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MONTECITO BRANCH - MONTECITO YMCA PRESCHOOL

591 SANTA ROSA LN, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Facility:
421703040
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:
36

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJune 23, 2023
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found

Summary

This summary covers two available inspections for MONTECITO BRANCH - MONTECITO YMCA PRESCHOOL from March 28, 2022 through June 23, 2023.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 23, 2023 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of June 30, 2023.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
2

0 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

2 total inspections vs 3 local median in Santa Barbara

Compared to 43 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
100%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
100%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.09

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.

Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and statement by the director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one (1) count which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Aide did not meet the required qualifications as outlined in Title 22 Division 12.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 30, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance This requirement is not met as evidence by: During interviews, it was determined that on mutliple days facility was out of ratio by three to four children. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care
Report comments
During interviews, it was determined that on mutliple days facility was out of ratio by three to four children. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 28, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)