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Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (831) 462-2702
- Address
- 4134 Fairway Dr.
- Licensed since
Santa Cruz County context
315*CCLD
Total facilities
2.2*CCLD
Avg citations
3.8*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*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.
2026
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
2024
- 1596.8662(b)(3)Type B
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the Site Director did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-03-13.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Soquel
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1995.
How many citations does Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool have?
Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 1 other visit).
When was Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool last inspected?
Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool was last inspected on March 13, 2026 (7 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool?
Rocking Horse Ranch 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 30 children. It is located in Soquel, Santa Cruz County, California.
How does Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool compare to other daycares in Santa Cruz County?
Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.2 citations per facility. There are 315 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Cruz County.
Does Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool have any serious violations?
Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool serve?
Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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