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Cate Early Learning Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 22 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (805) 684-4127
- Address
- 1960 Cate Mesa Rd
- Licensed since
Santa Barbara County context
584*CCLD
Total facilities
1.5*CCLD
Avg citations
3.7*CCLD
Avg visits
0.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-19.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
Clean across the record on file
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3 visits on record
Clean recordCARPINTERIA KINDERKIRK PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE CENTE
4 visits on record
Clean recordCATE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
5 visits on record
Clean record
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Cate Early Learning Center licensed in California?
Yes, Cate Early Learning Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2008.
How many citations does Cate Early Learning Center have?
Cate Early Learning Center has no citations on record. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 other visits) with zero citations, indicating a clean compliance history.
When was Cate Early Learning Center last inspected?
Cate Early Learning Center was last inspected on December 19, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Cate Early Learning Center?
Cate Early Learning 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 22 children. It is located in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does Cate Early Learning Center compare to other daycares in Santa Barbara County?
Cate Early Learning Center has zero citations on record, which is cleaner than the county average of 1.5 citations per facility. There are 584 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Barbara County.
What ages does Cate Early Learning Center serve?
Cate Early Learning Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 22 children.
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