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Growing Babies Infant Center

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

3721 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Visit website ↗(805) 967-8318Directions ↗Licensed for 44
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
6
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
10/14/2025
Total visits
7

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 2025-11-03). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Growing Babies Infant Center (Here We Grow) provides a safe, hands-on learning environment with small ratios and play-based curriculum for infants and preschoolers. The center emphasizes respectful interactions, creative learning, outdoor exploration, and community engagement.

Philosophy
Mission to provide children and families a safe, hands on learning environment, where children can learn and grow through respectful interactions and creative curriculum. Small ratios with dedicated primary caregivers planning monthly curriculum based on age, development and interest. Learning through combination of structured and free choice activities to build self esteem, problem solving, and friendships. Outdoor classrooms for exploration and child-directed play. Focus on community, open communication, mental wellness, and relationships as powerful way to foster learning.
Ages served
Infants and preschoolers
Hours
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Outdoor
Outdoor classrooms where children explore natural yard, textures, observe birds and insects, and learn critical thinking skills through child directed play

Programs

  • •Infant care
  • •Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Small ratios and primary caregivers
  • ✓Play-based curriculum with structured and free choice activities
  • ✓Outdoor classrooms utilizing Santa Barbara weather
  • ✓Strong focus on social-emotional learning and functional communication

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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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