Best Daycare Centers in Watsonville, CA
Compare 30 daycare centers in Watsonville. Average rating: 4.78/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Watsonville, California at a glance
- Daycares
- 30
- Avg rating
- 4.78/5
- Parent reviews
- 19
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 8
Watsonville offers 30 licensed daycares, 9 of which have public ratings averaging 4.78/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 89% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 95076 zip code, averaging 4.78 stars across 30 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Watsonville
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Watsonville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Watsonville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95076 | 30 | 4.78 | 8 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Watsonville (12–90 children)
Small
up to 30 children
21
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Watsonville based on parent reviews
Pajaro Valley Children'S Center
234 Montecito Street, Watsonville, CA
Parents highlight the center's trustworthy and compassionate staff, noting that it provides a safe environment where children are happy to attend. Feedback also emphasizes the reasonable, income-based fee structure, with one family reporting over a decade of positive service.
Ywca State Preschool Center
118 Second Street, Watsonville, CA
H.A. Hyde Infant Migrant & Seasonal Head Start.
125 Alta Vista Ave., Watsonville, CA
Community Bridges Fairgrounds Child Dev Center
2667 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA
Encompass Head Start
140 Herman Avenue, Watsonville, CA
La Casita Infant Toddler Program
412 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA
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Daycare Centers in Watsonville, California
There are 30 daycare centers in Watsonville, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Watsonville have an average rating of 4.78 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 89% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Watsonville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Watsonville
Showing 30 results
- Address
- 125 Alta Vista Ave., Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 761-6179
- Address
- 2667 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 786-9621
- Address
- 140 Herman Avenue, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 722-3644
- Address
- 412 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 724-3885
Parents highlight the center's trustworthy and compassionate staff, noting that it provides a safe environment where children are happy to attend. Feedback also emphasizes the reasonable, income-based fee structure, with one family reporting over a decade of positive service.
- Address
- 234 Montecito Street, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 722-3737
- Address
- 113 Tierra Alta Dr., #201 & #203, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 728-6428
- Address
- 113 Tierra Alta Drive, #205, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 728-6428
- Address
- 118 Second Street, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 768-0900
- Address
- 32 Madison Street, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 728-6280
- Address
- 140 Herman Avenue, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 786-2100
- Address
- 202 Calabasas Rd., Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 786-1870
- Address
- 202 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 728-6368
- Address
- 441 Rogers Avenue, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 761-9009
- Address
- 340-B East Beach Street, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 763-0780
- Address
- 120 West Beach Street, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 722-3640
- Address
- 115 Casserly Road, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 728-7812
- Address
- 376 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 724-6505
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and strong educational focus. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, including improvements in communication, academics, and social skills, along with a safe, clean facility and flexible scheduling options.
- Address
- 40 Blanca Lane, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 724-0175
- Address
- 125 Alta Vista Ave., Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 761-6179
- Address
- 235 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 761-7940
- Address
- 300 Sill Road, Room A&B, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 768-6949
- Address
- 445 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (408) 847-2717
- Address
- 220 Elm Street, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 728-0365
- Address
- 300 Sill Road, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 761-6608
- Address
- 321 Corralitos Road, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 786-1872
- Address
- 202 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 761-6185
- Address
- 235 Hammer Drive, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 724-7134
- Address
- 201 Brewington Avenue, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 722-8663
- Address
- 300 Sill Road, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 761-6604
- Address
- 360 Arthur Road, Watsonville, CA
- Phone
- (831) 724-3885
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 18 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 11 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities