Child's Play
Daycare center in Santa Barbara, CA. 1415 San Andres, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
About the program
Child's Play is a licensed daycare center in Santa Barbara, California, on the state register since 1989. It is licensed for 25 children and serves preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Child's Play does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,276 a month.
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
101216(f)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
The most magical preschool experience! After initially enrolling our child at one of the most sought-after preschools in Santa Barbara, we eventually realized that popularity doesn’t always equal the right fit. While things started off fine, after a couple years our child began to experience behavioral issues and expressed fear about going to school. It became clear he didn’t feel safe or supported in that…
Kristin Arntz · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe love Child's Play preschool! My son has been there for two years, and he has grown so much in this time. He gets so much personalized attention and care--the teacher's truly care about the development of each child, and his social skills have improved greatly. The kids help cook healthy, delicious meals each morning, do amazing art projects, and spend a lot of time outdoors playing. I highly recommend this…
Sara F · 5/5 on Google · 13 years agoMy twins had a great experience at Child's Play during their time there. They continue to express their desire to go back to preschool there even now. The philosophy of the program is to create independent little people, and in the time there, my kids became adept at doing all sorts of things, like dressing themselves, etc. They also developed important social skills, participated in cooking projects, gardening…
Amber VanDerwarker · 5/5 on Google · 13 years agoThe best preschool classes in Santa Barbara County. Music, Dance, Gardening, Cooking, Art, Science, literature. A fantastic educational experience for children building a sense of community, discovering the world, creativity, and gaining the confidence and outlook on life to take with them into a great future.
Daniel French · 5/5 on Google · 11 years agoGetting there
1415 San Andres, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Questions about Child's Play
Is Child's Play licensed?
Yes. Child's Play holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 421709986), with a licensed capacity of 25 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Child's Play had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Child's Play, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 0. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Child's Play take?
Child's Play is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Child's Play cost?
Child's Play does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
