Santa Barbara

Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

88 facilities
88 facilities
84% clean
41 avg cap.
3,639
Total capacity
0
With openings
High
Demand level

Recent Activity

+4
New this year
-4
Closed this year
18 yrs
Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area
This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.
🏢 Center-based care
This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.
About This City

Daycares in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has 88 licensed daycare facilities, the second highest number in Santa Barbara County. The majority are Child Care Centers (40), followed by 25 Family Child Care Homes, 12 Child Care - Infant Centers, 6 School Age Child Care Centers, and 5 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 41 children, and 84% 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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