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The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop is a play-based and joyful early childhood education center that has been educating children and families in Santa Barbara since 1947. Our cooperative school program is designed for children aged 2-5, offering morning and afternoon programs that focus on social-emotional development, parent participation, and community building. Our experienced early childhood educators work closely with parents to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters a child's natural curiosity and exploration. We believe that parents are a child's first teachers, and our program is designed to support and empower families in their parenting journey. By choosing The Oaks, you'll become part of a supportive community that values education, parenting, and cooperative learning.

Our school is a non-denominational, child-centered preschool located behind the First United Methodist Church. We offer a fun and engaging learning environment that fosters creativity, socialization, and discovery. Our experienced teachers provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from 2 to 5 years old. We promote kindergarten readiness, independence, and cooperative learning. Our curriculum is designed to meet each child's developmental level and encourages learning through play.