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Natural Bridges Children's Center

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

255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Visit website ↗(831) 234-8796Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
8/22/2025
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

Natural Bridges Children's Center serves children aged 2–5 in Santa Cruz with a brain-based curriculum emphasizing social-emotional learning. The center positions itself as an alternative to Transitional Kindergarten with a focus on safety, staff qualifications, school culture, and individualized care.

Philosophy
Brain-based Pre-K curriculum with deep social-emotional learning, emotional intelligence, and kindness. The center emphasizes individualized care, seeing children as unique and competent individuals, and aims to ensure a joyful, confident transition to kindergarten.
Ages served
2–5 years
Outdoor
Not listed on provided text

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •Pre-K
  • •Transitional Kindergarten (TK) alternative

Highlights

  • ✓Brain-based curriculum
  • ✓Active incident command and emergency preparedness training
  • ✓Staff trained in early child development and neuroscience
  • ✓Emotional intelligence and social-emotional learning focus

Not stated on their website: Hours of operation, Tuition, Meals provided, Teacher-to-student ratio, Outdoor play facilities, Specific daily schedule. Ask the preschool directly.

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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