one of the best dance academies ever! kudos to the director…read more& musicians such art, confidence and joy . it was a total pleasure watching all of them.

My daughter dances with Zermeno Dance Academy and we have LOVED our experience there! She has made…read moregreat friends, developed confidence, been mentored and had the chance to be a role model for the younger girls. She has learned so much more than dance. From group dances to solos, each dancer is challenged to be their best. She has performed on stages all over Santa Barbara and in Los Angeles and has loved every minute. Highly recommend!

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)

Went there about 20 years ago and loved it. Went recently for an interview and saw the school was…read morethe same in the best ways. Would suggest to any family.

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.

Growing up, my mother was an owner of a large dance studio and she taught tap. I spent my childhood…read morelearning lots of dance -- especially ballet, tap and jazz. So when I was looking for a dance studio for my daughter, I wanted the same quality instruction, small classes and creative dance recitals with lots of fun and support. Dance Unlimited fits my requirements perfectly! Lisa, and the other instructors my daughter has taken lessons from, have been just wonderful. I think it especially hard to find someone who really understands tap -- and tap is Lisa's special background. The girls in my daughter's combo ballet/tap class were able to vote if they wanted to do a ballet or tap routine in the holiday recital and they all chose tap! Please come and watch this creative show and support Dance Unlimited! Dos Pueblos High School, Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 6pm-8pm Lisa also does a lot of community outreach and has performed at the farmer's market, Lemon Festival and other events. The prices for classes are very reasonable. This is a great local studio with high quality instruction and lots of heart!

Dance Unlimited is the most wonderful place for kids AND adults…read more The Owner, Lisa Walsh, is one of the sweetest people and a wonderful and patient teacher. She is also one of the best tap dancers in the state. I have been taking lessons off and on for the past 15 years and have loved the experience. She is a real gem in the dance world, and this city is lucky to have her and her wonderful dance studio.

I've been going to this school my whole life and i really like it. This school gives kids…read moreopportunities that no other school could offer. Theres something called CIMI that 6th graders go to every year if the district has money. Luckily i got to go. But over all the teachers are really good and yard duties are absolutely amazing. One thing i dont like is that theres only school dress codes for gurl and not for boys which i think is unfair. But i like it and if i have kids i would bring them here.

The school does not challenge kids enough, but has good counselors for special need kidsread more

My wife and I have been going to Arthur Murray Santa Barbara for about three years, and we…read moregenuinely love it. The instructors are knowledgeable, approachable, and easy to work with. They do a great job meeting you where you are and making lessons enjoyable without feeling intimidating. We're always greeted warmly by Val when we walk in, which sets the tone right away. With all the group classes, parties, and events, the studio really feels like a second family. The social atmosphere is a big part of why we keep coming back, and it's something we truly appreciate. If you're looking for a welcoming place to learn to dance and be part of a community, we highly recommend it.

Arthur Murray Santa Barbara provides a second to none dance learning and enjoyment experience. The…read morestudio offers instruction in dozens of different dances, ranging from smooth style like waltz, tango, and foxtrot, rhythm such as rumba, cha cha, and swing, latin like salsa and bachata, and even country western. The Arthur Murray professional instructors consistently demonstrate complete competence, kindness, and patience. The studio is warm, quite inviting, and tastefully decorated, and is a great place to meet new people, especially during the many offered free group classes. Dancing is excellent for both mind and body health, and whether the desire is to become a good social dancer, or to compete at the various formal annual events, the Arthur Murray program will lead you to fulfilling your dance goals.

I'm so happy my daughter got into this school! She's been coming here since she was 6 months in the…read moreinfant room and now she is in preschool about to graduate in June. The teachers here are so caring and nice! She loves going to school. Julie is also very understanding and is so kind. My daughter has learned and grown so much from coming here. Location is great too. I recommend this daycare for anyone with a child.

The teachers are carring and and great people but the school is a rippoff it's expensive and on…read morepizza day they charge every kid four dollars for little ceasers pizza a whole pizza from little ceasers is five dollars a pizza just one more dollar and each kid should get a whole pizza to them selfs where is all this pizza going or our money we are paying them for one dollar short from a whole pizza my kid never came home with leftovers somthing is very fishie about this I feel like I'm getting rippedoff