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The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (805) 745-8448
- Address
- 5050 El Carro Lane
- 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
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.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Inspection record
3 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-11-04.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Facility lineage
Same operator, different license
This license is linked to another on the public record. The connection is published by CCLD; the chain is what is on file.
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education licensed in California?
Yes, The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.
How many citations does The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education have?
The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 3 visits (3 inspections).
When was The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education last inspected?
The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education was last inspected on November 4, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education?
The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education 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 45 children. It is located in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education compare to other daycares in Santa Barbara County?
The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 1.7 citations per facility. There are 683 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education have any serious violations?
The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education serve?
The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 45 children.
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