Child care in Santa Barbara, California
86 licensed child care programs in Santa Barbara, California: 53 centers and preschools, 28 family child care homes and 5 before- and after-school programs. 401 official inspections and 16 cited violations on file, the latest on Sep 25, 2026, each linked to the official record. Open any provider for its full file.
86
licensed programs
401
inspections on file
16
recorded violations
Sep 25, 2026
latest inspection
| Provider | Type | Status | Capacity | Inspections | Last inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Children'S Center | Child-care center | License active | 20 | 2 | May 27, 2026 |
| University Children'S Center | Child-care center | License active | 26 | 7 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Vanegas Fcc Aka Children First | Family day-care home | Closed | 14 | 2 | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Vargas Family Child Care | Family day-care home | Closed | 14 | 1 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Vargas Family Child Care | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 2 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Vega Fcc Aka Santa Barbara Garden Montessori | Family day-care home | On probation | 14 | 4 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Villalba Fcc Aka Lots Of Love Daycare | Family day-care home | License active | 14 | 5 | Mar 19, 2026 |
Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.