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Calvary Preschool

532 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$477
year first licensed
1998
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About Calvary Preschool

Calvary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Santa Cruz, California. The state has licensed it since November 13, 1998, for up to 24 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care and pre-k.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Dec 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-4
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-4
ProgramsPart-time care and pre-k
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumHandwriting Without Tears
Staff-to-child ratio8:1
Daily lifePotty training: Assisting with potty training as needed
Assistance it acceptsHuman Resources, Social Services and Voucher Project Programs
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Calvary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Cruz County has a median price of $477 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Santa Cruz County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$477
Home daycare$408

Toddler

Center$326
Home daycare$335

Preschool

Center$256
Home daycare$314

School age

Center$142
Home daycare$227

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Calvary Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Calvary Preschool since Dec 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
24 children
First licensed
1998
License number
#444400488
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Summary

3 visits since Dec 2022 · Last visit Jun 16, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 16, 2026Inspection
  2. Apr 23, 2025Inspection
  3. Dec 6, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Calvary Preschool

Is Calvary Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 13, 1998.

Does Calvary Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Calvary Preschool since Dec 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Calvary Preschool care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Calvary Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Calvary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (831) 425-1332 to ask.

What is Calvary Preschool's phone number?

(831) 425-1332.

Where is Calvary Preschool?

532 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The nearest other daycare we list is ACR Academy, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).