Santa Barbara County Child Care Centers

Santa Barbara County childcare centers come in sizes, costs, and programs to fit all budgets and preferences. We know that parents are busy but that selecting the right daycare center or preschool is crucial. So we’ve gathered basic information for 161 child care centers in Santa Barbara County into a single location so that you are only a click away from basic information such as address, size, and licensing information that can help you refine your search. You can narrow down your search even further by selecting a zip code or a city from the list below. Need more assistance? Simply contact the child care referral agency or the licensing agency listed on the right!

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Top Childcare Centers in Santa Barbara County

SBCEO - LA HONDA STATE PRESCHOOL

SBCEO - LA HONDA STATE PRESCHOOL

Lompoc, CA 93436 | (805) 742-0433

The mission of La Honda Elemntary School, in partnership with parents, the community and LUSD, is to provide a safe positive learning environment where all students learn to their highest potential. We strongly believe in collaboration and professional learning ...

BETHANIA PRE-SCHOOL

BETHANIA PRE-SCHOOL

Solvang, CA 93463 | (805) 688-7077

Our Preschool & After School Programs began in 1987. The Preschool accepts children age 2.5 and potty trained through 5 years old. The After School program is open to children from kindergarten through 4th grade. Since that time the program has grown from 23 children ...

BRIGHT START EARLY YEARS

BRIGHT START EARLY YEARS

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | (805) 963-2024

Children are capable beings with the knowledge and potential to construct their own learning, communicate, and interact with others. They are part of a social system involving their families, schools, and communities. Children utilize various forms of communication ...

CAC - ADAM CENTER

CAC - ADAM CENTER

Santa Maria, CA 93458 | (805) 925-6667

The Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) started in 1964 as a 15-member Community Action Committee that was appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. CAC was incorporated as a private non-profit organization in May of 1967. In October of ...

CAC - CORONEL CENTER

CAC - CORONEL CENTER

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | (805) 966-4552

Children’s Services provides high-quality full and part-day early care and education services to over 1,000 qualifying families at 36 sites and family childcare homes across the county. The program serves the needs of all children 0 to 5 years old, pregnant ...

CAC - GUADALUPE CENTER

CAC - GUADALUPE CENTER

Guadalupe, CA 93434 | (805) 343-5598

The Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) started in 1964 as a 15-member Community Action Committee that was appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. CAC was incorporated as a private non-profit organization in May of 1967. In October of ...

CAC - LITTLE VILLAGE CENTER

CAC - LITTLE VILLAGE CENTER

Santa Maria, CA 93458 | (805) 922-2243

CAC – Creating opportunities for Santa Barbara families to achieve stability.

CAC - LOS ADOBES CENTER

CAC - LOS ADOBES CENTER

Santa Maria, CA 93454 | (805) 928-0044

The Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) started in 1964 as a 15-member Community Action Committee that was appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. CAC was incorporated as a private non-profit organization in May of 1967. In October of ...

CAC - LOS NINOS CENTER

CAC - LOS NINOS CENTER

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | (805) 963-2955

The Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) started in 1964 as a 15-member Community Action Committee that was appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. CAC was incorporated as a private non-profit organization in May of 1967. In October of ...

CAC - LOS PADRES CENTER

CAC - LOS PADRES CENTER

Santa Maria, CA 93454 | (805) 928-6328

The Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) started in 1964 as a 15-member Community Action Committee that was appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. CAC was incorporated as a private non-profit organization in May of 1967. In October of ...

CAC - MAPLE CENTER

CAC - MAPLE CENTER

Lompoc, CA 93436 | (805) 736-7574

Our Mission is Simple. Creating opportunities for Santa Barbara County families to achieve stability. Our Impact is Huge. From Guadalupe to Santa Maria to Carpinteria, from New Cuyama to Lompoc to Old Town Goleta, Buellton and Santa Barbara, too; CAC has been ...

CAC - MERIDAN CENTER

CAC - MERIDAN CENTER

Santa Maria, CA 93454 | (805) 739-0660

The Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) started in 1964 as a 15-member Community Action Committee that was appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. CAC was incorporated as a private non-profit organization in May of 1967. In October of ...

CAC - OAK VALLEY CENTER

CAC - OAK VALLEY CENTER

Buellton, CA 93427 | (805) 688-6992

The Community Action Commission is dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally appropriate services and opportunities for low-income people of all ages as they maintain or achieve self-sufficiency while retaining their dignity and self-esteem. Organized under ...

CENTRAL COAST CHILDREN'S CENTER

CENTRAL COAST CHILDREN'S CENTER

Santa Maria, CA 93454 | (805) 739-3666

Bright Horizons is the world's leading provider of employer-sponsored child care, back-up care, education and work/life solutions with more than 700 child care and early education programs and schools for employers and working families across the US, UK, Ireland ...

DISCOVERIES LEARNING CENTER

DISCOVERIES LEARNING CENTER

Goleta, CA 93110 | (805) 683-3001

Discoveries has been a model of high quality early care and education in Santa Barbara for 30 years. Discoveries became a Bright Horizons Center in 2002, and was Accredited by NAEYC in 2006. Our beautiful campus is centrally located near upper State Street, on ...

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Santa Barbara County Childcare Referral Agencies:

Children's Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County - Santa Barbara Office

4141 State Street, #D 1.4
Santa Barbara CA 93110

Call (805) 963-6631
Email: [email protected]
For more information, visit http://www.sbfcc.org/

California Child Care Licensing Agency

California Department of Social Services
Community Care Licensing Division
Child Care Program Office
744 P Street, Mail Station #19-14-48
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-651-6040
Web Site: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing