Public Record
Ambrose Family Child Care
Is this your facility?Correct anything the record gets wrong or is out of date.
Researching this facility professionally?Book a 15-minute call
About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (928) 488-2251
- 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
1 citation 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.
- 1596.8662Type B
1596.8662 Mandated Reporter (3) On and after January 1, 2018, a person who becomes an administrator or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training ...(c)Current proof of completion for each licensed child care provider...upon request by the departmentThis requirement was not met, as evidence by the following: Based of observation/record review Licensee was unable to provide verify completion or produce a Mandated Reporter training certificate. This poses a potential risks to the health, safety and personal rights of persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-27.
3 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Santa Maria
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ambrose Family Child Care licensed in California?
Yes, Ambrose Family Child Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Ambrose Family Child Care have?
Ambrose Family Child Care has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Ambrose Family Child Care last inspected?
Ambrose Family Child Care was last inspected on March 27, 2026 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Ambrose Family Child Care?
Ambrose Family Child Care is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does Ambrose Family Child Care compare to other daycares in Santa Barbara County?
Ambrose Family Child Care has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 1.5 citations per facility. There are 584 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does Ambrose Family Child Care have any serious violations?
Ambrose Family Child Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Ambrose Family Child Care serve?
Ambrose Family Child Care serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
Next steps for this record
If this is your facility,and correct anything the record gets wrong. Free.
Researching professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.