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Orcutt Union School District

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

255 Winter Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Visit website ↗(805) 938-8930Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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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: 5/14/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

The Early Learning Center is a free half-day preschool program for three and four-year-old children from low to moderate income families, located at Joe Nightingale Elementary School in Santa Maria, CA. The program uses play-based, thematic curriculum covering art, science, math, music, and literature while supporting development across intellectual, social, emotional, and physical domains.

Philosophy
Young children learn best through play. The program uses a thematic curriculum that is rich in play, art, science, math, music, and literature, supporting each child's growth and maturation in four domains: intellect, social, emotional, and physical.
Ages served
3 and 4 year old children
Hours
Two sessions: 8:15 AM – 11:15 AM and 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, following the Orcutt Union School District calendar

Programs

  • •Play-based thematic curriculum
  • •Early intervention and screening (in collaboration with Santa Barbara County Office of Education)

Highlights

  • ✓Free half-day program
  • ✓Part of California State Preschool Program
  • ✓Licensed by California Department of Social Services
  • ✓Early intervention and screening services available

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