Daycare center
Discoveries Learning Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycares and preschools in Santa Barbara, CA
76 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,276 a month · 28 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Starr King Parent-Child Workshop
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,257 / mo
Citations on file3
Home daycare
Araujo Family Child Care Aka Tiny Feet Daycare
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3 (3 Type A)
Daycare center
Cliff Drive Care Center
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,725 / mo
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers, Cathedral Oaks
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file4
Daycare center
Montecito Family YMCA
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Little Angels Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Home daycare
Villalba Fcc Aka Lots of Love Daycare
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$2,080 / mo
Citations on file3
Daycare center
Learningden Preschool Upper Campus
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Home daycare
Montejano Fcc Aka Somerset Day Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file6
Before and after school
Mr. Rob's Place
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Garden Preschool, Santa Barbara
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
All Saints By The Sea Parish School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Home daycare
Asuaje Family Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file13 (6 Type A)
Daycare center
Bright Start (1617 Anacapa Street)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
El Montecito Early School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Home daycare
Martin Fcc Aka Poppins Family Service
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Trinity Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
University Children's Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Learningden Preschool Lower Campus
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
We Grow
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
St Mark Preschool
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
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Licensed home daycares in Santa Barbara
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (California withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer Fcch Family Day Care Home | 93105 | 426216606 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Calzada Fcc Aka Handprints Day Care Family Day Care Home | 93111 | 421710466 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Carmona Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93101 | 426212584 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Chapman Fcc Aka Dawns Day Care Family Day Care Home | 93111 | 421708823 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Esparza Fcc Aka Mayra's Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93111 | 426204203 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 (3 Type A) | |
| Gonzalez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93103 | 426216603 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Guzman Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93101 | 426216036 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Hernandez Fcc Aka Precious Moments Fcc Family Day Care Home | 93110 | 426213709 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Higgins Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93109 | 426210481 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Jones Fcc Aka Growing Steps Family Day Care Home | 93101 | 426215308 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Lozano Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93110 | 426212955 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Magana Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93110 | 426217895 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Monroy Fcc Aka Creative Care for Children Family Day Care Home | 93103 | 426213156 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Pollorena Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93110 | 426217990 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Rios Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93101 | 426212762 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Sanchez Fcc Aka Rainforest Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93101 | 426212698 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Santiago Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93101 | 426204047 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Tenesaca Fcc Aka Up in the Tree Preschool Family Day Care Home | 93101 | 426215243 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Vanegas Fcc Aka Childrens First Family Day Care Home | 93103 | 426217335 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Vargas Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 93111 | 426217005 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record |
Before and after school programs in Santa Barbara
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara School Age Day Care Center | 93111 | 426208956 | 237 | school age | None on record | |
| Santa Barbara Branch - Monte Vista School School Age Day Care Center | 93105 | 421708152 | 64 | school age | None on record |
Childcare in Santa Barbara: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara has 76 licensed programs on the California register: 47 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 25 home daycares and 4 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in California?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in California. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Santa Barbara daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 130 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 0 citations on the state file, and 81 centers have none. 15 have at least one rated Type A by the state. 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.
What does daycare cost in Santa Barbara?
10 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,276 a month, and $1,430 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and California withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Santa Barbara?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes data downloads, CCLD Transparency site. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.