Readers' Choice: Preschools and Daycares

Even in cities like Capitola and Soquel where under 20 percent of the population is under the age of 18, preschool is an important foundation of education. Lots of parents are thinking about where to send their little tykes.

From state-run preschools to neighborhood homes to private schools, there is a variety of preschool and daycare programs in Capitola-Soquel. What school do/would/did you trust your toddler to?

Vote for your favorite in the poll below: , , , , , or . Click on the links above and rate the business on its Patch Place listing. You can even leave a review on the listing and leave comments below. 

If there is another local school or daycare we missed, tell us in the comments section below. The winner will be selected based on votes, ratings, reviews and comments. Please vote in the poll only once. In the event of a tie, we will break it based on the comments, so please explain your choice.

The winning school will be named Friday and will receive a "Patch Readers' Choice 2012" certificate.

If you know of a great school nearby, you can vote for the Readers' Choice Preschool at Watonsville Patch, Santa Cruz Patch or Gilroy Patch.