Public Record
Michelle Cleland
This facility is no longer licensed. The record is preserved for lineage and history.
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.
About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (831) 254-5113
- 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 .
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-04-21.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Citations
4 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
- 102417(a)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Licensee was not present in the home and was away for more than an hour which is more than 20 percent of day care hours. This poses a potential risk Health, Safety Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 102369(b)(9)Type B
APPLICATION FOR INITIAL LICENSE
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in for 3 out of 4 adults in the home, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(d)Type B
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for outside play equipment (playground needs to be bolted to ground, broken equipment should be repaired or removed, plastic equipment should be washed off) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Nearby
Active daycares in La Selva Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Michelle Cleland licensed in California?
Michelle Cleland is currently listed as "closed" by the California Department of Social Services. It was originally licensed in 2011.
How many citations does Michelle Cleland have?
Michelle Cleland has 4 citations on record: 4 Type B citations. It has received 4 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits).
When was Michelle Cleland last inspected?
Michelle Cleland was last inspected on April 21, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Michelle Cleland?
Michelle Cleland 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 La Selva Beach, Santa Cruz County, California.
How does Michelle Cleland compare to other daycares in Santa Cruz County?
Michelle Cleland has 4 citations. The county average is 2.2 citations per facility. There are 315 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Cruz County.
Does Michelle Cleland have any serious violations?
Michelle Cleland has no Type A (serious) citations. All 4 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Michelle Cleland had any complaint inspections?
Michelle Cleland has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Michelle Cleland serve?
Michelle Cleland serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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