Licensed Daycare in Santa Barbara, California
Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.
Childcare costs in Santa Barbara
ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in Santa Barbara vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).
Full California licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 64 kids
All Santa Barbara licensed centers
Page 1 of 1First Steps Los Angeles #1029
Santa Barbara
Fresno Bright Futures Daycare #443
Santa Barbara
Santa Ana Panda Kids Academy #540
Santa Barbara
Tiny Tots of San Jose #49
Santa Barbara
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Search 30 Licensed Centers in Santa Barbara
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.