Discovery West Preschool
Daycare center in Santa Cruz, CA. 208 Rankin ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
About the program
Discovery West Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Santa Cruz, California, on the state register since 2018. It is licensed for 28 children and serves preschool ages.
Discovery Preschool and Family Center operates four Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool locations in Santa Cruz, California.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia and play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Discovery West Preschool 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
1597.16(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Discovery West is a treasure. We sent our first daughter there when they were one of the first places to re-open during the pandemic, and now our twins attend there as well. The growth and development of our kids under the care of Alice, Caitlin, Avery, Monica, and the whole staff there is astonishing. The environment is fun, play based, inquisitive, and warm. We've developed such a great connection with the teachers…
Saket Vora · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoOur time at Discovery West was such a gift to our kiddo and to our family. The teachers there are incredibly invested, creative, energetic and compassionate. I always knew my kid was in the best of hands and in an environment that would foster her desire to explore, play and grow. She was also more than prepared to enter into TK at Bay View where she has continued to thrive. We just had kid number 2 and are looking…
Jenny Putt · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoDiscovery West is such a great environment -- our kids have been genuinely happy here. I give them so much credit for helping our kids develop into socially confident, empathetic, inquisitive little people. They come talking about all the fun they had painting, climbing, and building. The teachers really care, and it shows.
Chrissy Meyer · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoWhen looking for a pre-school Discovery West stood out among all the other available options due to the beautiful comfortable spaces inside and outside in the yard. Since enrolling our son we have been very satisfied with the daily feedback on his social relationships, activities, and challenges. We couldn't be more excited to enroll our youngest in the near future.
Eland Eggers · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
208 Rankin ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Questions about Discovery West Preschool
Is Discovery West Preschool licensed?
Yes. Discovery West Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 444415785), with a licensed capacity of 28 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Discovery West Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Discovery West Preschool, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Discovery West Preschool take?
Discovery West Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Discovery West Preschool cost?
Discovery West Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
