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Cabrillo College Children's Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/4/2025
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Cabrillo College Children's Center & Lab School serves infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children (6 months through 5 years) with high-quality developmentally appropriate early care and education. The center also functions as a laboratory school providing workforce development training for Early Childhood Education students.

Philosophy
The Center embraces a collaborative culture that is respectful, supportive, inclusive and embraces the diversity of all children, families, students and the community. The mission is to 'Transform the Future Together, From Birth to Adulthood' by offering a high-quality and diverse early care and education learning environment.
Ages served
6 months through 5 years of age or entry into kindergarten

Programs

  • •High-quality developmentally appropriate early care & education program
  • •Early Childhood Education (ECE) workforce development training and mentoring
  • •Laboratory School for ECE student training
  • •Child observation opportunities for college students and researchers

Highlights

  • ✓One of the only hands-on Laboratory Schools in the region
  • ✓No or low-cost subsidized child care services for Cabrillo College student parents
  • ✓International learning exchange with ECE students from Bunkyo, Japan
  • ✓Emphasis on inclusion and diversity in all aspects of services

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