Best Daycares in Carpinteria

Top 14 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

14 licensed facilities

0 top rated

93% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Santa Barbara County

2022 median

$1,959

/ month

infant

$1,338

/ month

toddler

$1,048

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $663/month).

Carpinteria offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 14 licensed facilities, including 7 Child Care Centers and 3 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 14 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County is strong — 93% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Bartholic Family Child Care, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County charge a median of $1,729 per month for infant care and $1,072 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,276 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 14 Daycares in Carpinteria

Bartholic Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Carpinteria

Capacity: 14

Cac - Betty Sanchez Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 24

Cac - Carpinteria Infant & Toddler Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 12

Cate Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 8

Cate Early Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 22

Chavez Fcc Aka Nannie's Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Carpinteria

Capacity: 14

Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 100

Lou Grant Parent-child Workshop

Excellent

Child Care Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 49

Moros Fcc Aka La Casita Childcare

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Carpinteria

Capacity: 14

The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education

Excellent

Child Care Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 45

Carpinteria Children's Project Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 132

Carpinteria Kinderkirk Preschool & Day Care Cente

Excellent

Child Care Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 104

Coastal Family Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 25

Coastal Family Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Carpinteria

Capacity: 45

View all 14 facilities in Carpinteria

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Carpinteria?

There are 14 licensed daycare facilities in Carpinteria, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Carpinteria?

Carpinteria has 3 Family Child Care Home, 7 Child Care Center, 3 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Carpinteria rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 93% of facilities in Carpinteria have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Carpinteria?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Carpinteria charge approximately $1,729/month for infants, $1,216/month for toddlers, and $1,072/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,276/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.