How many licensed daycares are in Goleta?

There are 23 licensed daycare facilities in Goleta, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Goleta?

Goleta has 14 Child Care Center, 4 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 Family Child Care Home, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Goleta rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 87% of facilities in Goleta have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Goleta?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Goleta charge approximately $1,959/month for infants, $1,338/month for toddlers, and $1,048/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,572/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Goleta

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23 facilities

87% clean

46 avg cap.

1,062

Total capacity

With openings

Low

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

20 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📍 Limited supply

This area has fewer facilities than the county average. Consider expanding your search to nearby areas.

✅ Strong compliance record

87% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

About This City

Daycares in Goleta

Goleta has 23 licensed daycare facilities, one of the top five cities for daycare in Santa Barbara County. The majority are Child Care Centers (14), followed by 4 Child Care - Infant Centers, 3 Family Child Care Homes, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 School Age Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 46 children, and 87% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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