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Coastal Community Preschool

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

900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Visit website ↗(831) 462-5437Directions ↗Licensed for 48
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
10/2/2024
Total visits
7

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

Coastal Community Preschool is a play-based, nature-inspired preschool that fosters community and develops the whole child through movement, creative expression, and open-ended discovery. The program emphasizes warm, welcoming environments where children's ideas are respected and social development prepares them for academic success.

Philosophy
Play-based, family-centered learning that recognizes play, movement, project-based exploration, creative expression, and open-ended discovery as essential parts of the learning process. Children learn best in a warm, welcoming, safe, and vibrant community where ideas are respected, motives trusted, and needs are met. Focus on developing the child as both an individual and vital community member to foster belonging, self-respect, and compassion for others.
Outdoor
Big Yard with block areas and sandboxes

Programs

  • •Classroom 1
  • •Classroom 2
  • •Classroom 3

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based, nature-inspired environment
  • ✓Project-based exploration and creative expression
  • ✓Family-centered approach with strong teacher partnerships
  • ✓Focus on social engagement and empathy building

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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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