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Top Daycare Centers in Salinas

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Bright Horizons at Salinas

Bright Horizons Family Solutions

★★★★☆
4.7/5

Bright Horizons at Salinas offers a comprehensive early education curriculum focused on school readiness and developmental milestones. The center features highly qualified teachers with early childhood education credentials and maintains low teacher-to-child ratios. Their World at Their Fingertips curriculum emphasizes literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development through hands-on learning. The facility includes secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and nutritious meal programs. Parents praise the consistent communication and individualized attention each child receives.

Experience:15 years
Reviews:42 parent reviews
143 John St, Salinas, CA 93901

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KKindergarten PrepSummer Camp
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KinderCare Learning Center at Northridge

KinderCare Education

★★★★☆
4.5/5

This KinderCare center provides a balanced approach to early childhood education with research-based curriculum that includes phonics, math, science, and creative arts. The center features dedicated learning centers, outdoor play areas, and secure facilities with keypad entry. Teachers receive ongoing professional development and many hold bachelor's degrees in early childhood education. The program emphasizes social skills, problem-solving, and kindergarten readiness. Parents consistently note the warm, nurturing environment and strong academic foundation provided.

Experience:12 years
Reviews:38 parent reviews
1441 Northridge Dr, Salinas, CA 93906

Daycare Services:

Infant ProgramToddler ProgramDiscovery PreschoolPreschoolPre-KBefore & After School Care
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The Goddard School of Salinas

Goddard Systems, Inc.

★★★★☆
4.6/5

The Goddard School in Salinas offers F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based activities. The curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and physical development through structured and unstructured play. The facility features modern classrooms, secure entry systems, and age-appropriate playgrounds. All teachers are early childhood education certified and participate in continuous training. The school emphasizes character development, social skills, and preparing children for elementary school success. Parents appreciate the comprehensive progress reports and engaging learning environment.

Experience:8 years
Reviews:35 parent reviews
1010 John St, Salinas, CA 93905

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KKindergartenAfter School Program