Best Daycares in Aptos

Aptos offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 10 licensed facilities, including 4 Child Care Centers and 3 Single Licensed Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 10 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

Compliance in Aptos, Santa Cruz County is solid, with 80% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Amy Warren, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Aptos, Santa Cruz County charge a median of $1,750 per month for infant care and $1,050 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,412 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.