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The Secret Garden Preschool
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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
- (801) 652-4417
- Address
- 26 Florido Avenue
- 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
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
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Aide Bella Gonyea did have her TB clearance which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101216.1(c)(1)Type B
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for two staff members who are missing core courses for teacher qualifications, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one staff member who completed physicians report, however did not complete tuberculosis test, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2021
- 101238.2(e)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Outdoor Activity Space. As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. LPA observed ground visible in areas of the climbing structure where cushioning is required to observe a fall which poses a potential risk to children in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-08-19.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in La Selva Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Secret Garden Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, The Secret Garden Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.
How many citations does The Secret Garden Preschool have?
The Secret Garden Preschool has 4 citations on record: 4 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 4 other visits).
When was The Secret Garden Preschool last inspected?
The Secret Garden Preschool was last inspected on August 19, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is The Secret Garden Preschool?
The Secret Garden 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 45 children. It is located in La Selva Beach, Santa Cruz County, California.
How does The Secret Garden Preschool compare to other daycares in Santa Cruz County?
The Secret Garden Preschool has 4 citations. The county average is 2.2 citations per facility. There are 315 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Cruz County.
Does The Secret Garden Preschool have any serious violations?
The Secret Garden Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 4 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does The Secret Garden Preschool serve?
The Secret Garden Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 45 children.
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