Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Goleta, CA

Goleta, California is served by 21 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in GoletaProviders
Child Care Centers15View directory
Family Child Care Homes3View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools3View directory
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Goleta

15 licensed child care centerss are listed in Goleta. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Cac - Goleta I Center Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Cac - Goleta II Center Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 38 Child Care Center Discoveries Learning Center Goleta, CA 93110 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Ellwood School Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Evergreen Learning Center, LLC Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Here We Grow Early Learning Center Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 38 Child Care Center Isla Vista Children's Center Aka Phelps Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 66 Child Care Center Isla Vista Children's Center Aka Phelps Infant Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 27 Child Care Center Isla Vista Children's Center Aka West Campus Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Isla Vista Children's Ctr Aka West Campus Infant Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Montessori Center School Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 174 Child Care Center Rainbow School Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 93 Child Care Center Rainbow School Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 46 Child Care Center South Coast Montessori Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 72 Child Care Center Waldorf School Of Santa Barbara, The Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 60

Family Child Care Homes in Goleta

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Goleta. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Espinosa Family Child Care Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Gastelum Fcc Aka Little Lady Bug Daycare Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 14 Family Child Care Home Rodriguez Family Child Care Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 14

Preschools in Goleta

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Goleta. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Goleta Valley Nursery School Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 35 Preschool Good Shepherd Pre-School Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 50 Preschool La Patera Preschool Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 48

Head Start Programs in Goleta

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Goleta. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program CAC Goleta Center Goleta, CA 93117 Capacity 8
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ZIP codes in Goleta

ZIP 93110Care providersZIP 93117Care providers

How to pick care in Goleta

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Goleta, CA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Goleta, CA have?
Based on current licensing data, Goleta is home to 21 state-licensed providers: 15 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
How do Goleta facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Goleta to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Goleta licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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