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Discovery Preschool And Family Center

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

2800 Porter Street, Soquel, CA 95073

Visit website ↗(831) 515-7071Directions ↗Licensed for 50
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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: 4/12/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Discovery Preschool and Family Center operates four locations in Santa Cruz, offering preschool education centered on child-led exploration and Reggio Emilia philosophy. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and kindergarten readiness through play and discovery.

Philosophy
Reggio Emilia inspiration approach that values each child as strong and capable, rich with wonder and knowledge. Students' input, intelligence, and curiosities are honored. Learning occurs through hands-on activities, exploration, and natural wonderment, with play as the greatest avenue for learning.

Programs

  • •Preschool program with early literacy exploration
  • •Number readiness
  • •Social-emotional support

Highlights

  • ✓Four locations: Discovery Soquel, Discovery Midtown, Discovery West, and The Farm
  • ✓Highly educated staff trained in Reggio Emilia philosophy
  • ✓Focus on kindergarten readiness and inquiry-based learning
  • ✓Community-oriented approach bringing families and educators together

Not stated on their website: Hours, Ages served, Outdoor play, Meals provided, Tuition, Teacher-to-student ratio. 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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