Calvary Preschool is an active, warm and caring place. It is non-profit and non-sectarian, providing high-quality childcare at afforable rates. We work with families to make our students feel welcome and safe. The Preschool offers:

• Preschool curriculum for children of working parents
• Free childcare for especially needy children
• Drop-in emergency care for any parent
• Counseling for parents in crisis

The quality of the program attracts families from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. We accept vouchers from all the social-service programs in Santa Cruz.

The Preschool is licensed to care for 19 children aged 3 to 5 years old.

For more information, read about the philosophy and staff, or contact the preschool office.

Philosophy

Calvary Preschool offers the uniqueness of a drop-in, part-time, or full-time program for toddler through preschool-aged children. Our location allows us to take regular walking trips to the library, Louden Nelson park and playground, the fire station, the city government buildings, and local stores.

We teach about the earth resources by recycling, planting a year-round garden, and maintaining an aquarium. Topics in music, art, math, and science are offered daily. Our day also includes three circle times with children grouped according to interest, cognitive, and developmental ability.

We have three spacious outside play areas, and all our play equipment is approved for health and safety. The children at Calvary Preschool develop self-confidence from friendships, sharing, taking turns, expressing their feelings, and just having fun!

For more than 10 years, the Calvary Preschool has offered free emergency child care to families in crisis and need. Our center is the only one in our community that offers this service.

On each major holiday our center helps our needy families with donations of food and toys. Church members have adopted our families and have provided them with complete meals and gifts. We have food and diapers on hand at all times for families in need. Calvary Church and the preschool work hand-in-hand to help our community.

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Staff

Director Liann Chance has been with the center since 1990 and has extensive training in Early Childhood Education and child care center administration. All teachers and aides are fully trained. Trained and screened volunteers from Calvary Episcopal Church and the community also assist.

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Preschool Office

The preschool office is located at the corner of Lincoln and Center Streets in downtown Santa Cruz, California.

You can contact the preschool office by calling 831-425-1332

or writing to:
Calvary Preschool
532 Center Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

or sending e-mail to Preschool Director

or visit their web site at www.koolkidz.org

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