St Mark Preschool
Daycare center in Santa Barbara, CA. 3942 la Colina Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
About the program
St Mark Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Santa Barbara, California, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 88 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
St. Mark Preschool in Santa Barbara offers a play-based early childhood program for children with full-day and half-day schedule options.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. St Mark Preschool 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(i)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My son has been attending St. Mark’s Preschool for a few years now, and we truly couldn’t be happier. He’s thriving in every way - socially, emotionally, and academically. The teachers are incredibly warm and welcoming, and the environment they create is one of kindness, joy, and encouragement. The director is amazing and runs the school with such heart and dedication. You can feel the sense of care and community…
Lauren Wells · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI just dropped off my daughter for her last year at St. Mark Preschool and it was such an emotional moment. We absolutely love St Mark and cannot express how truly amazing this school is. My son attended the school for three years and now my daughter is starting her third and final year. As a minority, my kids have felt included and supported throughout the years. My son loves to come to drop off/pick ups just to…
Jessica Mezzetta · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI can’t say enough about this wonderful preschool! Both of my sons have had the privilege of attending, and the experience has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we first stepped through the doors, we felt welcomed, supported, and confident that our children were in the best possible hands. The teachers and staff, including Ana the Director, are not only highly skilled and experienced but also…
Brooke Ebner · 5/5 on Google · a year agoSt. Mark is such a special place! My two boys absolutely love their teachers and have felt so welcomed, even though they switched from another school. The staff made the transition so smooth, and it’s clear how much they care about each child. What I love most about St. Mark is how they embrace childhood. They encourage discovery through hands-on learning and play, which has really helped my kids develop a love for…
Delaney Huthsing · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
3942 la Colina Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Questions about St Mark Preschool
Is St Mark Preschool licensed?
Yes. St Mark Preschool holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 421700377, 426215537), with a licensed capacity of 88 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has St Mark Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for St Mark Preschool, 1 of them Type A, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 0. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does St Mark Preschool take?
St Mark Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does St Mark Preschool cost?
St Mark Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
