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Lindamood-Bell is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs for learning difficulties. Their Learning Centers specialize in one-to-one instruction based on the individual's learning needs; through diagnostic evaluation, specific strengths and weaknesses can be identified and remediated. Lindamood-Bell also collaborates with hundreds of schools to provide innovative instructional programs, professional development, and consulting.
Lindamood-Bell has received national recognition from CNN, Newsweek, Time, US News and World Report and the neuroscience journal Neuron, along with being featured on the PBS special The Secret Life of the Brain. More information on Lindamood-Bell is available online.
We advise solutions for everything from business cash management to commercial financing, as well as personal money management and consumer loans for you, your family and your employees.
One of Santa Barbara's largest shopping malls is La Cumbre Plaza, located on the 3800 block of upper State Street. Serving shoppers since 1967, it includes two department stores, Robinsons-May and Sears, Vons Grocery, and more than 60 shops, restaurants, services and great parking. There is also a weekly Farmers Market.
Founded in 1933, Laguna Blanca is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Laguna offers an innovative program that enriches the lives of students through a balance of outstanding academics, the arts, athletics, and a community that celebrates the dignity and worth of each individual. On beautiful campuses within a safe, nurturing environment, devoted faculty and staff draw out a passion for learning. Small classes and strong, enduring student/faculty relationships allow teachers to know the essence of each student. TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.
2 Summer Programs:
CAMP: Arts at Laguna! Daily workshops in art, music, dance, and theater. Afternoon trips to the beach, weekly musical revue for family & friends 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lunch, snack and t-shirt provided. After-care available. Payment due in full at time of registration. 805.687.2461 Register online (ages 5-12)
Summer Program: Creative and challenging courses for students in Grades K-12, from one day workshops to six-week sessions. Both campuses are abuzz with writers publishing their first books, young scientists exploring what lies beneath the waves, and budding photographers building their portfolios. Click here for more information and a complete list of classes. Online registration available. (Ages 5-18)
The Learningden Preschool opened in SB in January 2006. We focus on the whole child and kindergarten readiness. The program involves the 7 Foundation Learning Areas: thinking, communicating, sense of self/others, social living and learning, understanding cultures and understanding environments.
Celebrating its 31st year, this Santa Barbara treasure has helped thousands of students reach their potential. The Dubin Center works with students from gifted, to underachievers, Dyslexia, Learning Differences, Aspergers, and Attention Deficit. It offers a variety of multi-sensory techniques, materials, games and computer technology and programs choosing the most appropriate combination for each child based on an initial diagnostic assessment. SAT Test prep. The Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant computer based programs train listening and reading skills. This is the only Educational Center in Santa Barbara still operated by its original founders. Because it is not part of a chain or franchise it is not confined to formula teaching. Take advantage of the experience, knowledge, and caring that this outstanding Center offers.
Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Paseo Nuevo is the premier shopping destination for locals and tourists. Visitors can stroll the sun-drenched promenade and the winding paseos surrounded by over 70 exclusive local and national shops and restaurants.
A unique feature of this outdoor center is the Arts Complex which includes the Contemporary Arts Forum and Center Stage Theater.
Anchored by Nordstrom and Macy's, Paseo Nuevo includes such premier destinations as Sephora, bebe, California Pizza Kitchen, Aveda, lululemon athletica, Ben & Jerry's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Pascucci, Aldo Shoes and Cache.
The CEC is a 39-year-old environmental non-profit focused on promoting energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transportation. By working from the grassroots level up to state policy level, our goal is to end our region's dependency on fossil fuels in one generation.
Hope 4 Kids is a quality, licensed infant/toddler care and preschool serving Santa Barbara and surrounding communities. We are a faith-based, nature-centered, quality program partnering with your family to help your child reach his or her full potential in relationships, kindergarten, the community, and life.
We are open year-round from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Centrally located off La Cumbre Road, we offer 2, 3, 4, and 5-day schedules with full- or part-time options available. Affordable Drop In care is also available. A wonderful six-week Kindergarten Readiness Camp is offered to our community in July as children prepare to enter school. Contact us for details!
We have caring, highly-qualified, experienced staff focused on the individual needs of each child and family. To learn more about this amazing program, schedule a tour, or receive a free brochure and Enrollment Application, call us today at (805) 682-2300, or email admin@hope4kidspreschool.org. You may also download an Enrollment Application and learn more about our program by visiting us on-line.
Color Me Mine is the world's leading Paint-It-Yourself Ceramics studio. Have fun selecting from hundreds ceramic pieces and get creative using our Design Center which features 22,000 images and over sixty colors to paint with! Our talented staff will help you create your very own masterpiece. It's so easy anyone can do it!
Color Me Mine is great for Birthday Parties, Showers, Handprints, Fundraisers, Scouting, School Programs and more. Everyone's an artist at Color Me Mine.
We do parties To Go! Ask us about bringing the fun to you! Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center (819-A State Street)