Children's Center

The Isla Vista Children's Center is a state-licensed child development program providing low-cost professional childcare and enrichment to children between the ages of 3- months and 6-years. Curriculum is designed to facilitate cognitive, emotional, physical, social and creative growth. Cognitive materials, literacy, music, art and imaginative play are provided in a developmentally appropriate setting.

There is also a specialized component to benefit children learning English. Curriculum is designed to provide language-rich activities and to support the ethnic and cultural diversity of the children.

In addition to our full-day preschool program we provide a half-day State Preschool Program. This program is targeted to provide 4-year old children with a pre-kindergarten experience they may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience. Parents of children in the program are provided with additional education and support to help their children succeed in school. The program curriculum provides pre-kindergarten children with the skills that will enable them to make a smooth transition to kindergarten. The program provides each infant or toddler with a primary caregiver for the first two years of care. Primary caregiving provides security and continuity of care for children in their first school experience.

In addition, our infant/toddler program is breastfeeding friendly and individualized schedules are created based on each child's needs. A secure environment provides age appropriate activities to stimulate younger children and support the ever changing physical needs of infants and toddlers.

Providing affordable, quality childcare is especially important to Isla Vista families. We have developed an extensive scholarship program composed of funds from United Way, Wood Claeyssens Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation (William & Lottie Daniel Fund), CA Department of Education and Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention (CAPIT).