Cottage Health System's Child Care Center
2205 Castillo, Santa Barbara, CA
The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- daily, posted tuition
- $16.75
- year first licensed
- 1989
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About
About The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop
The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop is a licensed child care center in Santa Barbara, California. The state has licensed it since June 21, 1989, for up to 45 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp. It lists daily tuition from $16.75 to $45.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Sep 2022, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.
Summer campPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 2 to 5
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 2 to 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Art, sensory exploration, music, movement, cooking, science projects |
| Class size | Afternoon Program, up to twelve children |
| More | Founded 1947 |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop lists daily tuition from $16.75 to $45. 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).
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Acorn Program, each additional day | $16.75 |
| Afternoon Program | $45 |
| Morning Program | $33.50 |
| Annual registration fee, additional children | $60 |
| Annual registration fee, first child | $120 |
| Acorn Program drop-in rate | $19.25 a day |
| Morning Program drop-in rate | $38.50 a day |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child care center
- Capacity
- 45 children
- First licensed
- 1989
- License number
- #421710362
Summary
7 visits since Sep 2022 · Last visit May 20, 2026
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them
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- May 20, 2026Visit
- Apr 28, 2026Inspection
- Apr 28, 2026Visit
- May 8, 2024Visit
- Jul 14, 2023Inspection
- Sep 22, 2022Inspection
- Sep 22, 2022Visit
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FAQ
Questions about The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop
Is The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 21, 1989.
Does The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.
How many children can The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop cost?
Daily tuition from $16.75 to $45, as it lists it.
What is The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop's phone number?
(805) 682-7609.
Where is The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop?
605 W. Junipero St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The nearest other daycare we list is Cottage Health System's Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.