Best Daycares in Los Olivos
Top 5 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.
Typical tuition
Average monthly cost in Santa Barbara County
Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $663/month).
Los Olivos offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 5 licensed facilities, including 2 Child Care Centers and 2 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 5 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.
Compliance in Los Olivos, Santa Barbara County is solid, with 80% of our top-ranked providers maintaining a clean inspection record. Our top pick, Santa Ynez Family School, holds an Excellent facility score.
When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Los Olivos, 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 5 Daycares in Los Olivos
Santa Ynez Family School
ExcellentChild Care Center · Los Olivos
Shapiro Fcc Aka Tecolote Family Child Care
ExcellentFamily Child Care Home · Los Olivos
St. Marks in the Valley Espiscopal Church Pre-sch
ExcellentChild Care Center · Los Olivos
Stuart C.gildred-los Olivos Elementary Enrichment
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Los Olivos
Gomez Family Child Care
GoodFamily Child Care Home · Los Olivos