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L'Academy Preschool Santa Cruz

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

3205 Salisbury Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
20
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/27/2025
Total visits
5

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

L'Academy Santa Cruz offers full-time, year-round childcare and preschool for children ages 12 months to 6 years with a Spanish immersion program. The school blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning approaches to support whole-child development.

Philosophy
Nurture every child with compassion, curiosity, and a learning environment rooted in language and play. Approach blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning to support whole-child development.
Ages served
12 months to 6 years
Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm
Meals
Kid-friendly, nutritious meals and snacks served every day

Programs

  • •Spanish Immersion and English language readiness
  • •Infant Program
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program
  • •TK / Pre-K Program

Highlights

  • ✓Low student-teacher ratio
  • ✓Fewer than 20 school closure days per year for dependable, full-time, year-round care
  • ✓No potty training required to enroll
  • ✓Bilingual Spanish immersion in a language-rich environment

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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