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ORFALEA CHILDREN'S CENTER LAB SCHOOL AT AHC

800 SOUTH COLLEGE DRIVE, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Facility:
426207705
Type:
INFANT 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:
24

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionFebruary 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for ORFALEA CHILDREN'S CENTER LAB SCHOOL AT AHC from April 18, 2022 through February 26, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 26, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of February 27, 2026.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
6

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 3 local median in 93454

Compared to 126 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.12

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: Supervision
Report finding
(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children’s needs.(1) No child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time… Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure that a child was provided care and supervision at all times. On 2/24/26 at approximately 10:42 AM, an infant was found alone inside the classroom crying and visibly upset. Staff confirmed that the child had been left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 10 minutes during a transition to the outdoor area.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 27, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: A gas leak/smell in the infant classroom that persisted for approximately 4 to 6 weeks before it was resolved with the intervention of the gas company. Any gas leak should be immediately reported to Gas company. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 13, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)