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More Mesa Children's Center

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

4575 Auhay Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Visit website ↗(805) 967-6327Directions ↗Licensed for 41
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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: 8/24/2023 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

More Mesa Children's Center is part of Cathedral Oaks & More Mesa Children's Centers, serving children ages 1-5 in a nature-based early learning program. The center uses Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum emphasizing child-centered, active learning and ecological principles.

Philosophy
Nature-based, high-quality early learning program utilizing Reggio Emilia principles. Education is child-centered, active, interactive, and involves the social world of the child and community. Children learn through projects of their own choosing, applying academic disciplines including reading, arts, science, math, language, literacy, and social-emotional development. The program is committed to conserving resources, reducing environmental footprint, and incorporating nature and environment into curriculum.
Ages served
Ages 1-5 years
Outdoor
Five well-designed classrooms each leading out to a beautiful playground. Rich variety of outdoor spaces to explore.

Programs

  • •Project-based learning
  • •Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum
  • •Nature-based learning

Highlights

  • ✓Located on a beautiful and quiet church campus in More Mesa/Hope Ranch Annex neighborhood
  • ✓Reggio Emilia-inspired approach emphasizing child-directed exploration
  • ✓Strong focus on environmental conservation and ecological principles
  • ✓Professional staff selected for knowledge of child development and interpersonal skills

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