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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Santa Paula, CA

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Santa Paula. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Santa Paula, California at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
21
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Santa Paula has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 21 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 93060 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Santa Paula

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Catalyst Community Preschool
    4.62 score
    4.8(17)

    241 North Mill Street, Santa Paula, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    The reviews provided are for Catalyst Community Church, not a daycare center. All 10 reviews (5/5 stars) praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, meaningful worship services, and family-friendly environment. No actual daycare reviews are available.

    Welcoming and genuine peoplebiblical and applicable sermonsenjoyable music and worshipfamily-friendly

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Santa Paula

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Santa Paula, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.7avg rating
7 daycares · 5 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Santa Paula zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
930608
4.7
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Santa Paula (14–72 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Santa Paula based on parent reviews

Catalyst Community Preschool

4.8(17)

241 North Mill Street, Santa Paula, CA

The reviews provided are for Catalyst Community Church, not a daycare center. All 10 reviews (5/5 stars) praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, meaningful worship services, and family-friendly environment. No actual daycare reviews are available.

Welcoming and genuine peoplebiblical and applicable sermonsenjoyable music and worship

Westside Preschool

5(2)

673 W. Santa Paula St., Santa Paula, CA

Abc Learning Preschool & Childcare

5

333 W. Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula, CA

Abc Learning Preschool & Childcare

5

333 E. Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula, CA

Cdr - Bob Borrego Child Care Center

3.7(2)

228 W. Santa Barbara St., Santa Paula, CA

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Daycare types in Santa Paula

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Santa Paula, California

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Santa Paula, California, making up 88% of the 8 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Santa Paula have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 21 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Santa Paula, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Santa Paula

Showing 7 results

Abc Learning Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
333 W. Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula, CA
Phone
(805) 933-3333
Westside Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
673 W. Santa Paula St., Santa Paula, CA
Phone
(805) 525-4284
Abc Learning Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
333 E. Harvard Blvd., Santa Paula, CA
Phone
(805) 933-3333
Catalyst Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided are for Catalyst Community Church, not a daycare center. All 10 reviews (5/5 stars) praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, meaningful worship services, and family-friendly environment. No actual daycare reviews are available.

Welcoming and genuine peoplebiblical and applicable sermonsenjoyable music and worship
Address
241 North Mill Street, Santa Paula, CA
Phone
(805) 420-7030
Cdr - Bob Borrego Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
228 W. Santa Barbara St., Santa Paula, CA
Phone
(805) 525-3184
Maof Santa Paula Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1111 E. Santa Paula Street, Santa Paula, CA
Phone
(805) 525-8745
St. Sebastian School/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
325 E. Santa Barbara St., Santa Paula, CA
Phone
(805) 933-5518

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Santa Paula, California, out of 8 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Santa Paula have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Santa Paula, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Santa Paula offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Santa Paula for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Santa Paula must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.