Bridges to Kinder
Open today 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Description provided by the business.We are a Parent & Early Childhood Education Program, established in 2003, and include Positive Discipline and Child Development workshops for parents along with our play-based curriculum for children. We provide a themed-based curriculum that focuses on primary concepts in pre-literacy, math, and science, as well as seasons and holidays. The children experience these concepts through a variety of music, art, movement, games, fantasy play, and stories. Our location on the Westlake Elementary School campus is ideal for preparing children for their transition into Kindergarten and beyond.
Openings Now
Bridges to Kinder is now enrolling for one or more spaces.
Location Info
1000 High St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
| Monday | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Accreditations
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NAEYC
Financial Aid
- Sibling Discount
- Sliding Fee Scale
- Subsidies & Vouchers
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)
Location Details
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Program includes field trips.
Programs Offered
Bridges to Kinder Parent
Licensing
Bridges to Kinder is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
444412156
Capacity
18
Issued
10/10
Parent Reviews
Not only has Bridges to Kinder been a wonderful experience for our son for two years, but it has been a wonderful experience for our whole family. Our parenting skills have strengthened and these four wonderful teacher have been an integral part of shaping our family life in the most positive way. These teacher are so experienced and knowledgeable, the methods used are affective and healthy for our children. The growth we have seen in our son and all his peers is amazing. I am especially grateful for the loving approach used working through some challenging behaviors from my son.
We love the teachers and this program! The growth our child has had while at B2K is incredible. The parenting tools we have gained are a cornerstone of our household. The teachers do a fabulous job of getting the kids/parents accustomed to this new life experience, and give the perfect amount of guidance to ensure success. Thank you B2K!!
Our oldest child is currently finishing up her time at Bridges to Kinder. Possibly the best endorsement we could give of Bridges to Kinder is that we happily enrolled our second child. The teachers are incredibly kind, and thoughtful and have a wealth of experience with child education. We feel like our child has thrived there. They establish great routines, traditions, leadership opportunities, sharing opportunities, and celebrations. We have also appreciated how they integrated the family into the program with the parent education meetings to help us better create a safe, supportive, and healthy home environment. We have zero hesitation or reservations about recommending Bridges to Kinder to our family and friends.
Bridges to kinder has been a god send to our family. We moved here from Ohio last fall and decided to send our son here, despite living in Aptos (the drive isn’t as bad as we thought it would be) The word amazing does even begin to describe bridges to kinder. The things we love most: such a positive environment where the teachers great our kids each morning, often with laughter but always with smiles. Communication- we get detailed emails each week which include photos to let us know how the week went. They will also go out of their way to communicate after drop offs etc if our son has had a difficult time. Activities- there is no shortage of activities and this includes outings to the garden and small hikes, getting the kids outside often. And lastly, community. This school has helped us build a beautiful community being new to the area. We have met some amazing families through B2K and ones that we will hopefully stay in touch with even after my son completes his time there. Make sure to reach out to Laura with interest as spots fill quickly but also feel free to DM me if you’d like personal experience advice:)
We LOVED our experience at Bridges to Bridges To Kinder Parent & Early Childhood Education Program! Wonderful families and teachers! My son grew in his confidence, problem solving skills, academic readiness, and social skills at B2K and his transition to Kindergarten was seamless since he was so prepared. The focus on social emotional learning was huge, and the parent workshops really helped our whole family thrive! ❤️