Bridges to Kinder
Daycare center in Santa Cruz, CA. 1000 High ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
About the program
Bridges to Kinder is a licensed daycare center in Santa Cruz, California, on the state register since 2010. It is licensed for 18 children and serves preschool ages.
Bridges to Kinder is a non-profit, state-licensed parent and early childhood education program for children aged three to kindergarten entry.
The program follows a academic approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Bridges to Kinder does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
1596.7995(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our experience having our son at B2K has been amazing. The teachers have a magical way of creating one of the most inclusive classrooms I've ever seen (I'm an elementary school teacher). They make every child feel seen, safe, and confident. Kids who go through this program are ready to be a good human and have the skills to flourish in TK or K. My 3 year old son wakes up every morning so excited to go to school and…
Leslie Muirkat · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoI wanted to share about our wonderful preschool Bridges To Kinder Parent & Early Childhood Education Program. This was such a special place for our kids (now teens!) and us. Our kids still talk about their years there. We got so much support as we navigated parenthood with young children. B2K introduced us Positive Discipline and we still take PD classes for parenting teens now. It is on the Westlake campus and they…
Amy Dahlen · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoThis is such a special and magical place located on the Westlake Elementary School campus. The teachers are wonderful, caring and so much fun. They provide an environment of learning, creativity, imagination, social/emotional well-being, and so much joy! My child never wanted to go home at pick-up and still talks about her experiences at Bridges to Kinder. I highly recommend this amazing program and school.
Mayra Tardif · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWe love Bridges to Kinder. Both of my sister's kids came through this program 8 and 5 years ago, we have multiple family friends who have been through it as well, and now my almost 4 year old son is attending. He is so enthusiastic, he looks forward to "school," and is completely engaged. The teachers are wonderful, and very attentive and connected to the kids. The program is enriching - there is a strong use of…
Ali Falco · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1000 High ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Questions about Bridges to Kinder
Is Bridges to Kinder licensed?
Yes. Bridges to Kinder holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 444412156), with a licensed capacity of 18 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Bridges to Kinder had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Bridges to Kinder, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Bridges to Kinder take?
Bridges to Kinder is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Bridges to Kinder cost?
Bridges to Kinder does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
