Earned the highest safety score in Santa Barbara. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Little Angels Preschool is a nonprofit, faith-based preschool serving children ages 2–5 in northern Santa Barbara, located at 909 N. La Cumbre Road and operating under CCLD license #426217579 with a capacity of 51. Operating since 2002 with low staff turnover and all CPR/first aid certification, the center earned Green Care Provider accreditation for environmental responsibility and offers bilingual English-Spanish programming. Its most recent CCLD inspection in August 2025 returned zero citations, reflecting consistent regulatory compliance. The center's faith-based Christian environment and tuition range of $600–$1,260 per month may not suit all families, and the absence of public parent reviews limits independent verification of day-to-day experience.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Holistic, play-based learning grounded in Christian values, designed to spark intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth. Faith-based but inclusive, with gentle spiritual elements such as prayers, songs, and monthly Bible Time emphasizing kindness.
Programs & activities: Optional summer session from mid-June through the end of July. Expansive outdoor play areas are highlighted, but the site does not specify particular enrichment programs, music, languages, sports, arts, or field trips.
What sets it apart: Serves ages 18 months through 5 years with small class sizes and low ratios. Hours 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday with flexible 2, 3, or 5 day scheduling; operating since 2002; nominated 2025 Best of Santa Barbara Runner-Up; veteran educators with low turnover; License #426217579.
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