Child Care Centers in Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria, California has 21 licensed child care centers listed. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Compare profiles below.

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Child Care Centers profiles in Santa Maria

Child Care Centers by ZIP code in Santa Maria

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About child care centers in Santa Maria

Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

These listings are drawn from state child care licensing registries and the US Child Care Providers directory, which publish provider identities and locations but no quality ratings, inspection results, or accreditation data.

Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers does Santa Maria have?

This directory lists 21 licensed child care centers in Santa Maria, CA.

What is the best way to compare child care centers in Santa Maria?

To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score. Open any profile above to see services, contact details, and location.

Is child care centers in Santa Maria licensed?

Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, and not every listing here is state-licensed. Confirm licensing status, availability, and tuition directly with the provider.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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