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Tam Infant Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

120 Weeks Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Visit website ↗(831) 429-3050Directions ↗Licensed for 12
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/31/2024
Total visits
2

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

Tam Infant Center provides subsidized childcare for infants ages 2 weeks to 12 months and toddlers ages 12-24 months from low-income families. The program emphasizes warm relationships, sensory learning, and an anti-bias curriculum.

Philosophy
Through warm, positive relationships with the child's teacher, a child develops a sense of trust in the world around them and a feeling of confidence. Such interactions are critical to the development of a child's self-esteem and self-worth. The trusted adult becomes the secure base from which the child begins to explore the environment. We provide an environment that supports families and embraces diversity through an anti-bias curriculum, hiring staff that reflects the race and culture of families, and involving parents in program development and evaluation.
Ages served
Infants 2 weeks to 12 months old; Toddlers 12-24 months old
Hours
8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday
Outdoor
Gardening and Science Activities
Meals
Two meals (breakfast and lunch) and a snack per day, free of charge. Food prepared on site, culturally and developmentally appropriate, meeting federal nutritional requirements.
Religious
Refrains from any religious instruction and worship

Programs

  • •Emergent Curriculum
  • •Literacy Activities
  • •Learning Circle time
  • •Art
  • •Music
  • •Gardening and Science Activities
  • •Free & Structured Play
  • •Math Activities
  • •Social-Emotional Skills
  • •Exploratory play in a supervised setting

Highlights

  • ✓Subsidized childcare for eligible low-income families
  • ✓Anti-bias curriculum with culturally diverse staff
  • ✓On-site meal preparation meeting federal nutritional standards
  • ✓Priority enrollment for children with exceptional needs and dual language learners

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-child ratio, Outdoor play area details, Bathroom/diapering practices. 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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