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Rainbow School
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Phone
- (805) 964-4511
- Address
- 5689 Hollister Ave. Suite C-15
- Licensed since
Santa Barbara County context
683*CCLD
Total facilities
1.7*CCLD
Avg citations
4.1*CCLD
Avg visits
0.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
7 citations 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.
2025
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed cobwebs on play equipement. LPA observed an off-limit section of the outdoor yard that is utilized as a storage area where fallen leaves had piled. LPA advised Director to ensure the areas are clean, safe, and sanitary at all times.
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed knives/sharps are stored in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in care. LPA observed a bottle of ibuprofen medication in an open unlocked shelf in an area where children have access.
- 1596.954Type B
ARTICLE 2. Licensure Requirements
2022
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 counts which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1430(a)(3)(4)(a)Type B
Based on LPA observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two counts which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(g)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one count which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439(h)(4)Type B
INFANT CARE CENTER FIXTURES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT
Based on LPA observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above one counts which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-07-10.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Goleta
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Rainbow School licensed in California?
Yes, Rainbow School is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1989.
How many citations does Rainbow School have?
Rainbow School has 7 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 3 visits (2 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Rainbow School last inspected?
Rainbow School was last inspected on July 10, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Rainbow School?
Rainbow School is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 46 children. It is located in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does Rainbow School compare to other daycares in Santa Barbara County?
Rainbow School has 7 citations. The county average is 1.7 citations per facility. There are 683 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does Rainbow School have any serious violations?
Rainbow School has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
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