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La Patera Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (805) 681-1280
- Address
- 555 N. La Patera Lane
- 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
2 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.
2025
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Buildings and Grounds101238(a)The child care center shall be clean, safe...at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1)The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility has ongoing rodent problems which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238(a)(1) Buildings and Grounds(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.(1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement is not met as evidence by:Documents submitted to CCL stating their is odd odors inside the preschool classroom. LPA's have smelled odd odors inside the preschool classroom.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-08-26.
1 routine inspection, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Goleta
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is La Patera Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, La Patera Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does La Patera Preschool have?
La Patera Preschool has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (1 inspection, 3 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was La Patera Preschool last inspected?
La Patera Preschool was last inspected on August 26, 2026 (4 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is La Patera Preschool?
La Patera 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 48 children. It is located in Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California.
How does La Patera Preschool compare to other daycares in Santa Barbara County?
La Patera Preschool has 2 citations. The county average is 1.5 citations per facility. There are 584 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Barbara County.
Does La Patera Preschool have any serious violations?
La Patera Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has La Patera Preschool had any complaint inspections?
La Patera Preschool has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does La Patera Preschool serve?
La Patera Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 48 children.
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