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University Children's Center

Daycare center in Santa Barbara, CA. Student Resource Bldg. Ucsb, Santa Barbara, CA 93106

5.0 (1 on Google)
Call (805) 893-3665Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity46 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since2007

About the program

University Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Santa Barbara, California, on the state register since 2007. It is licensed for 46 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.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. University Children's Center 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.

Infant places200 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 426211959, 426211960
Licence statusActive since 2007
Licensed capacity46 children
Inspections on file4
AccreditationNAEYC (stated by the program)
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file0Area median for centers: 0
Type A (immediate risk)015 of 130 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints04 inspection visits · last visit May 2026

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.

Getting there

Student Resource Bldg. Ucsb, Santa Barbara, CA 93106

Questions about University Children's Center

Is University Children's Center licensed?

Yes. University Children's Center holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 426211959, 426211960), with a licensed capacity of 46 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has University Children's Center had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for University Children's Center, 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 University Children's Center take?

University Children's Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does University Children's Center cost?

University Children's Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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