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St. Vincent's Early Childhood Education Center

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

4200 Calle Real,4225/4233, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Visit website ↗(805) 683-6381Directions ↗Licensed for 74
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
9
Last visit
9/9/2025
Total visits
16

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

St. Vincent's Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed, NAEYC-accredited Catholic preschool welcoming infants as young as six weeks through pre-Kindergarten. The center fosters self-confidence and self-discovery in a safe, loving environment with ample outdoor learning opportunities.

Philosophy
Provide high-quality, affordable and positive education experiences while regarding each child as a unique, capable and competent learner. Learning is based on exploration and discovery, emphasizing positive interactions, social-emotional competence, constructive play, physical environment quality, and teacher-family partnerships to promote the whole child's development.
Ages served
6 weeks through pre-Kindergarten (Infant, Toddler, Preschool)
Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Outdoor
Lush, spacious and secure campus recognized as a site of The Outdoor Classroom Project®, providing ample opportunities to learn and play outside
Meals
Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided for infants 12 months and older, toddlers, and preschoolers
Religious
Catholic preschool embracing children and families of all faiths

Programs

  • •Infant care (6 weeks - 24 months)
  • •Toddler care (2-3 years)
  • •Preschool (3-5 years)

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC-accredited
  • ✓Low teacher-to-child ratio
  • ✓Licensed facility
  • ✓Outdoor Classroom Project® site

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