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Hello, my name is Emma and I have a small preschool nature program. Using Santa Barbara's beautiful parks and beaches as our classroom, we will go on daily adventures to explore,create, play and learn using...
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I am thankful everyday that we found Busybees. My son has been going for almost a year now, and all of us (my husband, my son, and I) couldn't be happier. My son started when he was a little over 2YO, and was...
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Located in Santa Barbara, California, The Learningden Preschool is a facility that offers early childhood education since 2008. It uses a combination of three educational approaches in teaching their students....
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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...
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A Christian non-profit Preschool ages 2 through 5. We divide the children by age and help toilet train the youngest group. We offer a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on play and using monthly...
Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers
560 North La Cumbre Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Costimate: $260/day
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara Inc
632 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Starting at $30/day
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County - Los Nios Center
130 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Costimate: $300/day
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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,...
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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...
Mountain View Montessori School Inc
5070 Cathedral Oaks Rd,, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Costimate: $260/day
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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...
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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...
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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...
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FAQs for finding preschools in Santa Barbara
In 2022 what types of preschool can I find near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs you can send your kids to in Santa Barbara, CA. The first is a full-time preschool program that usually works well for parents working full-time shifts. The second is a part-time preschool program where you can enroll your child for 2-3 days per week and typically choose between a morning or afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child. You can also check your options in Santa Barbara, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program in Santa Barbara, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools in Santa Barbara, CA ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Santa Barbara, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
There are currently 743 preschools in Santa Barbara, CA on Care.com and you can filter these local results by distance from your zip code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Santa Barbara, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.