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Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (805) 341-8468
- Licensed since
Ventura County context
548*CCLD
Total facilities
1.3*CCLD
Avg citations
3.9*CCLD
Avg visits
0.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
5 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
- 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(i)(I)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there is a pool at the Family Child Care Home that does not have a cover or alarm, a safety ring, a 12-foot pole with a body hook, or daily inspection documentation. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons 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 in that both assistants do not have current Mandated Reporter (AB1207) training, this poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 102417(a)Type A
OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
2022
- 102370(d)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. When entering the home at 9:10 AM LPA asked assistant to provide her name. LPA reviewed records and it was determined the assistant was not associated to the facility or been fingerprint cleared. Assistant and licensee stated she has been working at the facility for three months which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee was reminded in 2018 at last annual visit to complete the mandated reporter training. Licensee did not comply and was unable to provide proof of the mandated reporter certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
2 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-07-17.
2 routine inspections.
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Thousand Oaks
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind licensed in California?
Yes, Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2007.
How many citations does Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind have?
Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind has 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 2 visits (2 inspections).
When was Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind last inspected?
Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind was last inspected on July 17, 2025 (about 13 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind?
Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind 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 Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California.
How does Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind compare to other daycares in Ventura County?
Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind has 5 citations. The county average is 1.3 citations per facility. There are 548 licensed childcare facilities in Ventura County.
Does Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind have any serious violations?
Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind has 2 Type A citations 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.
What ages does Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind serve?
Ference Family Child Care Aka Creative Little Mind serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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