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GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL

LICENSED

380 NORTH FAIRVIEW AVENUE, GOLETA, CA 93117

DAY CARE CENTER in Santa Barbara County, California

19Elevated Risk
Preschool
5.0(8)Yelp(0)
DAY CARE CENTER
Hours
7:45 AM–4 PM
Licensed for
50 children

The public record

License number
421708110
License status
LICENSED
License type
DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity
50 children
Address
380 NORTH FAIRVIEW AVENUE, GOLETA, CA 93117
County
Santa Barbara County
Phone
+18059676101
Website
Not listed
License issued
March 10, 1995

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
7:45 AM–4 PM
Tue
7:45 AM–4 PM
Wed
7:45 AM–4 PM
Thu
7:45 AM–4 PM
Fri
7:45 AM–4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 2 routine inspection visits and 1 complaint visit to GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL.

  1. Most recent inspection visit
  2. Inspection visit

What California does not publish here

The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 8 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star8
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • Good Shepherd is an awesome preschool. Our little guy has learned so much and grown academically and socially. Miss Katie and all the teachers here are great! He is very well prepared to start kindergarten this fall, and we'll be sending our daughter and other son here as well.

    Matt NiblettJul 12, 2024

  • Our daughter loves it here! Great facilities built with the kids in mind like spacious play areas and small kid sized toilets and sinks. You can tell the teachers really care about the kids and the experience they have. Dance, music and science times are some of our daughter's favorite activities. Would highly recommend to other parents looking for quality care of their littles.

    James ChartresJun 26, 2024

  • Good Shepherd is a great preschool with awesome teachers. Both my kids attended and they had a great time and memorable experiences to share. The school has a big outdoor area and cool activities for the kids that like to be outside (playground, tricycles) or enjoy a more quiet time indoors (painting, reading). Thanks GSPS!

    Renzo GrieveMay 13, 2024

  • Good Shepherd Preschool is an absolute hidden gem! I’m so surprised not many people know about this school because it has been so wonderful and my son loves it there. From the great outdoor play area, music/dance classes, and the wonderful, caring teachers, GS preschool has it all! My son especially loves all the pets (rabbits, turtles, frog) there and comes home talking about his teachers Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Katie and friends every day. I would 100% recommend GS preschool!

    misa kawamotoMay 3, 2024

  • As a parent, I couldn't be happier with Good Shepherd Preschool. From the moment we toured Good Shepherd it was evident that this was the place for us. The staff are exceptional. My son has something positive to say about every teacher and truly enjoys each day he goes to school. He has formed great friendships with the other kids. He absolutely loves the sandpit/trucks and all the time they get to spend outdoors. I would recommend this amazing preschool to anyone looking.

    Shelby GuelffMay 2, 2024

  • This is a wonderful first school for your child. Both of my children attended and graduated from the GSPS. I can't tell how good is this school for your child. Teachers are super, always attentive, always cheerful. The school requires potty trained kids, but they also understand accidents happen.. Toilets are small and comfortable for children. Lots of backyard space to run with 2 large play structures, sand area, garden, outdoor snack and lunch tables. There are lots of animals, bunnies, guineapigs, some other animals that the wonderful manager, Katie takes to the school. The program is rich, has a lot to offer. To tell a few, arts, craft, steam science experiments, visits from different institutions, firefighters, garbage trucks drivers... Large rooms for napping. Kids don't get sick as they are not crowded in small nap areas.. Affordable prices..

    DavitnAnna HJSep 8, 2023

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL

Is GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?

Yes. GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL holds California licence 421708110, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on March 10, 1995. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.

What kind of child care licence does GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL hold?

California licenses GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.

How many children can GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL care for?

GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL is licensed for up to 50 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.

How often has California inspected GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL?

California records 2 inspection visits to GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL, the most recent on November 18, 2025 and the earliest on record January 25, 2023. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.

Has California visited GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL in response to a complaint?

California records 1 complaint-driven visit to GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.

Who holds the licence for GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL?

The licence is held by GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GOLETA. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Santa Barbara County.

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About this record

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Where this comes from

  1. Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 421708110.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.

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