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Capitola Child Care

Day care center · Watsonville, CA · reviewed since 2014

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%93+64.4Reliability 31%90+27.7Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#27 of 70 preschoolsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 62%
5.0 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 12 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

Capitola Child Care at a glance

Google reviewers rate Capitola Child Care five stars, highlighting the provider's nurturing approach, punctuality, and communication through daily updates and photos. Families describe the facility as a supportive environment where children thrive socially and academically, noting the staff's attentiveness to developmental milestones and the provision of homemade organic meals. Recurring themes emphasize the strong bond between caregivers and children, leading to high retention and satisfaction among parents who view the center as an extension of their family.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 12 Google reviews (10 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 22, 2026.
  • Service: Preschool serving Watsonville, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other preschools

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction93Reliability90Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 93 (median 89)Reliability: 90 (median 88)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Capitola Child CarePreschools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Capitola Child Care: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
93
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Capitola Child Care: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
90
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 87.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Capitola Child Care: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 44.–
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Star ratings

12 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars12100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 10 written reviews

  • Praise1393%
  • Complaints17%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend536%
  • Staff & attitude321%
  • Honesty & trust321%
  • Quality & results17%
  • Communication17%
  • Price & value17%

What customers talk about

We read 10 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “We love Teresa and would recommend this daycare to everyone!”
  • “Teresa is so caring and treats every child like her own.”
  • “She has been such a positive, nurturing, and dependable presence in our child’s life.”
  • “Her calm demeanor, communication skills, and reliability make her an absolute joy to work with.”
  • “We've been apart of CCC for 6+ months and would reccomend to evdryone, she's so worth it!”

People customers mention

  • Teresa 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Shannon2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Hands down the best daycare. We love Teresa and would recommend this daycare to everyone!

Tina4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Teresa! She has been such a positive, nurturing, and dependable presence in our child’s life. From day one, she built a bond with our little one based on trust, patience, and genuine care. It’s clear that she has a natural talent with children—not only keeping them safe and…

Angela4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Our son started attending CCC when he was 9months old. Teresa is so caring and treats every child like her own. From bottle transition to potty training, she’s been so attentive and supportive of his every milestone. Our son loves going to Mrs T’s everyday and talks about his friends and wonderful adventures at…

LeahLocal Guide · 56 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Hands down amazing daycare!!!Teresa proved that my 2 year old WAS "emotionally ready" for daycare after we had a terrible experience with another local daycare that basically turned us away. It was all meant to be because we found CCC! From homemade Organic foods, to the constant updates and pictures throughout the…

Johaan10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Our 2nd daughter has been a part of Capitola childcare for the past two years and we could not be happier with the service. It feels like much more than a service, more like family. We have found the owner and lead teacher, Teresa, to be kind, reliable, and academically oriented as our daughter has gotten older. I highly recommend it to other families.

Colleen2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

We love Capitola Child Care and Mrs. T! We have been sending our kids there since our oldest turned 1 in 2018. We have felt so lucky to have found CCC and feel like it's been the perfect place for our girls and we have made lifelong friends, for them, and for us! They both started at age 1 and have grown and…

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 12 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Shannon Sturgis2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Hands down the best daycare. We love Teresa and would recommend this daycare to everyone!

Tina Hisamune4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Teresa! She has been such a positive, nurturing, and dependable presence in our child’s life. From day one, she built a bond with our little one based on trust, patience, and genuine care. It’s clear that she has a natural talent with children—not only keeping them safe and well-cared for but also helping them grow emotionally and intellectually. She keeps our child engaged with creative play, reading, outdoor time, and learning activities that are both fun and educational. We’ve seen such growth! Her calm demeanor, communication skills, and reliability make her an absolute joy to work with. It’s not easy leaving your child in someone else’s care, but with Teresa (Mrs. T) we always have complete peace of mind. We are lucky to be a part of the CCC family! We can’t recommend her highly enough!

Angela Shi4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our son started attending CCC when he was 9months old. Teresa is so caring and treats every child like her own. From bottle transition to potty training, she’s been so attentive and supportive of his every milestone. Our son loves going to Mrs T’s everyday and talks about his friends and wonderful adventures at school. I feel so lucky to be a part of the CCC family.

LeahLocal Guide · 56 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Hands down amazing daycare!!!Teresa proved that my 2 year old WAS "emotionally ready" for daycare after we had a terrible experience with another local daycare that basically turned us away. It was all meant to be because we found CCC! From homemade Organic foods, to the constant updates and pictures throughout the day, to the many cutest projects the kids bring home♡ My 2 year old absolutely loves Teresa as do we and her family! We've been apart of CCC for 6+ months and would reccomend to evdryone, she's so worth it!

Johaan Ryberg10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Johaan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our 2nd daughter has been a part of Capitola childcare for the past two years and we could not be happier with the service. It feels like much more than a service, more like family. We have found the owner and lead teacher, Teresa, to be kind, reliable, and academically oriented as our daughter has gotten older. I highly recommend it to other families.

Colleen Kelley2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Colleen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We love Capitola Child Care and Mrs. T! We have been sending our kids there since our oldest turned 1 in 2018. We have felt so lucky to have found CCC and feel like it's been the perfect place for our girls and we have made lifelong friends, for them, and for us! They both started at age 1 and have grown and thrived. Never once have they not wanted to go to T's... on the contrary, they are so excited each and every day when we drop them off! We are sad that our oldest is transitioning out at age 4, but we are happy to have our youngest there for the next 2 years!

  • Positive: Reliability, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Danielle Lucchesi7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Danielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wonderful, supportive, amazing and loving environment for our daughter!! We love CCC and Mrs. T! My daughter loves her days at school and we have really enjoyed seeing her thrive at CCC. Thank you for all you do for the kiddos in your care! 💗

Leticia Espino13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leticia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

After making the decision to put our son into childcarw we were very picky and always found something wrong, I found some reviews about Capitola ChildCare and I just so happened to call on a day she just had an opening for the first time in year! I met with Teresa and took my husband, he is very quiet and observant at first, at the end of the meeting we knew it would be perfect for our son bc he took an immedite liking to mrs.teresa hugging her and going right to her, which is not in our sons character with people he does not know, she works with us very well and her staff is wonderful. 100% would recommend capital child care to anyone!

Vin Storti1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Vin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Its all about trust and who you know. Looking for quality child care is hard. After seeing some of the yelp and google reviews we wanted to check out Capitola childcare. We also found out some friends used to have their children here! That also gave us added comfort. The house? facility? was really nice, a little hectic with 9 children at the time. But the staff was right behind them making sure the recently played with toys were picked up and helping the children transition into the next task, art project they were doing. A great fun backyard with an amazing sandbox, swings, areas to ride bikes and run around. They have a trampoline but have to follow the rules of one child at a time. Which is not as fun as jumping with all your friends. But it is a safety issue, and that gave us comfort. There is a board that shows the order of who is next up, so that also seems to teach the children patients, sharing and taking turns. Teresa was very upbeat, pleasant, professional, loving and caring. Her staff also gave a good vibe of just loving the children and enjoying their time there. If your looking for Awesome child care in Capitola or Santa Cruz we recommend contacting Capitola childcare

Jubrowski2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jubrowski has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Teresa is awesome with kids and has a great heart for taking care of them. Capitola Child Care provides a great environment for children both inside and out.

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