Company Description

Starr King Parent-Child Workshop, has been a guiding light in early childhood education in Santa Barbara since 1949! Offering a hands-on, play-based learning experience for pre-school children, Starr King’s child-development professionals empower children’s extraordinary capabilities and provide parents with highly effective tools for positive guidance. All parents contribute directly to the school’s daily operations, keeping tuition costs low and attracting a diverse population of parents who are actively involved in their children’s early learning. Working and learning cooperatively prepares parents to be active participants in their children’s lives and communities.

Thanks to its inclusive philosophy, Starr King has attracted a diverse population of parents who are interested in being actively involved in their children's learning during these precious preschool years and also in developing their own parenting skills cooperatively with other parents.

Santa Barbara City College Continuing Education provides the Parent Education Instructor for the Starr King program. We accept children ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years old in our morning program. They may attend two, three, or four mornings a week depending on their age.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please arrange by calling the school at 805 966 1325.

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