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Acr Academy

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

327 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Visit website ↗(831) 426-3655Directions ↗Licensed for 52
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 7/21/2023 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

ACR Academy is a preschool program in Santa Cruz that combines play and structured learning to develop children's social, physical, and academic skills. The academy emphasizes self-esteem and self-image development as critical factors in children's emotional growth and success.

Philosophy
ACR Academy is dedicated to enhancing learning through self-image development. The program combines free play and structured play time to acquaint children with academic subjects while encouraging cooperation, friendship, and sharing. Outside play and indoor games are designed to help develop motor skills, coordination, and dexterity.
Outdoor
Outside play is included in the program to help develop motor skills, coordination and dexterity.

Programs

  • •Childcare/Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Focus on self-esteem and self-image development
  • ✓Combination of free play and structured learning
  • ✓Supportive and caring atmosphere
  • ✓Responsive teaching team interaction

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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