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Midtown Discovery Preschool

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

818 North Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Visit website ↗(831) 515-7161Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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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: 1/31/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Discovery Preschool & Family Center operates four locations in Santa Cruz with a child-centered approach inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, exploration, and play to develop curiosity, kindergarten readiness, and social-emotional skills.

Philosophy
Reggio Emilia philosophy that honors students' input, intelligence, and curiosities; learning through hands-on activities, exploration, and natural wonderment with play as the greatest avenue for learning in early education.

Programs

  • •Early literacy exploration
  • •Number readiness
  • •Social-emotional support

Highlights

  • ✓Four locations serving Santa Cruz area
  • ✓Highly educated staff
  • ✓Child-centered curriculum with hands-on activities
  • ✓Preparation for kindergarten readiness

Not stated on their website: Hours, Ages served, Outdoor play details, Meals provided, Teacher-child ratio, Tuition costs. Ask the preschool directly.

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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