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Mr. Rob's Place

★★★★½ 4.611 reviewsSanta Barbara, CA

Private

Mr. Rob's Place (formerly Daddy Daycare SB) is a Santa Barbara after-school and childcare program based at Vieja Valley Elementary School, run by Rob Lauderdale. Alongside its school-year after-school care and a winter camp, it operates a summer day camp - the Summer Adventure Program - with bus outings, beach adventures, arts, and music for school-age kids.

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Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Mr. Rob's Place directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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★★★★★M VL

Mr Rob's place is an elementary after school care program at Vieja Valley and a summer camp program. While my kids have been going to both (and love both) for years, this review is about the after school program. The after school program is fantastic. My kids have made so many friends. The staff and owners really make a point to care for the individual child. The staff is attentive and proactive. They are very communicative to us parents and are very flexible about irregular pickups (for a sporting practice), handoffs to other after school activities, and drop-in care. They maintain a good adult-to-student ratio, and their staff has some of the most caring individuals. Every pickup, they make a point of communicating what our children did in the afternoon. Mr. Rob's also offers homework time and extra curricular group activities for those who want to participate, such as drums, soccer, kickball. They help make sure our kids get their 20 minutes of reading every day. Their pricing is very reasonable and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else for childcare. Mr Rob's is a sponsor to the PTA and also helps provide child care for the school during special events such as PTA meetings.

★★★★★Carol Schuster

Our little one absolutely loves going to Mr. Rob's. We use it for after school care so we don't have two pick ups. She wishes she was there until 5. The kids do all sorts of activities and there are plenty of responsible adults monitoring the kids. We are very grateful that are little one can be part of Mr. Robs.

★★★★★Rachelle Williams

Mr. Rob's Place is amazing! Rob and Andrea are such kind, real people and connect with my daughter on a deeply caring level. I feel so safe with my daughter in their hands and know they have her best interest in mind at all times. They have so much experience working with children that they really know how diverse every child's needs are and have built an environment that seeks to address those needs. Grateful for the opportunity to send my children to Mr. Rob's Place!

★★★★★Mara Morrison

My boys have attended Mr. Rob's Place for after-school care as well as their summer program. We're so grateful to the Lauderdale's for the phenomenal experience they provide the children. They're attentive, kind, and partner with the families to ensure everyone is totally comfortable and informed. A+ positive experience with them year after year!

★★★★★Angelina Speier

My children have been going to Mr. Robs place for a couple of summers now. My son was so nervous the first day he went... when I came to pick him up he didn’t want to leave ! His little sister has been waiting to start for the last 2 years and is sooooo excited she gets to hang out with with Mr. Rob and Mrs. L! Rob and Andrea are like family. They are an incredible Couple who are constantly coming up with innovative ideas to keep the kids busy and entertained and active. I can’t wait for them to head back this summer!

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