Best Daycares in Solvang

Top 5 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

5 licensed facilities

0 top rated

100% 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).

Solvang offers a growing number of licensed daycare providers with 5 licensed facilities, including 2 Family Child Care Homes and 2 Child Care Centers. We ranked the top 5 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Solvang, Santa Barbara County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Bethania Pre-school, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Solvang, 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 Solvang

Bethania Pre-school

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Solvang

Capacity: 40

Bramsen Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Solvang

Capacity: 14

Garcia Family Child Care

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Solvang

Capacity: 14

Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · Solvang

Capacity: 114

Bethania Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care Center · Solvang

Capacity: 46

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Solvang?

There are 5 licensed daycare facilities in Solvang, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Solvang?

Solvang has 1 School Age Child Care Center, 2 Family Child Care Home, 2 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Solvang rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Solvang have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Solvang?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Solvang 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.