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Daycares in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 33 listed daycares

Busy Bees Adventures

I am thankful everyday that we found Busybees. My son has been going for almost a year now, and all of us (my husband, my son, and I)...

- Kathryn H.

Trinity Preschool

The staff at Trinity Preschool are good with communication, keeping us updated with what's going on during the day. Their programs are...

- ARLENE H.

SANTA BARBARA BRANCH - SANTA BARBARA YMCA

I would give the YMCA preschool 5 stars! Our daughter loves going to school. The teachers are all so kind and loving. They run a great...

- Sarah H.

Daycare Centers Near Santa Barbara

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Busy Bees Adventures

945 Ward Drive Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
Hello, my name is Emma and I have a small preschool nature program. Using Santa Barbara's beautiful parks and beaches as our classroom, we will go on daily adventures to explore,create, play and learn using nature as our classroom. Some daily activities that we do are: Nature walks Tree climbing Rock hopping Singing...

Kathryn H. says "I am thankful everyday that we found Busybees. My son has been going for almost a year now, and all of us (my husband, my son, and I) couldn't be...

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Trinity Preschool

1002 CIENEGUITAS RD SANTA BARBARA, CA

4.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care

ARLENE H. says "The staff at Trinity Preschool are good with communication, keeping us updated with what's going on during the day. Their programs are wonderful kids are...

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SANTA BARBARA BRANCH - SANTA BARBARA YMCA

36 HITCHCOCK WAY SANTA BARBARA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$245/mo

Sarah H. says "I would give the YMCA preschool 5 stars! Our daughter loves going to school. The teachers are all so kind and loving. They run a great program, the...

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The Learningden Preschool

4485 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Located in Santa Barbara, California, The Learningden Preschool is a facility that offers early childhood education since 2008. It uses a combination of three educational approaches in teaching their students. These are the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, the Montessori Philosophy, and the Waldorf Philosophy. Additionally, the school...

Cj W. says "Have had two boys go here and they have a wonderful, loving staff that are just great."

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Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers are faith-based, nature-centered quality programs for children ages birth through kindergarten. We have two campuses in Santa Barbara to serve your family. We have received 5 stars in the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), full accreditation through the National Association for the...
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Santa Barbara Surf Adventures

10 State St. Santa Barbara, CA

Private and group surf lessons for all ages. Summer surf camp at Leadbetter Beach for children ages 8-14. Beach equipment rentals at Leadbetter Beach.
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San Marcos Parent Child Workshop Inc

400 Puente Drive Santa Barbara, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
International
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 1 more
The San Marcos Parent-Child workshop is a licensed, cooperative preschool and parent education class. Children between the ages of 2-5 years are introduced to a quality preschool experience, using developmentally appropriate practices. The nurturing, loving environment makes an ideal first school experience for your child and...
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All Saints By The Sea Parish School

84 Eucalyptus Ln Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
All Saints By The Sea Parish School is an early childhood center that offers educational day care programs for preschool and pre-kindergarten children. Located in Santa Barbara, California, the company admits children between the ages of two to five years old. The company implements a flexible curriculum that uses...
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Cathy's Daycare

691 Camino Campana Santa Barbara, CA

We teach the children their basic skills for preschool. We also like to teach the children in our care manners. We paint do projects play games read stories. We love the children like they are our own. Very much a family place. More questions, give us a call 805-964-2046. We also provide breakfast, lunch snacks, outside...
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Mindful Me SB

100 E. Carrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA

Discover your passions and find your true talents through self-reflective activities that enhance self-esteem, empower healthy life choices, and build social confidence.
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SMART

3463 State St. #498 Santa Barbara, CA

SMART is a California State licensed educational child care program. We value early childhood education and designed a program that prepares your child for success in life. With science, music, art, and reading offered to nurture any and all of your child's interest, your little one is sure to develope their talents and...
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Earth & Sky Nature Play

277 Oak Road Santa Barbara, CA

A morning of free play in nature offered by a French-English bilingual, Montessori and nature play facilitator. Little ones play and explore where earth and sky meet, building on their innate curiosity and nature connection through unstructured, supervised play, songs, games, nature-based art, and fun~ especially designed and...
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I am a mother of 3 that have been raised and now they are off to college. Divorced for 16 years and recently just broke off engagement and living a great life in Montecito with a family with 2 step daughters for 5 years. Looking for the opportunity to share my love of life, family and happiness with children who appreciate my...
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Camarillo Family YMCA

36 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara, CA

Camarillo Family YMCA based in Santa Barbara, CA is an ACA accredited camp that provides a wholesome family-oriented environment to enrich kids, adults, families, and communities through health, fitness programs, camps, family time, education and leadership, sports and recreation, and other activities for people of all ages.
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Recovery Ranch Rehab Santa Barbara

627 Olive Street Santa Barbara, CA

Unlike other programs, we do not believe in replacing one drug with another. At Recovery Ranch Drug Rehab Santa Barbara CA, we believe in change. By addressing the underlying causes of addiction, we provide each addict who walks through our doors with an opportunity to live a clean and sober life as a new man. Long term sobriety...
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Ranch Hands Construction Santa Barb

118 Los Aguajes Avenue Santa Barbara, CA

Our Ranch Hands Construction Santa Barbara professional team provides the best Handyman services in Santa Barbara CA. We are the solution to your problem. We can handle any construction, remodeling, or repair you need and we will be able to schedule your service within 24 hours. Ranch Hands Construction service maintains and...
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Storyteller Children Center

2121 De La Vina St Santa Barbara, CA

Child care
Storyteller Children Center in Santa Barbara, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and homeless and at-risk children.
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The Nido Nest

4013 Via Lucero Unit D Santa Barbara, CA

Child care
The Nido Nest in Santa Barbara, California offers childcare and preschool education for infants and toddlers. The Montessori program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. Their prepared environment is a learning environment for exploration and learning. Classes are...
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Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara Inc

632 E Canon Perdido St Santa Barbara, CA

Child care
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara provides a safe, affordable and professionally supervised place for children to stay every day, after school, and throughout summer. The club offers children the opportunity to learn how to set and achieve goals. Children ages 6 to 18 years old are welcomed into various programs and activities...
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Star King Parent Child Workshop

1525 1/2 Santa Barbara St Santa Barbara, CA

Child care
Located in Santa Barbara, California, Star King Parent Child Workshop is an institution where children are given the opportunity to learn with their parents. The children have two areas of exploration which are indoors and outdoors. Additionally, there is a programmed snack group each day. The site is open Monday through...
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Santa Barbara, CA

Daycare centers near you in Santa Barbara, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Santa Barbara, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Santa Barbara, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Santa Barbara, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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