Best Daycares in Goleta

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

23 licensed facilities
0 top rated
95% 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).

Goleta offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 23 licensed facilities, including 12 Child Care Centers and 3 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Goleta, Santa Barbara County is strong — 95% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Cac - Goleta I Center, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Goleta, 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 20 Daycares in Goleta

1

Cac - Goleta I Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 45
2

Cac - Goleta Ii Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 38
3

Discoveries Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 30
4

Ellwood School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 48
5

Espinosa Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Goleta

Capacity: 14
6

Evergreen Learning Center, Llc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 60
7

Goleta Valley Nursery School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 35
8

Here We Grow Early Learning Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 38
9

Isla Vista Children's Ctr Aka West Campus Infant

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Goleta

Capacity: 12
10

Montessori Center School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 174
11

Rainbow School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 93
12

Rainbow School

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 24
13

Rainbow School

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Goleta

Capacity: 46
14

Rodriguez Fcc Aka Little Dreamers Day Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Goleta

Capacity: 14
15

South Coast Montessori

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Goleta

Capacity: 24
16

The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 60
17

South Coast Montessori

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 72
18

Good Shepherd Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 50
19

Isla Vista Children's Center Aka West Campus

Excellent

Child Care Center · Goleta

Capacity: 30
20

Gastelum Fcc Aka Little Lady Bug Daycare

Good

Family Child Care Home · Goleta

Capacity: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

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 12 Child Care Center, 3 Family Child Care Home, 1 Single Licensed 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 Goleta rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 95% 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 $1,729/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.

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