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ST. MARK PRESCHOOL

3942 LA COLINA ROAD, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Facility:
421700377
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
70

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionNovember 10, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 10, 2025

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for ST. MARK PRESCHOOL from September 16, 2021 through November 10, 2025.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 6, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of November 6, 2024.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 3 local median in 93110

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.2
Local median
0.1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
10%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.2

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101216 Personnel Requirements(1)Prior to employment or initial presence in the child care center, all employees...shall(1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff member does not have a criminal record clearance which poses an immediate Health, Safety, Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff member does not have a criminal record clearance which poses an immediate Health, Safety, Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 6, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(i)(1) - 101216(i)(1)
Official code
101216(i)(1)