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Rainbow School

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

5689 Hollister Ave. #C, Goleta, CA 93117

Visit website ↗(805) 964-4511Directions ↗Licensed for 93
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 7/30/2025 (5 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Rainbow School has provided quality child care since 1978, offering a well-supervised, age-appropriate environment where children develop learning and socialization skills in safe and secure surroundings. The school serves infants through school-age children with programs emphasizing independent learning through discovery and interaction.

Philosophy
Child-oriented environment emphasizing independent learning through discovery, participation, and interaction with others in challenging, safe, and secure surroundings.
Ages served
Ages 3 months to 6th grade (Infant Care: 3-18 months, Toddler Care: 18-30 months, Pre-School: 2-4 years, Pre-Kindergarten: 4-6 years, After School Care: Kindergarten and 1st-6th grade, Summer Camp: 4-6 years and 1st grade and up)
Outdoor
Safe and durable playground equipment provides ample opportunities for outdoor exploration.

Programs

  • •Infant Care (Ages 3-18 months)
  • •Toddler Care (Ages 18-30 months)
  • •Pre-School (Ages 2-4 years)
  • •Pre-Kindergarten (Ages 4-6 years)
  • •After School Care (Kindergarten and 1st-6th grade)
  • •Summer Camp Programs (Ages 4-6 years and 1st grade and up)

Highlights

  • ✓Operating since 1978
  • ✓Multisensory approach to alphabet and number concepts in Pre-K
  • ✓Varied activities including arts and crafts, sports, block building, science, and dramatic play
  • ✓Safe and durable playground equipment for outdoor exploration

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Teacher ratio, Meals/Snacks policy, Religious affiliation. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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