Top Child Care, Preschool & Daycare in Santa Maria, CA

Finding the best daycare in Santa Maria, CA is easier with our listings of licensed childcare, preschools, and daycare centers near you. Whether you need infant care, affordable daycare, drop-in daycare, Spanish-speaking childcare, or 24-hour options, Santa Maria offers home-based daycares and top-rated daycare centers to fit your needs. Start your search today and find the best daycare near me in Santa Maria!

Top-rated daycares in Santa Maria

Parents review: these daycares are highly rated for safety, cleanliness, and educational programs.

Bean Family Child Care

5.0(13)

Santa Maria, CA

Center

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Columbia Children's Center, Inc.

4.8(30)

Santa Maria, CA

Center

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

K Kare

4.4(21)

Santa Maria, CA

Center

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Pacific Christian Pre-School

4.2(20)

Santa Maria, CA

Center

6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Resources for Parents in Santa Maria

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