Explorers Preschool

Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Location of Explorers Preschool campSanta Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

About

Explorers Preschool is a play-based preschool. The daily schedule includes circle time, a morning lesson, snack, learning and discovery centers, music and movement, lunch, rest time and quiet activities, gross motor play, and closing circle time.

Programs

  • Explorers Preschool — Children ages 3–5 · $770–$1,850 per month

At a glance

  • Ages: 3–5 years old
  • Price range: $770–$1,850 per month
  • General schedule: Half Day (8:30 AM – noon); Full Day (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM). Daily schedule: 8:30 AM arrival and sign in; 9:00 AM circle time; 9:30 AM morning lesson; 10:00 AM snack; 10:30 AM learning and discovery centers; 11:30 AM closing circle time and sign out (half day students); 11:30 AM music and movement; 12:15 PM lunch; 1:00 PM rest time and quiet activities; 3:00 PM snack; 3:30 PM gross motor play; 4:30 PM closing circle time and sign out.

About the provider

Explorers Preschool has a program for children ages 3–5 with half-day hours from 8:30 AM to noon and full-day hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is the first licensed outdoor preschool in California. The program notes that all students must be toilet-trained, a non-refundable annual $200 registration fee per student is due when applying, and a current Santa Barbara Zoo membership is required to attend.

All students must be toilet-trained. A non-refundable annual $200 registration fee per student is due when you apply. You must be a current Santa Barbara Zoo Member to attend Explorers Preschool.

Last updated October 7, 2026.

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