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Lisa Serene Goldman, founder of Flutterby Preschool, graduated from UCSC with a BA in Environmental Studies. For over a decade and a half, Lisa has shared her heart and energy as a preschool teacher and private childcare provider. Her patience, love, dedication, and commitment for childcare are immense. With the combination of ECE training from Cabrillo

A play-based, nature-inspired environment building strong, confident, and happy children setting sail for a bright future. At Coastal Community Preschool, we believe children learn best in a warm, welcoming, safe, and vibrant community where their ideas are respected, their motives trusted, and their needs are met to the fullest extent possible. In

Calvary Preschool is a private non-profit, non-sectarian preschool located downtown Santa Cruz. We offer a full curriculum which includes field trips to the museum, beach, Seymour Laboratory, post office, library, and much more. We have a life lab garden in which the children get to work year round and we stress the importance of recycling and reusing

At Bonny Doon Preschool we offer a program that reflects our philosophy that young children learn most effectively in a play centered environment. At Bonny Doon Preschool we emphasize learning through play in an anti-bias environment that is carefully planned to encourage discovery, independence and social interaction. In order to develop self-esteem

Village Preschool is a place where childhood is respected and protected. We provide ample time for imaginative play, practical work and age-appropriate curriculum. Following the Waldorf education model, the Village aims to support every child by providing opportunities for practical, creative, and imaginative play in a cocoon of routine and daily rhythms