Upward Bound Preschool
Daycare center in Santa Maria, CA. 1040 Patterson Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
About the program
Upward Bound Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Santa Maria, California, on the state register since 2000. It is licensed for 60 children and serves preschool ages.
Upward Bound Preschool is a play-based and faith-based preschool located in Orcutt, California, serving children ages two to five.
The program follows a play-based and faith-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Upward Bound 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
101170(e)(1) · 1597.16(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Upward Bound is a great preschool! Our son has been attending there for two years and we've decided to forego Transitional Kindergarten so that he can stay at Upward Bounds another year. At Upward Bound each child is taught and cared for as though they are their own children/grandchildren. Knowing that our son is in good hands is priceless. Thank you to each teacher and the director, Deborah, who has poured in to our…
Rose Vernon · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoWe love Upward Bound. Our son is well loved and always comes home happy and confident. I’ve always been able to reach the director with concerns and questions or add days when we need help with childcare. The school is very organized and professional.
Aaron Pankratz · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoBoth of my boys attend(ed) Upward Bound. What a great group of teachers and caring staff. My family and I have appreciated the love and nurturing support that they have given us over the years as a student and a parent. Highly recommend this school if you are looking for half day or full day options, with lots of creative scheduling options and very reasonable prices compared to others in the area.
Echo Mosesman · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGreat teachers and awesome learning environment for youngsters
Chris Ostini · 4/5 on Google · 10 years agoGetting there
1040 Patterson Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455
Questions about Upward Bound Preschool
Is Upward Bound Preschool licensed?
Yes. Upward Bound Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 426207603), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Upward Bound Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Upward Bound Preschool, 1 of them Type A, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 0. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Upward Bound Preschool take?
Upward Bound Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Upward Bound Preschool cost?
Upward Bound 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.
