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First Presbyterian Early Childhood Center

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Faith-based
Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

21 E. Constance Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Visit website ↗(805) 687-6362Directions ↗Licensed for 41
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
12/7/2022
Total visits
6

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

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

About this preschool

First Presbyterian Early Childhood Center is owned and operated by First Presbyterian Church as a service mission providing affordable quality early care and education. The center serves children from three months to six years of age and is open to all families regardless of religion, race, color, or national origin.

Philosophy
Play is the work of young children. The program emphasizes small groups, primary caregiving, close communication with families, continuity of care, individualized attention, and play-based learning with ongoing observation and tracking of children's development.
Ages served
Three months to six years of age
Outdoor
Infants and toddlers have three yards specifically designed to meet their needs. Preschoolers have a large yard with daily learning opportunities, and the majority of the preschool day takes place in the outdoor classroom.
Religious
First Presbyterian Church

Programs

  • •Infant/Toddler Program (two infant and two toddler rooms)
  • •Preschool Program (mixed aged groups ages 2.5 to 4 years)
  • •Flexible Drop-In Infant Childcare Program

Highlights

  • ✓Low child to teacher ratios with primary teacher assignments
  • ✓Continuity of care with teachers advancing with their group of children
  • ✓Tours given the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 am
  • ✓Affordable quality early care and education

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