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Discoveries Learning Center

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

4519 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Visit website ↗(805) 683-3001Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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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: 6/22/2023 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Discoveries Learning Center is a NAEYC-accredited early education program in Santa Barbara serving children 18 months through 6 years. The center operates as an Outdoor Classroom Project Demonstration Site where children spend the majority of their days learning outdoors with animals and nature.

Philosophy
Discovery Driven Learning approach that nurtures natural curiosity, focuses on children's interests, encourages learning through play, and prepares children for school success. The center emphasizes outdoor learning and interaction with natural surroundings.
Ages served
18 months - 6 years (through Kindergarten)
Hours
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Outdoor
Outdoor Classroom Project Demonstration Site where children spend the majority of days outside. Outdoor learning spaces include six chickens, a corn snake, birds, fish, and other animals.

Programs

  • •Toddler/Twos
  • •Preschool
  • •Transitional Kindergarten
  • •Summer Program

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC Accredited
  • ✓Outdoor Classroom Project Demonstration Site
  • ✓30+ years serving Santa Barbara
  • ✓Discovery Driven Learning curriculum

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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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