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Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (805) 686-2037
- Address
- 3325 Pine Street, Bldg #27
- 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
2 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
- 101515(b)Type B
SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR
Based on interview with Excutive Director Kathryn Thompson and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1): Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision ...to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher ... visual observation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation during the inspection tour and director self-reporting the incident, Child #1 and Child #2 were left unsupervised. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in the facility.
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-03-11.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Santa Ynez
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary licensed in California?
Yes, Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1990.
How many citations does Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary have?
Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 3 visits (2 inspections, 1 other visit).
When was Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary last inspected?
Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary was last inspected on March 11, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary?
Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary 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 30 children. It is located in Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary compare to other daycares in Santa Barbara County?
Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary has 2 citations. The county average is 1.7 citations per facility. There are 683 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary have any serious violations?
Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary 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.
What ages does Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary serve?
Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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