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Garden Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (805) 451-5487
- Address
- 305 East Anapamu Street
- 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 .
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.
- 101216.3Type B
Teacher Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff interviews and review of files revealed there were two aides supervising up to 13 children at the time of the incident. Teacher #1 stated she went to the restroom and when she returned to the playground area a few minutes later.
- 1596.7995a1Type B
Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement was not met as evidenced by review of records and interviews.Review of records and interviews revealed staff 3 of 4 files reviewed did not have verification of MMR, Tdap and Flu.
- 1596.86624(b)(1)Type B
On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement was not met as evidenced by review of records and interviews.Review of records and interviews revealed staff 4 files reviewed did not have verification of current AB 1207 Training.
Inspection record
2 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-07-07.
2 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Santa Barbara
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Garden Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Garden Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does Garden Preschool have?
Garden Preschool has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 2 visits (2 inspections).
When was Garden Preschool last inspected?
Garden Preschool was last inspected on July 7, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Garden Preschool?
Garden Preschool 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 56 children. It is located in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does Garden Preschool compare to other daycares in Santa Barbara County?
Garden Preschool has 3 citations. The county average is 1.5 citations per facility. There are 584 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does Garden Preschool have any serious violations?
Garden Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Garden Preschool serve?
Garden Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 56 children.
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