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First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C.
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (805) 653-5304
- Address
- 1338 East Santa Clara Street
- Licensed since
Ventura County context
818*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.3*CCLD
Avg visits
1.5*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
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
2021
- 101238(g)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
101238 (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on Observation, interviews, and record review cleaning solutions, and other items that could pose a danger were accessible to children in care. This poses an immediate risk to children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-07-31.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Ventura
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. licensed in California?
Yes, First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1993.
How many citations does First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. have?
First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. last inspected?
First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. was last inspected on July 31, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C.?
First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. 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 61 children. It is located in Ventura, Ventura County, California.
How does First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. compare to other daycares in Ventura County?
First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.6 citations per facility. There are 818 licensed childcare facilities in Ventura County.
Does First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. have any serious violations?
First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. had any complaint inspections?
First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. serve?
First United Methodist Preschool & Child Care C. serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 61 children.
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