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Good Shepherd Preschool

380 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 931175.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$501
year first licensed
1995
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About

About Good Shepherd Preschool

Good Shepherd Preschool is a licensed child care center in Goleta, California. The state has licensed it since March 10, 1995, for up to 50 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $501 to $1,411.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Jan 2023, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 to 5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 to 5
ProgramsFull-time care
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran)
StaffLicensed and highly trained staff
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Good Shepherd Preschool lists monthly tuition from $501 to $1,411. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 days per week, Full Day 7:45-4:00$723
2 days per week, Half Day 7:45-12:30$501
3 days per week, Full Day 7:45-4:00$1,021
3 days per week, Half Day 7:45-12:30$715
4 days per week, Full Day 7:45-4:00$1,265
4 days per week, Half Day 7:45-12:30$933
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5 days per week, Full Day 7:45-4:00$1,411
5 days per week, Half Day 7:45-12:30$1,056
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Santa Barbara County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Good Shepherd Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Good Shepherd Preschool since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
50 children
First licensed
1995
License number
#421708110
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Summary

4 visits since Jan 2023 · Last visit Nov 18, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

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  1. Nov 18, 2025Inspection
  2. Oct 8, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Jul 9, 2025Visit
  4. Jan 25, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Good Shepherd Preschool

Is Good Shepherd Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 10, 1995.

Does Good Shepherd Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Good Shepherd Preschool since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Good Shepherd Preschool care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Good Shepherd Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Good Shepherd Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $501 to $1,411, as it lists it.

What is Good Shepherd Preschool's phone number?

(805) 967-6101.

Where is Good Shepherd Preschool?

380 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Center School, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).