Daycare in Scotts Valley, CA
10 licensed programs in Scotts Valley (Santa Cruz County): 10 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 407 children.
Short answer
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, as of October 2026. Child care centers, infant centers and school-age centers that CDSS lists as licensed. California's current open data doesn't include family child care homes, so this list has centers only; search CCLD for licensed family child care homes. Openings change daily, so call first.
What daycare costs in Santa Cruz County
$477/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($24,798 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.
| Weekly | Center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $477 | $408 |
| Toddler | $326 | $335 |
| Preschool | $256 | $314 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.
10 child care centers in Scotts Valley
Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.
- Baymonte Christian Schools Preschoollicensed for 44
5000 B Granite Creek Road, 95066 · (831) 438-5657
License 440700053 - Building Kidz of Scotts Valleylicensed for 46
106 Vine Hill RD, 95066 · (831) 438-4813
License 444418486 - Circle of Friendslicensed for 39
111 North Navarra Drive, 95066 · (831) 461-1366
License 444404901 - Coast Redwoods Montessorilicensed for 52
255 Mount Hermon Rd Ste B, 95066 · (831) 461-9330
License 444416884 - Early Childhood Learning Centerlicensed for 56
570 Bethany Drive, 95066 · (831) 438-7980
License 444412437 - Hidden Treasures Preschoollicensed for 15
4401 Scotts Valley Drive, 95066 · (831) 430-8725
License 444417084 - Learning Workshop Preschool LLC thelicensed for 24
4901 Scotts Valley Drive, 95066 · (831) 332-9872
License 444417102 - Lightspeed Martial Artslicensed for 30
1800 Green Hills Road Unit 111, 95066 · (831) 438-6068
License 444417155 - Montessori Community Schoollicensed for 89
123 South Navarra Drive, 95066 · (831) 439-9625
License 444417076 - Montessori Scotts Valley Inc.Infant · licensed for 12
123 South Navarra Drive, 95066 · (831) 439-9313
License 444408900
How can I get help paying for daycare in Scotts Valley?
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income.
Help paying in California
Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services
$93,420a year or less for a family of three to start (85% of state median income), as of July 2025. You also need to work, study or train.
The highest copay reported for a family of three is 1% of income (January 2025).
How to applySources: California Department of Social Services; National Women's Law Center
- Child care assistance in every state Income limits, copays and waiting lists
- Child care cost by county Look up any county in California
- How much childcare costs Center, home daycare and nanny prices
- Dependent care FSA calculator The FSA or the tax credit for 2026
- Head Start in California Free preschool and Early Head Start if you qualify
Daycare in Scotts Valley: common questions
How much does daycare cost in Scotts Valley, CA?
In Santa Cruz County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $477 a week ($24,798 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $256 a week. A family child care home charged a median $408 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.
How many licensed daycares are in Scotts Valley?
California's list shows 10 licensed programs in Scotts Valley as of October 2026: 10 child care centers. Together they're licensed for 407 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Scotts Valley?
Yes, if you qualify. Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs), run by California Department of Social Services, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $93,420 a year to start.
How do I know a daycare is licensed?
Every program on this page is on California's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.
Sources
- 1.Community Care Licensing Facilities (CDSS_CCL_Facilities) California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Accessed October 16, 2026.
- 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Subsidized child care (Child Care and Development programs) California Department of Social Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-08-21) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.Understanding and finding child care in California Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.