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Upward Bound Preschool

1040 Patterson Rd., Santa Maria, CA 934554.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$453
year first licensed
2000
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About Upward Bound Preschool

Upward Bound Preschool is a licensed child care center in Santa Maria, California. The state has licensed it since December 13, 2000, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with preschool.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Dec 2021, with 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Faith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon - Fri 7:00am - 5:15pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-5
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
Daily lifePotty training: Potty training is not required
Assistance it acceptsSubsidies
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Upward Bound 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.
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 Upward Bound Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Upward Bound Preschool since Dec 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
60 children
First licensed
2000
License number
#426207603
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Summary

3 visits since Dec 2021 · Last visit May 14, 2025

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 14, 2025Inspection
  2. Jan 4, 2023Inspection
  3. Dec 1, 2021Inspection

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 Upward Bound Preschool

Is Upward Bound Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 13, 2000.

Does Upward Bound Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Upward Bound Preschool since Dec 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Upward Bound Preschool care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Upward Bound Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Upward Bound Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (805) 938-5121 to ask.

What is Upward Bound Preschool's phone number?

(805) 938-5121.

Where is Upward Bound Preschool?

1040 Patterson Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Bees Preschool, 1.1 miles away.

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