Calvary Preschool is a caring place.

It is a nonprofit and nonsectarian place, providing high-quality childcare at affordable rates.

We offer:

* preschool curriculum
* drop-in emergency care for any parent when there is space available
* free childcare and scholarships for especially needy families when funds are available

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.

Calvary Childcare center was founded in 1980 by Cameron Smith-Jackson, Ph.D as an action-research project connected with her graduate studies.
The program is operated in the education building at Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., Santa Cruz, Ca. 95060, (831) 425-1332.
The church provides a building rent-free and also numerous in-kind services and donations. A board of directors consisting of representatives of the church, staff, and parents of the children oversees the running of the center through monthly meetings.

Those Who Come To Us

Over the past 10 years we have continued to offer free emergency childcare to families in crisis or need. Our center is the only one in the community that offers this service. We take referrals from Child Protective Services and other state-run organizations.
In addition on each major holiday, our center helps our needy families with donations of food or 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.

The church and the childcare center work hand in hand to help our community. Through donations and sponsorships, we hope to continue this mission.