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Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside!
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (805) 239-9333
- Licensed since
San Luis Obispo County context
239*CCLD
Total facilities
1.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that licensee's Mandated Reporter training expired in July of 2024. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-06-25.
4 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! licensed in California?
Yes, Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! have?
Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (4 inspections).
When was Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! last inspected?
Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! was last inspected on June 25, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside!?
Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California.
How does Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! compare to other daycares in San Luis Obispo County?
Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 1.3 citations per facility. There are 239 licensed childcare facilities in San Luis Obispo County.
Does Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! have any serious violations?
Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! serve?
Ames Family Child Care Aka Thinkery-outside! serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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