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Cac - Adam Center

License 426200008Child Care CenterSanta Maria, CA
3 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
24 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(805) 925-6667
Address
500 W. Windsor St.
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

3 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.

2024

  • 101217(d)Type B

    PERSONNEL RECORDS

    Based on LPAs observation, interview with Site Supervisor and record review, revealed all three staff files were either incomplete or there was no file available at the time of the inspection, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2022

  • 101212Type B

    (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child. This requirement is not met as evidence by: The facility failed to report theincident(s) of children bullying, hitting and

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation ...withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted, the center failed to ensure the child's personal rights were not violated. Children constantly aggressively hitting, spitting, and cursing at the children, and the staff. The staff have to run to protect the day-care children and act as a shield, while being hit by the aggressive child. Child #1 has destroyed the playground on

Inspection record

7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-21.

3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.

3 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Santa Maria

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Cac - Adam Center licensed in California?

Yes, Cac - Adam Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1994.

How many citations does Cac - Adam Center have?

Cac - Adam Center has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).

When was Cac - Adam Center last inspected?

Cac - Adam Center was last inspected on October 21, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Cac - Adam Center?

Cac - Adam Center 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 24 children. It is located in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.

How does Cac - Adam Center compare to other daycares in Santa Barbara County?

Cac - Adam Center has 3 citations. The county average is 1.7 citations per facility. There are 683 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Barbara County.

Does Cac - Adam Center have any serious violations?

Cac - Adam Center 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.

Has Cac - Adam Center had any complaint inspections?

Cac - Adam Center has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

What ages does Cac - Adam Center serve?

Cac - Adam Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 24 children.

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