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Recent family daycare reviews in Santa Barbara, CA
Brilliant Butterflies Family Care
5.0
See what our parents are saying!
-Jessica Vasallo
a week ago
Mrs. Marcia is the best! She is so genuine and compassionate, you can truly see the love she has for kids. She provides all day care, that not only involves lunch/snacks, but also reading, and work on motor skills, and other learning...
- Marcia H
Ladan Daycare
5.0
We highly recommend Ladan! She is so caring, loving, and kind. Our experience with her daycare has been wonderful, and our son is so happy to see her every morning. He started here when he was 3 months old, and he has learned so much from Ladan over the past 2.5 years. It is very evident how much...
- Lauren B
Little Explorers Family Childcare
5.0
I could not have found a better childcare than I did having gone to Little Explorers. Being a mom it is always a concern leaving your kids to go to work but with Grecia, I knew that not only were they safe and well taken care of but they were also learning.
My kids love going there!
- Karen A
Learning Cottage Preschool
5.0
My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss this school. It is a very homely environment which is warm and cozy.
- Meenal M
The Kingdom Of Children Llc
5.0
My daughter has been here for 3 years now. We have had a great experience. They keep tight security, keep my child clean, the facility clean/sanitized, a great learning curriculum, and daily nutrition plan. She's thriving in terms of her development and has delevoped great relationships with her...
- Nicole
Family daycares in Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
(1)
Faith-Based Licensed Child Care, In Home Group Program. We offer 2 classrooms and an infant room. Nurturing little souls to express themselves in a positive, healthy environment. We encourage our children to flourish into their own individual uniqueness. We also offer support for parents as...
5.0
"See what our parents are saying!
-Jessica Vasallo
a week ago
Mrs. Marcia is the best! She is so genuine and compassionate, you can truly see the love she has for kids. She provides all day care, that not only involves lunch/snacks, but also reading, and work on...
Marcia H
5.0
(5)
My name is Fatemeh and I go by Ladan. I run a licensed family day care in Gaithersburg, MD. I have worked in a family daycare as an Assistant Manager for six years prior to starting my own business. I am also a mother to a 17-year-old son. I was trained in early childhood education, and have...
5.0
"My experience with Fatemeh "Ladan" was fantastic. I had my daughter with her since she was 11 weeks old till about 25 months. Ladan is an incredibly loving caregiver. She runs a small home daycare with children all under age of 3. My daughter was happy on day...
Charlene H
Karlyn's Little Blessings Home Daycare (State Licensed)
8851 Creekside Way, Springfield, VA
Starting at $270/wk
5.0
(1)
State Licensed,
MAT Certified,
CPR/First Aid Certified,
USDA Food Program Approved,
10 plus years experience.
*Before/After Care, Full/Part-Time care, Preschool/Toddler Care, before and after school care.
*Preschool curriculum.
* Loving family day home with emphasis on individualized care for...
5.0
(1)
Little Explorers Family Childcare is a licensed childcare that will provide the utmost in care through developmental and learning for your children. The facility is a family home and will provide your child a loving environment in which to spend their day. Through play, quiet time, rest time, lots...
5.0
"I could not have found a better childcare than I did having gone to Little Explorers. Being a mom it is always a concern leaving your kids to go to work but with Grecia, I knew that not only were they safe and well taken care of but they were also learning.
My...
Karen A
5.0
(2)
I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education.
Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers...
5.0
"My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss this school. It is a very homely environment which is warm and cozy."
Meenal M
4.4
(13)
Welcome to the Family Day Home "The Kingdom of Children LLC."
My name is Maria and I am a state licensed childcare provider in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I can tell you that I'm not only the director and provider of my Family Day home, but also I have a lot of professional experience in early...
5.0
"Kingdom of Children is probably the best run day care I have ever seen. Maria and her staff operate a friendly welcoming center where both parents and children can feel comfortable and safe. Maria's center offers a tightly controlled environment which prioritizes...
Mario
4.4
(7)
A small, licensed in home day care facility run by Miss Mary. We care for up to 8 children at a time.
5.0
"Before my review I wanted to respond to the review below. I am amazed at the tone and the accusations in the other review. Ms. Mary has always been honest with us about everything. I trust her completely with my child and I trust her integrity. She has worked...
Renee N
5.0
(1)
This is a group family daycare for children from the age of 1 to 12 years old. Anyone who wants his or her child to attend this home day care, I want to let them know that this is a friendly and safe environment. Children will also be given home education and fun activities to do. I have experience...
5.0
"I am blessed to have my son in this daycare haleema blessing daycare very helpful and professional thank you so much for everything you do to my son"
Asmaa
5.0
(1)
nannyFlexCARE is a premier in-home nanny agency providing full-time, part-time, flex-care and occasional nanny care services to families large and small. If you're tired of the inconsistent, unprofessional nannies, try nannyFlexCARE. All of our nannies undergo background screenings, drug tests and...
5.0
"What an amazing place! You can hire a nanny confidently to come into your home and know that they're not just being watched! Our nanny, Savanna, has been amazing with our 12 month old! I'll never use another agency besides nannyFlexCARE! They're learning so much!...
Carrita C
5.0
(4)
Hello Families, My name is Janel and I am excited to venture into home childcare! I was the neighborhood babysitter growing up, have raised my own daughter with Montessori values, and have been teaching in Montessori preschools for 15 years. I began my Montessori toddler training in 1999 and have...
5.0
"My granddaughter has been at Ms. Janel's home for one year. She is 3 years old now. Going to Ms. Janel's home is like going to a favorite relative's house. She is very patient and loving. Janel has even potty trained our little girl. Her home atmosphere is...
Jayne V
5.0
(1)
A loving and fun in home daycare/preschool is looking for new friends (age 2 mon- 4 years) to add to our daycare family!
We offer:
- A safe,loving,fun and educational preschool environment
- Smoke free home
- All meals/snacks and activities are included...
5.0
"This woman is a Pro! Flexible, affordable, and secure. She's located in a great neighborhood. Never had any problems with her. Kind, understanding and patient. I tip my het to this lady who can watch kids first and second shift hours when these other at home day...
Jessica O
5.0
(5)
My name is Eva Thron and I have run my own Family Child Care for many years in the Yucaipa area. I have had numerous returning families come through my day care and I believe this is due to the loving environment and also the preschool program that we do on a daily basis. In my home I have a big...
5.0
"We first met Miss Eva when we needed a new daycare for our son, who was about 2yrs old at the time. My husband and I were not happy and uncomfortable with the daycare we were using. It had been several months and everyday our son would just cry and cry. Then we...
Elizabeth
5.0
(8)
Hello! My name is Melania. Lamer Family Child Care offers full-time and part-time child care services Mondays through Fridays from 8am to 530 for infants and toddlers. (new born - 6 years old) Weekends available upon request. I speak English, Russian and Armenian. I have a passion for kids and love...
5.0
"We love Lamer Family Child Care!
We've been sending our daughter (since she was 3 months old) there for about four months now and we are comfortable knowing that she's in great hands during the day. It's stressful to find a daycare, especially in the Burbank...
Kristen H
5.0
(2)
Jay Care is a Licensed/ CPR Certified Family Child Care that is in-home based located in Perris, CA. We provide a loving, smoke free, pet free, safe environment designed to assist your little one with growth and learning. It is our goal to help your little one build new healthy friendships, through...
5.0
"Tywanna is very caring, patient, reliable, and picks up my kids on time and has a clean loving environment. And my son's homework is always done and has educational activities for the kids ."
Jasmine J
3.3
(7)
Happy Days Child Care is a family centric facility that strongly believes in partnering with the children's parents to yield the most successful learning environment possible.
5.0
"I love this daycare/school. My son went here for VPK and will continue to go here for aftercare while in Elementary School! The teachers are great and the owner is amazing and loves what she does! Noting but positive words from me!"
Erica S
5.0
(2)
Malachi Child Care mission is to provide care that fits the needs of each child and family in a safe, fun and educational environment while focusing on child developmental milestones.
Our staff is highly qualified and full with passion to aid each child to reach their highest level of excellence....
5.0
"Malachi Staffs are very knowledgeable and professional"
MariePaul J
4.8
(10)
I have a WA licensed family based home child care in Redmond, WA, close to Bellevue. We are located in a safe, quiet & beautiful neighborhood. I accept 3 months up to 5 year old kids. I cook homemade healthy foods everyday for daycare kids in a happy, clean environment. Potty training available for...
5.0
"Our son has been attending Greenhouse daycare for a long time. Farna provides a safe and nurturing environment. She frequently communicates with the parents, even on the weekends. Our son has so much fun playing with peers and so many age-appropriate toys. He gets...
Joanna D
My Little Magical World Family Daycare
13008 Eloise Ave., Rockville, MD
5.0
(6)
My name is Leidy, mother of two children.
I have 6 years of experience caring for children of other families.
My goal for the Family Day Care is to provide a Home Away From Home for all children in my care.
Daycare is committed to providing your child with quality care by encouraging each child to...
5.0
"Our daughter has been going to see Miss Leidy since she was 9 months old and she's about to be 2. Leidy has done a great job with transitions to regular milk, potty training and teaching her new skills. Our daughter always eats well and naps well with Leidy and...
Simmie
5.0
(4)
Working with children has always been a passion of mine. Over the years as both a mother of four and a home daycare provider for the past 26 years, I've to come recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles, and personalities.
Fairfax County licensed and registered multi-cultural...
5.0
"Ms Qudsia is wonderful! And so is the rest of her family. They greet and treat each child as if they were part of their family. Both my daughters (age 2 and 4months) were in her care and I never had a worry. My oldest loved going each day to play with her little...
Barbara H
5.0
(9)
Glen Echo Family Day Care is a licensed in home Family Day Care in the state of Maryland. We are licensed to care for no more than eight children at any one time. We are inspected regularly to ensure that licensing standards are met.
We believe that children excel when they have providers they can...
5.0
"My daughter has been at Glen Echo Family Daycare since she was 3 months old. The best thing about dropping my daughter off at Glen Echo is that I don't have to worry about her during the day! I know that she is being well-cared for. Anwar and Farah are now like...
Shoshannah R
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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Santa Barbara, CA
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Santa Barbara, CA, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.
How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Santa Barbara, CA is right for my family?
When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Santa Barbara, CA, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.
What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
When choosing family daycare near you in Santa Barbara, CA, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.