SBSD -Early Years Infant Center
700 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Garden Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $453
- year first licensed
- 2014
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About
About Garden Preschool
Garden Preschool is a licensed child care center in Santa Barbara, California. The state has licensed it since August 22, 2014, for up to 56 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Jun 2023, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.
Preschool / pre-KFaith-based
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (First United Methodist Church), Play-based |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Garden Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Barbara County has a median price of $453 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$453
Home daycare$363
Toddler
Center$309
Home daycare$305
Preschool
Center$242
Home daycare$286
School age
Center$115
Home daycare$207
State record
Inspection reports for Garden Preschool
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Garden Preschool since Jun 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child care center
- Capacity
- 56 children
- First licensed
- 2014
- License number
- #426214456
Summary
2 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Jul 7, 2026
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them
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- Jul 7, 2026Inspection
- Jun 2, 2023Inspection
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FAQ
Questions about Garden Preschool
Is Garden Preschool licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 22, 2014.
Does Garden Preschool have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Garden Preschool since Jun 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
How many children can Garden Preschool care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Garden Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Garden Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (805) 451-5487 to ask.
What is Garden Preschool's phone number?
(805) 451-5487.
Where is Garden Preschool?
305 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The nearest other daycare we list is SBSD - Santa Barbara High School Children's Center, 0.3 miles away.