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Transportation Children's Center
5.0
My child has attended TCC for 3 years and it was a great experience for both him and us. We still have very fond memories of the center. The staff is great and very professional. I highly recommend it!
- Rosalba S
Visijland Spanish Immersion Home Day Care
5.0
Marby is the absolute best. Our daughter has loved going to daycare. We looked into a five-star daycare that was much closer to us, but were so wowed by Marby that we drive much farther (20 mins each way vs. 5 mins) every day so that we can take her to Visijland. In fact, we're both grad students...
- Daniel K
Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods
5.0
Huge fan of Brookland woods. My daughter went there 3 mornings a week, we wanted the interaction like preschool but with freedom to explore play and friendship. She starts kindergarten soon and talks regularly about her friends. Our son starts soon and she reassures him about how much fun he will...
- Peggy R
Tender Hearts Child Care
4.0
Im a Three year old teacher at Tender Hearts Child care I really enjoy the co-workers, and its a christian daycare and you can feel the love there at Tender Hearts Child care.
- Jamenia A
St. Paul's Child Care Center
5.0
I have two children and we have been part of St. Paul's for 5 years. It is our home away from home and we love everyone who is part of the program. Each teacher they have had has made such an impact on our children; in learning and nurturing. They are all such special people who my children love...
- Mackenzie G
Child care centers in Santa Barbara, CA
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara provides a safe, affordable and professionally supervised place for children to stay every day, after school, and throughout summer. The club offers children the opportunity to learn how to set and achieve goals. Children ages 6 to 18 years old are welcomed into...
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...
Sunrise Montessori School located at 1201 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-forty-five AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten...
Established in 1981, Cathedral Oaks Nursery School in Santa Barbara California, is a private school accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. It aims to provide a home-like loving environment where children can play and learn skills through exploration and...
5.0
(2)
The Transportation Children's Center, a non-profit child care facility, in downtown Boston, provides full day Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Programs year round. Open to the general public, the center is available to children 3 months through age five. The center is open from 8:00...
5.0
"Excellent choice for childcare! You will not regret it."
Tamara H
5.0
(2)
In our Spanish Immersion program through self-directed and teacher-directed activities, is designed to promote the healthy growth and development of the whole child (social, emotional, intellectual, physical and creative development). We believe that children learn best by doing. Therefore,our...
5.0
"Marby is the absolute best. Our daughter has loved going to daycare. We looked into a five-star daycare that was much closer to us, but were so wowed by Marby that we drive much farther (20 mins each way vs. 5 mins) every day so that we can take her to Visijland....
Daniel K
5.0
(12)
We are licensed for ages 2-6. Our center is a supportive environment where children spend their days in open-ended child-centered activities and genuine, self initiated play. Our outdoor space is very large, well equipped and shaded with tall ravine trees and commercial shades. All aged children are...
5.0
"Sharon, Jill, and the staff at MJSCCC has not only taken great care of my daughter day in and day out, they have changed her life for the better. They have made such a positive influence on her and her development."
Amanda
3.0
(3)
24 Hour Child Care Center
4.0
"Im a Three year old teacher at Tender Hearts Child care I really enjoy the co-workers, and its a christian daycare and you can feel the love there at Tender Hearts Child care."
Jamenia A
5.0
(6)
We have a few spaces left for 9/2019 in our 3s and Pre-K 4s classrooms.
St. Paul's Child Care Center provides for the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of children, living Christian values, in a safe and healthy environment.
We are a New York State licensed...
5.0
"I highly recommend St. Paul's. St. Paul's is a wonderful daycare with a great mix of education and caring. The staff is exceptionally caring and attentive to each child - it feels like a family. My daughter has been there since she was an infant and I have been...
Jackie
5.0
(15)
We are a State Licensed Private Child Care/Preschool Center located in Carrollton Tx. We offer a loving Faith based program for children ages 6 weeks & up. With over 20 years in business, we strive on our record of low ratios, excellent retention in not just families, but also our teachers & being...
5.0
"Childcare is one of the most important decisions you can make for your little one. If you are wondering if YDDC is a safe, loving option then the answer is yes! My son was in Lisa's care for 2 years and in that time he thrived! He learned so much and I enjoyed...
Bri F
5.0
(6)
Program Services:
We provide infant, toddler, preschool & Pre-K services for children. Our center offers services from 4 weeks to 6 years. We offer full day from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.We provide low teacher/child ratios (1:5) in different sets of classrooms and we compliment our center with a...
5.0
"My little one has been attending Saint Paul for a few months now, and he absolutely loves it there. Not only does he get the biggest smile when he arrives (showing just how cared for and loved he is), but we've also seen tremendous developmental growth. Even after...
Anne
4.2
(5)
Treehouse Learning Center is a quality learning center located in Gahanna, OH. Our mission at Treehouse Learning Center is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate atmosphere, which fosters a child's natural desire to explore, discover, and create. At Treehouse Learning Center, we believe...
5.0
"I love the family feel of this center- many of the children have been here from infancy to Pre-K, and the center is an extension of the home for them. The staff genuinely cares for and gets to know the kids as individuals."
Amanda
3.0
(4)
Grandma's Arms Early Learning Center provides a caring, warm, educational environment for ages 6 weeks to 6 years. The center strives to provide the best for your child(ren) with highly qualified staff and an inviting atmosphere. Come check us out!
5.0
"We have our twins there and they just LOVE the staff and other kids. It's a fun environment for them, and the staff care for them like they are family. We love it!"
Emily
3.0
(2)
Betty's Babies Child Care And Learning Center
San Antonio Texas Child Care Center Has Openings For Your Child/Children!
We Accept CCS and Child Care Aware
Ages: 6 Months to 12 years old
6:30 - 6:00 Mon - Fri
Our Program Consists of:
Daily Schedule
Age Appropriate activities and...
5.0
"I previously worked for Mrs. Betty as an office administrator and teacher. I had a good relationship with all my co-workers and director Mrs. Betty. She did not hesitate to give me time off when I lost someone close to me and was there for me when my mom was...
Breanna T
Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.
390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ
Starting at $1210/mo
5.0
(3)
The Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning is housed within the Meadowlands YMCA facility. We focus on nurturing the potential of every child with age-appropriate, center-based learning activities and a curriculum that develops social, emotional and creative skills to establish a lifelong love of...
5.0
"We send our 4- and 3-year old daughters to the Mara Center. We never have any question that they are receiving the absolute best care, attention, nurturing and education. We know our daughters are in the best possible hands in Bergen County being at the Mara...
James C
5.0
(2)
Cozy Care. Quality Education. Grannie Annie's has been caring for Pasadena's children since 2003. We strive to create an environment where parents and caregivers work together in the development of our children. We provide every child with the opportunity to grow in a safe, loving, healthy, and...
5.0
"Amazing learning center with the family feel! They helped my son prepare for kindergarten. I got frequent communication about what is was learning. Any time I had a question, someone was able to answer it! The owner/director gives updates and is very involved. Will...
Christy K
4.2
(5)
Happy Kids. Happy Parents.
Childcare Done Differently. An hourly childcare center for children, 2-12 years old, that offers safe, fun, convenient care without reservations. Drop-in days, evenings and weekends whenever you need childcare - whether for an hour or all day. Unlike traditional...
3.0
"Good day,
I would like to know that documents need for my child to enter full-time... Thanks"
Jennifer
5.0
(1)
Kidding Around Child Care Center was created not only to meet the child care needs of Middle Tennessee, but to also enrich and uplift children. Our center offers programs geared to meet the needs of children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. Children of all ages and backgrounds are given the freedom to...
5.0
"My child attended Kidding Around Daycare and it was really great. She was able to learn all her ABC's, 123's and more. The daycare owner was very educated, sweet, and professional and really has a way with children that makes the kids feel at home. I can tell she...
Rachel
5.0
(1)
It is our mission to provide a safe environment that delivers all the love, encouragement, and nurturing your child deserves. We provide quality care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age at our center. The Center is licensed through the Office of Children and Family Services, and we are certified...
5.0
"Our oldest has attended Canton Day Care since she was 18 months old. She loves it and the staff is wonderful. I know she is in good hands while I'm at work."
Clara F
5.0
(3)
Re-opening my in-home Family Daycare for toddlers and older. 10 years experience, accredited Preschool academic in a semi-structured program and CORE Centers to help meet Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, Focus on social development/conflict resolution that leads to academic success. My...
5.0
"We had both of our kids at Brenda's house for 4 years. She prepared the kids so thoroughly for school that they both ended up in accelerated programs. I loved how she picked the best from 2 educational curriculum and used those items with her kids. I highly...
Amy F
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Santa Barbara, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
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.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
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.
How can I find a child care center near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
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.