Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Aptos, CA
Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Aptos. Average rating: 4.87/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Aptos, California at a glance
- Programs
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.87/5
- Parent reviews
- 16
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Aptos offers 9 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.87/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 95003 zip code, averaging 4.87 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Aptos
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Rose Blossom Nursery School4.69 score5(11)
6401 Freedom Boulevard, Aptos, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 20 children
Rose Blossom Nursery School receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, particularly Director Sharon, and the balanced approach combining structured learning with play-based activities. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with improved confidence, strong preparation for elementary school, and genuine enjoyment attending the program.
Experienced and caring teachersstructured curriculum with themesbalance of play-based and academic learningart and music activities
Rating Distribution
Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Aptos
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Aptos, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Aptos zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95003 | 11 | 4.87 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Aptos (20–120 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Aptos based on parent reviews
Children'S Enrichment Center
2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos, CA
Parents describe Children's Enrichment Center as a welcoming, family-like environment where teachers are patient and genuinely care for the children. Reviewers highlight the strong academic preparation for kindergarten and the development of social skills and confidence in their kids.
Seeds Of Knowledge Preschool
1940 Bonita Dr, Aptos, CA
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Aptos, California
There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Aptos, California, making up 82% of the 11 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Aptos have an average rating of 4.87 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 16 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Aptos, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Aptos
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- Address
- 1940 Bonita Dr, Aptos, CA
- Phone
- (831) 251-5711
Parents describe Children's Enrichment Center as a welcoming, family-like environment where teachers are patient and genuinely care for the children. Reviewers highlight the strong academic preparation for kindergarten and the development of social skills and confidence in their kids.
- Address
- 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos, CA
- Phone
- (831) 465-3302
- Address
- 3055 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA
- Phone
- (831) 479-3449
- Address
- 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
- Phone
- (831) 479-6352
- Address
- 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
- Phone
- (831) 688-8808
- Address
- 250 Aptos School Road, Aptos, CA
- Phone
- (831) 462-9822
- Address
- 250 Aptos School Road, Aptos, CA
- Phone
- (831) 465-4192
- Address
- 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
- Phone
- (831) 479-6352
- Address
- 221 Thunderbird Drive, #100, Aptos, CA
- Phone
- (831) 685-0629
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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 — 9 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities