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We have 23 preschools in Santa Barbara, CA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Preschools in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 23 listed preschools

Busy Bees Adventures

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)...

- Kathryn H.

Providence Preschool

Amazing, caring, loving, and devoted staff that pour into your children. An amazing community of parents and families that makes this place...

- Bethany B.

The Learningden Preschool

Have had two boys go here and they have a wonderful, loving staff that are just great.

- Cj W.

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Busy Bees Adventures

945 Ward Drive Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
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 nature as our classroom. Some daily activities that we do are: Nature walks Tree climbing Rock hopping Singing...

Kathryn H. says "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...

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Providence Preschool

3723 Modoc Rd. Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)

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...

Bethany B. says "Amazing, caring, loving, and devoted staff that pour into your children. An amazing community of parents and families that makes this place a second home...

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The Learningden Preschool

4485 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
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. These are the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, the Montessori Philosophy, and the Waldorf Philosophy. Additionally, the school...

Cj W. says "Have had two boys go here and they have a wonderful, loving staff that are just great."

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The Riviera Ridge School

2130 MISSION RIDGE RD SANTA BARBARA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$4516/mo
Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
At The Riviera Ridge School, we are committed to a vigorous educational experience that provides every student the opportunity to learn with joy, build resilience, and seek out academic excellence, both intellectually and socially, while also cultivating a deep love of learning and purpose beyond self. It’s the “aha” moments...
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Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers

560 North La Cumbre Road Santa Barbara, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
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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San Marcos Parent Child Workshop Inc

400 Puente Drive Santa Barbara, CA

State license verified

International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
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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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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Sunrise Montessori School

1201 E Yanonali St Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
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 prep. They offer before- 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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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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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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Cathedral Oaks Nursery School

4974 Cathedral Oaks Rd Santa Barbara, CA

Preschool
Child care
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 discovery. Operating hours are from...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wilderness Youth Project

5386 Hollister Ave Ste. D Santa Barbara, CA

Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
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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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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Santa Barbara, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Santa Barbara, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and 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.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Santa Barbara, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to 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.

When looking for a preschool near you in Santa Barbara, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Santa Barbara, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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