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Best Before or After School Daycare in Soquel, CA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Soquel. Average rating: 4.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Soquel, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.9/5
Parent reviews
11
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Soquel offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.9/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 95073 zip code, averaging 4.9 stars across 9 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Soquel

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.

  1. 1
    Discovery Preschool And Family Center
    4.55 score
    4.8(11)

    2800 Porter Street, Soquel, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Parents consistently praise Discovery Preschool for its child-centered, creative learning environment and highly qualified, caring teachers. All reviews highlight strong child development outcomes, outdoor play, community engagement, and a curriculum responsive to student interests. The facility is described as beautiful and well-maintained.

    caring and professional teacherscreative and play-based curriculumstrong child development outcomesbeautiful indoor and outdoor facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Soquel

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Soquel, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.9avg rating
7 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Soquel zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
950739
4.9
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Soquel (24–80 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Soquel

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Soquel, California

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Soquel, California, making up 11% of the 9 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 Soquel have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 11 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Soquel, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Soquel

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Tara Redwood School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5810 Prescott Road, Soquel, CA
Phone
(831) 462-9632

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Soquel, California, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Soquel have an average Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Soquel, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Soquel offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Soquel for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Soquel must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.