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About us

MISSION

Storyteller Children’s Center is a therapeutic preschool providing high-quality early childhood education for children facing adverse challenges in Santa Barbara County and comprehensive support services for their families.

VISION

A vibrant community where all children enter the school system ready to learn.

VALUES

  • We meet our families where they are in their journey, with support and acceptance.
  • Parents are the first teachers. We are their partner in this process.
  • We value compassion, empathy, respect, and integrity.
  • We provide a safe, supportive, trauma-informed, educational environment for our children, families, and staff.
  • We value collaborations with partner agencies and believe they are an integral part of our work.
  • We support teachers and staff by contributing to professional development and providing reflective practice for all.
  • We value our staff, board members, community partners, and donors who make our programs possible.

Our Services

  • High-quality early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
  • Kindergarten Readiness program.
  • Individual support services: speech, language, and occupational therapy.
  • Behavioral health services for children and their families.
  • Comprehensive family support services.
  • Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack daily.

Our Families

  • We support Santa Barbara County’s underserved preschool-age children and their families.
  • Many families are facing adverse challenges including housing insecurity, which can negatively impact child development. We connect them to resources.
  • Many families fall below the federal and state poverty guidelines.
  • An estimated two-thirds of our children live in single-parent homes.