our daughter has been in Teresa's care for over a year now, and started when she was 6 months old…read more While it was so hard leaving my baby, I couldn't have been more at ease when I saw how loved she was every day at CCC. Theresa keeps me regularly updated all day via Brightwheel (which is amazing!), and always has new ways to keep the kids engaged, having fun, and learning. Teresa goes above and beyond to make each child feel loved and special, making her home feel as if it's their own. We feel so fortunate to be a part of the CCC family and appreciate Teresa's commitment to our daughter's growth. I wish I could give 1,000 stars!

I cannot say enough great things about Teresa and her care! I was so hesitant to trust anyone with…read moremy first born. The amount of love, support and growth we have experienced with her and our son is truly heart touching. I regret not starting years ago!! If you're *that* mom, like I was/am, just know your heart and baby will be happy here !!

Our boys started preschool here two months ago. Although it has been a hard transition for both our…read morechildren and us, the excellent teachers at H&H have been very patient and caring with our boys. We are very thankful that we have chosen H&H. If you're looking for a preschool that will not only enriche your child in education but also be cared for the way you would want them to be cared for I would definitely recommend H&H for you. Update on my review: Our boys have been with H&H for 7 months now. They absolutely love school. They love their teachers, their friends that have made, play time, bible time, lunch time, singing time, etc... everything about school they love. I am so thankful that God guided us in the direction of Hearts and Hands preschool.

Hearts and Hands is an amazing preschool, every teacher that works there is so loving and caring…read moretowards all children.

I went to Simcha when I was a toddler, and now my own children go there! My two year old has had a…read morewonderful year in the toddler class, and will be in the preschool class next year. My 4 year old will be in the TK/K class this coming year. The teachers are great, the outdoor spaces are wonderful, and the extended hours they offer are so helpful for many families. We've made great friends there, and are so thankful!

I cannot speak highly enough about my experience at Simcha. We've been attending for three years…read morenow - my older daughter attended pre-k and the kinder class, and my younger daughter started in the toddler class when she was two, then the preschool class, is currently in pre-k and will be in the TK/K class next year. Both of my girls have thrived at simcha, and we adore the community. Both our kids and us parents have made many amazing friends. The teachers are incredible, and we've really appreciated the play-based curriculum with tons of outdoor time. In TK/K, teacher Jan blends academic material with so much fun and creativity - the kids hardly know they're learning. My older daughter was extremely prepared for public 1st grade because of Jan's guidance and the small class size - she learned to read and write, gained strong math skills, and made special, lasting friendships. our younger daughter could have attended public TK but with Simcha's extended hours and unique program, it's worth the investment of an extra year. Highly highly recommend!

Our daughter has been at sunny Day Care since she was 13 months old, and MS. Tahira is kind and…read morecaring with her. She always came home happy, and we loved the daily updates(nap timings,photos especially). Thank you for taking such good care of our little one!

Our child has had a wonderful experience at this Sunny Day Care. Every morning, they are excited…read moreand happy to go, which gives us so much peace of mind as parents. Tahira and the staff are caring, patient, and attentive to each child's needs. We've noticed tremendous growth in learning and communication, especially in recognizing new alphabets, numbers, songs, and simple words. We truly appreciate the love, attention, and dedication the staff shows every single day.

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.

I can't say enough great things about Little Sprouts Preschool, Ms Michelle (think Wonder Woman…read moremeets Snow White), and her staff. We have a lot of experience with the daycares/preschools, especially those in Capitola, Aptos, Freedom areas and Little Sprouts is hands down the best in town. Ms Michelle and those she brings in are nurturing, present, creative, and earnestly care about and adjust for the individual child. We made the easy decision to keep our eldest in preschool instead of TK once we found exactly what we were missing in other schools. Thankful to have my youngest also enrolled for another year. Ms. Michelle is thoughtful when planning her classroom. From rotating stations to keep things interesting, bringing in as many lessons regarding the seasons and nature as possible; currently they have tad poles and baby chicks in the classroom, to working and communicating with the kiddos (and their parents) to keep a cohesive group dynamic.

My son attended Little Sprouts for three years and I am so sad to say goodbye! However, he is now…read moreemotionally, physically and academically prepared for kindergarten thanks to Ms. Michelle and her caring, fun learning environment. I especially love how Michelle teaches through talking about and observing nature and the changing of the seasons.

Discoveryland is an outstanding preschool program near Capitola Rd / Soquel Ave / and 7th Ave…read more This hidden gem when discovered by parents is frequently praised as "I can't believe this great program is right here!" The school has two recently remodeled classrooms, loving teachers and great staff in a secure setting.

Excellent Preschool!!! The Teachers are all wonderful. The…read moreDirector was very compassionate with meeting my daughters needs. I will miss them dearly. I highly recommend Discoveryland Preschool to any parent who would like to put their children in a well grounded Christ centered school. God bless Discoverlyland!!!

Jills day care seemed to be a safe place for when I occasionally needed childcare, she made sure…read moreshe was fed and communicated with me reliably. My daughters highlight for going there was that she would get to see TV a lot! I only used this day care once every couple months, and her price of 50$ per day is the lowest in Santa Cruz county. thanks

My son was with Jill for 6 years since he was 3 years old. I never had an issue with her and she…read morewas very reliable the whole time and very sweet to my son. My son was well fed at her day care and he always had a great time with her, she would take the kids on walks to the park or the beach which I though was nice so my son won't be indoors all day. My son felt safe with her and she considered him family. I definitely recommend her day care to friends and family.