Licensed Daycare in Santa Ynez, California
Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.
Childcare costs in Santa Ynez
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 Ynez 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
- 80 kids
ZIP codes covered
All Santa Ynez licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Bakersfield Learning Tree #265
Santa Ynez
First Steps Santa Ana #656
Santa Ynez
Los Angeles Kids First Academy #1141
Santa Ynez
Nurturing Hearts Fresno #557
Santa Ynez
San Jose Playhouse Academy #166
Santa Ynez
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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Search 5 Licensed Centers in Santa Ynez
Free, no signup, verified directly with California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division.