Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Lompoc

Top 19 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

19 preschool-capable 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).

Lompoc has 19 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 19 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

95% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 19 Preschools in Lompoc

Cac - "i" Street Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 38 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Cac - Chestnut Toddler Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Cac - Fillmore Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Cac - Maple Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Capslo - Las Flores Migrant & Seasonal Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Casa Dei Bambini

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 12 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Children's Montessori School of Lompoc, Inc

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 12 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Isla Vista Youth Project Inc Aka Leap

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 58 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Rivera Family Child Care Home

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Lompoc

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Sbceo - De Colores State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 28 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Sbceo - Early Steps to Learning

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Sbceo - Just for Kids State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Sbceo - La Honda State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Sbceo - Lompoc Cal-safe

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 10 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Sbceo - Young Learners Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

La Purisima Concepcion Little Saints Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 87 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Lompoc Valley Children's Center Lab School

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 26 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

A Childs Village Preschool of Lompoc

Excellent

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

Village Valley Preschool

Poor

Child Care Center · Lompoc

Capacity: 32 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,250/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Lompoc?

Lompoc has 19 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Lompoc?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Santa Barbara County is about $1,072 at a center and $1,064 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.