Santa Cruz
Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
67 facilities
67 facilities
90% clean
35 avg cap.
2,332
Total capacity
0
With openings
High
Demand level
Recent Activity
+1
New this year
16 yrs
Avg facility age
Tips for Parents
📊 Well-served area
This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.
✅ Strong safety record
90% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.
🏢 Center-based care
This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.
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About This City
Daycares in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has 67 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in Santa Cruz County. The majority are Child Care Centers (28), followed by 18 Family Child Care Homes, 10 School Age Child Care Centers, 7 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 4 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.
The average facility capacity is 35 children, and an impressive 90% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.
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