I love everything about St. Mark! We've had kids at SMP for more than 4 years now--my son attended…read moreages 2-5 and my 4yo and 1yo daughters are there now! Where to begin... The best thing about St. Mark is how warm and caring it is. The teachers and director create a home away from home where I know my kids are feeling love and support from their caregivers. And the teachers also constantly guide the kids to make kind choices toward one another. Next amazing thing--St. Mark is fun! The kids are outdoors more than half of the day and the play areas are big and varied. They are always getting dirty and imaginative and just get to be kids playing. My kids love being there and often don't want to leave, even after 9 hours! St. Mark is also structured. There is a routine to each day, from inside/outside time, songs, circle time, stations, free play, when to wash hands/use bathroom, etc. There's also weekly enrichment like special music classes and PE with Mr. B that the kids look forward to. The SMP community is forever! The school hosts lots of great events, big and small, and creates a space for the families to get to know each other and bond. From big events like winter sing and graduation to smaller ones like seminars, movie nights, and spring cleaning, there are tons of opportunities to make connections. I have such special friends from this school. I could go on and on. I'll also share that St. Mark is a tremendously supportive environment for children with food allergies. My family's experience working with the school to create a safe environment for a young child with severe allergies cannot have been better.

My son has been attending St. Mark's Preschool for a few years now, and truly couldn't be happier…read more He's thriving in every way--socially, emotionally, and academically. The teachers are incredibly warm and welcoming, and the environment they create is one of kindness, joy, and encouragement. The director is amazing and runs the school with such heart and dedication. You can feel the sense of care and community in everything they do.

Both of our children started at the Lower Campus in 2023, before they went through a massive…read moreremodel. Despite the then-janky, since upgraded facilities, we loved it! The teachers were motivated, caring and attentive. The kids learned something new every day. They "graduated" to upper campus in fall of 2023. Both girls had wonderful experiences. Some other parents asked about the turnover amongst the staff. Admin has such clear goals and expectations, and they do such a good job vetting their staff that turnover was hardly even noticed. The new staff slotted right in, continuing the existing program with no disruptions to the kids' schedules. And each new member was a wonderful addition to my girls' lives. Both of our girls entered TK well above grade level in their numeracy and literacy skills. And it's not like her parents are geniuses. We cannot recommend Learning Den highly enough.

This is the school my kiddo should have been in all along. He started a month ago and he has…read moreBLOSSOMED beyond our expectations! The staff are incredible and meet your child where they are at with kindness, patience, and intent. I would recommend the Learning Den to any parent who wants to see their child grow and flourish. A huge JOB WELL DONE to Erika and the entire staff at the learning den.

Our child spent some time here this summer during the closure of our home school. It was such a…read morewonderful experience! Even though Luca was here for a short time, the staff took the time to learn about him in advance so he was set up for success on day one. They went out of their way to accommodate his nutritional needs. He participated in a lot of fun activities and we got updates and pictures so we knew what he as up to which was both fun and reassuring. And he came home happy every day! If we lived in Santa Barbara we would feel lucky yo bring him here every day, and we cannot wait to come back. Thanks to Dominique, Diego, Dava, and Tamara!!!

Hope 4 Kids is an exceptional school and Teresa (program director) and Cherie (the head of school)…read morehave built something amazing in Santa Barbara. We had to spend three months in Santa Barbara in 2019 for family reasons, and wanted to take advantage of the time there to let our 19 month old get socialized in a pre-school. We live in LA, so naturally compared Hope 4 Kids to some of the places we've looked at in LA, like CEE, Christopher Robin, and numerous other really nice, 'fancy' pre-schools. Hope 4 Kids is nicer than them all, and provides an amazing foundation for kids to learn. The 'outdoor education project' approach of the school has led the school to build an incredible outdoor classroom, and the kids are always engaged and having fun while learning, mostly in the outdoors. Teresa's enthusiasm for this outdoor classroom initiative is contagious, and from the moment we were introduced to the school we were certain that it was a great choice for our son. The faculty/student ratio is really low, and every teacher and teacher's aide we met was highly engaged and held to a really high standard of care for the kids and professionalism. We love this school and were so sad to leave Santa Barbara and H4K. It's an amazing place. (please also note that we are not particularly religious - this school is affiliated with a church, but operates on basic human principles of a respect for others and the beautiful world around us)

We have been so blessed to have chosen Trinity for our daughter! From the education to the…read moreteachers, the school is absolutely wonderful! It's also very clean, which was a top priority for us when choosing a school. And there are a lot of great families that go there as well! We looked forward to sending our second child there as well!

Trinity Preschool is a HUGE blessing in our lives. Our 3 year old daughter started there about 8…read moremonths ago, and she has thrived in such a short time. When we toured Trinity, the director Arianna really took time with us, and let us ask as many questions as we needed to, without rushing us (and trust me, I came with a list and a clipboard ;) That really meant a lot to us, because we wanted to make sure the school would be a good fit for our family. They have a huge grass area, and a gated play area with a large jungle gym, sand zone, water zone...and our daughters favorite...the tricycle path. All equipment is kept very clean, and the school rotates all of the activities, so the kids are always stimulated with new fun activities. The classrooms are kept very clean, organized, and my favorite...decorated with all of the children's art work and creations. They have different "zones" in the rooms, and many of them incorporate the Bible with learning: library, art and crafts, building, kitchen, dramatic play, just to name a few. Our daughter is always learning something new, and building on her small and large motor skills. The registration process was quite thorough (as it must be...they are going to be responsible for the wellbeing of your child), and Arianna made herself available for any questions we had along the way. One attribute that we really like with Trinity is they use Procare...an App where we check in and out, can "text" teachers notes and ask questions (and I can tell you, the teachers at Trinity have GREAT communication skills, and will send photos almost daily of your child's activities - we always feel more connected with our daughter through these photos, because then we can ask things like: did you have fun building that giant tower with legos...and who was that friend building with you?) We can't recommend Trinity enough, the teachers are AMAZING and have always made us feel like part of a "team" with our daughter. They have taught her so many wonderful things, aided us in the potty training process, and show her Christ's love everyday. Thank you Trinity for everything you have given to our family, we feel so blessed to be a part of yours!

We are so lucky to have gotten in. From the first moment, our son and family felt welcomed, cared…read morefor, and comforted. Every single teacher is kind, generous, and thoughtful. Every day is full of new, surprising experiences, and simple fun. The leadership is similarly wonderful. If you're considering it, please visit. If you're not, please consider it.

Our little guy Christopher is completing his last day at Discoveries today. It's been the most…read moreincredible experience and our little guy has grown so much in the last couple years. He's made so many dear friends, he's learned so much and he's really developed as a human being. That's all because of Discoveries. The entire team at Discoveries is so committed to developing little ones in the most optimistic and thoughtful way possible. The facilities are so cute, a beautiful lil world for kids to explore, learn and most importantly laugh! Despite some of the needed changes during Covid, the entire team was so incredible at making the experience as natural as possible. I thank them for everything they've done for our son and I wholeheartedly recommend Discoveries.

This preschool is the best! We love it so much--it feels like home! The teachers are especially…read moreamazing (and the director is the best!), and the play-based environment is exactly what toddlers need.

I've had my child here for 3 years. I am so grateful for Tanum, Jason and their team. My child felt…read moreso confident going into Kindergarten. I would highly recommend them. Oh and they have two awesome golden retrievers.

Little Angels Preschool - I cannot say enough positive things about this school, the staff, and my…read morechilds experience here. My little one attended for two years and recently finished Kindergarten. This school was truly the best preschool experience we could have ever asked for. I was very nervous at first as a first time mom to send my child to a school where we knew no one, she was not potty trained yet, and unfortunately because of covid, had not had many interactions with other kids at the time. But wow am I so glad we had this experience! From the principal, to the staff, to the other families - everyone truly loves and cares for this school. That is something that showed from our first day to our last day here. My little one would come home everyday with different stories about her teachers and friends, sing songs she learned, showed off the crafts she made, and tell me how much fun she had at school that day. Little Angels truly made my child so confident, happy, and I knew she would always be loved and taken care of here.

We adore little angels. Our daughter is in her second year there, and we have been so impressed by…read morethe personal attention from teachers, the creative and exciting projects, the wonderful children in her class and the great outdoors space. Our experience has been miles above our older child's experience with TK, especially with social-emotional teach through play, sweet and loving environment, and play that is more open-ended and inspiring creativity.

Wonderful place to lift weights , take an exercise class, stay in shape so you are healthy enough…read moreto age in place. Courteous staff, positive environment. Highly recommend.

Today I came in to play some basketball with my buddies. Then since the courts were so slippery and…read moreuntaken care of, I rolled my ankle when I jumped and I almost broke it. Then when we called the lady to come down she started taping-the injury and making it 100 times worse. I will upload the photos shortly. This is unacceptable especially since I'm a 14-year-old boy they should be cleaned. Horrible medical service do not recommend going if you're a hard worker on the court.

I had a list of the top preschool choices for Santa Barbara and visited BHY's campus first…read more Everything from security, cleanliness, staff education and credentials, to teaching philosophies, parent association participation and the general upbeat vibe got me filling out an application that day. I have two little ones attending and growing up with caring teachers and loving friends. It's a Jewish preschool, but the attendance is mixed Religon. If you're looking to tour preschools, you need to tour this one because this will be the one you compare all others too!

Our family loves BHY Preschool. My son cannot wait to go to school 3 days/week and sometimes even…read morebegs to stay when I arrive to pick him up. I have to say, that I toured many schools in town, but when I toured BHY, none of them could compare. We knew it was right for us. What sets BHY apart is the caring staff and teachers. I am constantly impressed at every teachers' interaction with my son. They even have 3 male teachers. I like my son having this wonderful example of gender equality. Having a healthy lunch and snack is important to me, their meal program is mostly organic and low sugar. When I ask my 3 year old what he wants for dinner, he responds "quinoa" (thanks BHY!). My son really likes outdoor activities, so the vegetable garden, shaded play areas and hiking are what he most enjoys. Another thing that continues to impress me is that there is a director and an assistant director that are not also teachers. This makes for a very organized school. All of this with a great teacher/student ratio...is my 2nd son 18 months yet?!