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Trinity Preschool

1002 CIENEGUITAS RD SANTA BARBARA, CA

4.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care

ARLENE H. says "The staff at Trinity Preschool are good with communication, keeping us updated with what's going on during the day. Their programs are wonderful kids are...

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Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers are faith-based, nature-centered quality programs for children ages birth through kindergarten. We have two campuses in Santa Barbara to serve your family. We have received 5 stars in the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), full accreditation through the National Association for the...
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The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop

605 W Junipero St Santa Barbara, CA

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop is a play-based, child-centered cooperative preschool. As a parent cooperative, The Oaks is run by the parents of the children enrolled in the preschool with close supervision from the Director, Sunny Crandell, and the Assistant Director, Laura Lyons. The extensive parent participation allows The...
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San Marcos Parent Child Workshop Inc

400 Puente Drive Santa Barbara, CA

State license verified

International
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
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The San Marcos Parent-Child workshop is a licensed, cooperative preschool and parent education class. Children between the ages of 2-5 years are introduced to a quality preschool experience, using developmentally appropriate practices. The nurturing, loving environment makes an ideal first school experience for your child and...
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Preschool
Child care
The Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County runs and operates Los Niños Center located at 130 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, California. The center offers child care and education programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers designed to provide a meaningful early childhood experience. Qualified and caring teachers...
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Child Development Network

123 W Padre St Ste F Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
Child Development Network in Santa Barbara, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from all ages.
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Bright Start The Early Years

1617 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
Bright Start The Early Years is a state-licensed child care center that offers early care and learning programs for preschoolers. Located in Santa Barbara, California, the company admits children between the ages of eighteen months old to five years old. The company also offers a mixed-age afternoon program that features a...
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Providence Preschool

3723 Modoc Rd. Santa Barbara, CA

State license verified

Faith based
Preschool
Providence Preschool provides a caring and nurturing Christ-centered environment dedicated to the total development of each child. We encourage physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development through our age appropriate curriculum and purposeful play and exploration. A carefully chosen curriculum allows each...
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Wilderness Youth Project

5386 Hollister Ave Ste. D Santa Barbara, CA

Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We take our participants to resource-rich locations such as the creeks, beaches, mountain trails, and open spaces in Santa Barbara's abundant front country. Our core routines include child-centered exploration, awareness, and the building of naturalist skills. We use a nature-based mentoring curriculum that combines experience...
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Storyteller Children Center

2121 De La Vina St Santa Barbara, CA

Child care
Storyteller Children Center in Santa Barbara, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and homeless and at-risk children.
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Kinkos Sbcc Early Learning Center

365 Loma Alta Dr Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kinkos Sbcc Early Learning Center on Santa Barbara, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids of all ages.
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El Montecito School

3214 Calle Cedro Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
El Montecito School in Santa Barbara, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for kids from preschool to elementary.
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All Saints By The Sea Parish School

84 Eucalyptus Ln Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
All Saints By The Sea Parish School is an early childhood center that offers educational day care programs for preschool and pre-kindergarten children. Located in Santa Barbara, California, the company admits children between the ages of two to five years old. The company implements a flexible curriculum that uses...
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Star King Parent Child Workshop

1525 1/2 Santa Barbara St Santa Barbara, CA

Child care
Located in Santa Barbara, California, Star King Parent Child Workshop is an institution where children are given the opportunity to learn with their parents. The children have two areas of exploration which are indoors and outdoors. Additionally, there is a programmed snack group each day. The site is open Monday through...
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Season's Child Preschool

613 W Micheltorena St Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
The Season's Child Preschool in offers childcare for children in Santa Barbara, California. They are committed to outdoor education, a culture of peace that is against bullying, and allows the children the freedom to be themselves. They serve healthy, organic meals and snacks to nourish the children's growth. They are open from...
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Bregante Family Child Care

1020 E Gutierrez St Santa Barbara, CA

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Child care
We are a family-owned, licensed childcare with 30+ years of quality care experience. Healthy meals and snacks are provided. Children have outside play time daily. We gladly accommodate a variety of parental work schedules. We currently have a few openings and accept all ages from infants up to 4 years. Please call for more...
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Little Piggies Pre-School

420 Stanley Dr Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
Little Piggies Preschool is a licensed early childhood care and education provider located at 420 Stanley Drive, Santa Barbara, California. The school provides child care, preschool, before & after-school programs, and extended care services. Little Piggies Preschool is open from Mondays through Fridays, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Mountain View Montessori School Inc

5070 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
The Mountain View Montessori School is located in Santa Barbara, CA. They provide a safe learning environment that enables the child to develop their skills in the areas of abstract reasoning, practical living and fine motor development. They accept children from ages 18 months to 6 years old students. It is open Mondays through...
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St. Mark Preschool

3942 La Colina Rd Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
St. Mark Preschool based in Santa Barbara, CA is a well-established licensed preschool serving children between the ages of two and five and a half years old. The school offers a well-balanced curriculum designed to support learning and meet the individual needs of each child in the program. Fees: Half-day Class Options: 2...
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The Nido Nest

4013 Via Lucero Unit D Santa Barbara, CA

Child care
The Nido Nest in Santa Barbara, California offers childcare and preschool education for infants and toddlers. The Montessori program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. Their prepared environment is a learning environment for exploration and learning. Classes are...
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Child care centers near you in Santa Barbara, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Santa Barbara, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Santa Barbara, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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