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Daycare in Santa Barbara, CA

Licensed child care centers and family child care homes in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, from the state licensing records.

61 centers25 family homes12 infant centers5 school-age3,578 licensed spaces
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Child care centers in Santa Barbara

36 of 61 centers shown.

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All Saints By The Sea Parish School

84 Eucalyptus Ln., 93108 · (805) 969-4946

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 16, 20261 citationState record
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Bright Start Early Years

1621 Anacapa Street, 93101 · (805) 963-2024

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 5, 20260 citationsState record
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Bright Start The Early Years

1617 Anacapa Street, 93101 · (805) 963-2024

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 25, 20260 citationsState record
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Cac - Coronel Center

629 Coronel Place, 93101 · (805) 966-4552

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 11, 20260 citationsState record
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Cathedral Oaks Children's Center

4974 Cathedral Oaks Road, 93111 · (805) 967-8013

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Mar 27, 20260 citationsState record
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Child's Play

1415 San Andres, 93101 · (805) 966-6767

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 29, 20264 citationsState record
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Cliff Drive Care Center

1435 Cliff Dr., 93109 · (805) 965-4286

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 25, 20260 citationsState record
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Cliff Drive Care Center

1435 Cliff Drive, 93109 · (805) 965-4286

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Aug 7, 20260 citationsState record
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Cliff Drive Care Center - Infant Care

1435 Cliff Drive, 93109 · (805) 965-4286

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Aug 18, 20261 citationState record
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Congregation B'nai B'rith

1000 San Antonio Creek Road, 93111 · (805) 967-6619

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 17, 20260 citationsState record
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Cottage Health System's Child Care Center

2205 Castillo St., 93105 · (805) 879-8580

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 10, 20250 citationsState record
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Cottage Health System's Child Care Center

2205 Castillo, 93105 · (805) 879-8580

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Dec 4, 20250 citationsState record
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Discoveries Learning Center

4519 Hollister Ave, 93110 · (805) 683-3001

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 9, 20260 citationsState record
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El Montecito Early School

1455 East Valley Road, 93108 · (805) 969-3566

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 27, 20260 citationsState record
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First Presbyterian Early Childhood Center

21 E. Constance Avenue, 93105 · (805) 687-6362

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Dec 5, 20251 citationState record
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First Presbyterian Early Childhood Center

21 E. Constance Avenue, 93105 · (805) 687-6362

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Jun 16, 20261 citationState record
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Garden Preschool

305 East Anapamu Street, 93101 · (805) 451-5487

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 7, 20260 citationsState record
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Girls Inc. Of Greater Santa Barbara

4973 Hollister Ave., 93111 · (805) 967-0319

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Oct 9, 20260 citationsState record
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Here We Grow Early Learning Center

487 N. Turnpike Road, 93111 · (805) 967-8318

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 28, 20260 citationsState record
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Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers, Cathedral Oaks

5070 Cathedral Oaks Rd, 93111 · (805) 682-2300

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 18, 20262 citationsState record
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Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers, Cathedral Oaks

5070 Cathedral Oaks Rd, 93111 · (805) 682-2300

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Apr 24, 20263 citationsState record
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Island View Preschool

2020 Alameda Padre Serra #135, 93103 · (805) 452-5169

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 20, 20260 citationsState record
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Learningden Llc

4485 Hollister Avenue, 93110 · (805) 729-0352

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 26, 20250 citationsState record
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Learningden Preschool, The

3723 Modoc Rd., 93105 · (805) 729-0352

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jan 29, 20262 citationsState record
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Little Angels Preschool

909 N. La Cumbre Road, 93110 · (805) 563-0884

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 7, 20250 citationsState record
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Montecito Branch - Montecito Ymca Preschool

591 Santa Rosa Ln, 93108 · (805) 969-3288

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 23, 20232 citationsState record
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More Mesa Children's Center

4575 Auhay Drive, 93110 · (805) 967-6327

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Mar 24, 20260 citationsState record
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More Mesa Children's Center

4575 Auhay Drive, 93110 · (805) 705-8240

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Aug 24, 20230 citationsState record
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Mr. Rob's Place

434 Nogal Drive, #2, 93110 · (805) 588-7602

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Aug 19, 20260 citationsState record
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Notre Dame Preschool

33 E. Micheltorena St., 93101 · (805) 965-1033

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 19, 20260 citationsState record
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Oaks Parent Child Workshop

605 W. Junipero St., 93105 · (805) 682-7609

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 20, 20263 citationsState record
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Orfalea Early Learning Center

365 Loma Alta, 93109 · (805) 965-6883

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 22, 20264 citationsState record
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Orfalea Early Learning Center

365 Loma Alta, 93109 · (805) 965-6883

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Apr 24, 20260 citationsState record
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Orfalea Family Children's Center

West Campus Ucsb, 93106 · (805) 893-3665

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 21, 20260 citationsState record
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Orfalea Family Children's Center

West Campus, Ucsb, 93106 · (805) 893-3665

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Sep 18, 20260 citationsState record
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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School

530 Hot Springs Rd., 93108 · (805) 969-5965

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 13, 20260 citationsState record

Questions about daycare in Santa Barbara

How many licensed daycares are in Santa Barbara?

The CDSS licensing data of November 6, 2026 lists 61 licensed centers (12 infant centers and 5 school-age centers among them) and 25 family child care homes in Santa Barbara, with 3,578 licensed spaces in total.

Are there infant daycares in Santa Barbara?

12 licensed infant centers in Santa Barbara appear in the data. Many of the 25 family child care homes also take babies; call to ask.

How do I check a Santa Barbara daycare's license?

Each listing shows the facility number, status, last visit and citation count from CDSS, with a link to the official Care Facility Search record.

Is there help paying for child care in Santa Barbara?

Families with income at or below 85% of the state median income may qualify for CalWORKs Child Care, Alternative Payment or General Child Care. Contact the Santa Barbara County child care Resource and Referral agency.

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Source: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division facility data (November 6, 2026): status, type, capacity, visit dates and citation counts. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state on the Care Facility Search.