Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb)
Daycare center in Santa Barbara, CA. West Campus Ucsb, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
About the program
Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb) is a licensed daycare center in Santa Barbara, California, on the state register since 1989. It is licensed for 172 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
UCSB operates two full-day childcare centers for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
The program states NAEYC accreditation.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb) 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.
What parents say
If you like for your child to be politically active at the ripe age of 2 years old and protesting on the street holding signs that says "respect my body", then this is the right school for you! Unlike you were like me and have no choice because there is a severe shortage of childcare in the entire county. Fun teachers! Your kids will come home everyday covered in dirt and mud, even in their eyes and hair because the…
Krystal · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy sister has been treated badly by one of the teachers named Maria. I don't want that to happen to any other child so please keep an eye on that teacher
Seb.P · 1/5 on Google · a year agoWe have been so happy with Orfalea which our kids have attended for a total of 5 years. The staff is fantastic (with stellar teacher to student ratios) and there are beautiful indoor and especially outdoor spaces. Most importantly, my daughters always felt excited to go to school and felt nurtured and supported at every turn.
Kayla · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoIncredible educational/daycare and family center with lush, beautiful surroundings and EXCELLENT staff. Something people don't realize is that the ratio of teachers and TA's to students is very high because of all the undergraduates. Highly recommend.
Yanoula Athanassakis · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoGetting there
West Campus Ucsb, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Questions about Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb)
Is Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb) licensed?
Yes. Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb) holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 421708882, 421709944), with a licensed capacity of 172 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb) had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb), across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 0. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb) take?
Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb) is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb) cost?
Orfalea Family Children's Center (West Campus Ucsb) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
