Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 4.33
- Local median
- 0
GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
Solvang, CA 93463
- Facility:
- 426208395
- Type:
- FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 17, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- California Community Care Licensing Division
- District office:
- Not listed
- License effective:
- Not found
- Capacity:
- 14
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionJuly 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for GARCIA FAMILY CHILD CARE from September 27, 2021 through July 8, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 8, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 15, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 3 local median in Santa Barbara County
Compared to 414 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 100%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 3, 2023July 8, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 3, 2023July 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in fire extinguisher observed to be expired 3/6/25 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 15, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(1) - 102417(g)(1)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as licensee did not have a current fire drill, last drill was performed on 11/24/25 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Inspector notes
- Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as licensee did not have a current fire drill, last drill was performed on 11/24/25 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal...
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 15, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(9)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as licensee did not have a valid mandated reporter, expired 11/9/25 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 17, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in last fire/disaster drill was conducted over a year ago which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Inspector notes
- Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in last fire/disaster drill was conducted over a year ago which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to...
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 17, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) - 102417(g)(9)(A)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(9)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee is not aware of what the mandated reporter training is which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by November 17, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirment is not met as evidenced by: During facility file review, it was observed that Licensee's CPR and First Aid expired on 2/2/2021. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 14, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102416 - 102416
- Official code
- 102416
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 102421 Child's Records (a) The licensee shall maintain, in each child's record, the signed and dated notice form required in Section 102419(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA review of children's record revealed that Child 1 and Child 2 have no records or file. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of chil
- Report comments
- LPA review of children's record revealed that Child 1 and Child 2 have no records or file. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of chil
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 7, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102421 - 102421
- Official code
- 102421
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 102419 Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights (a) The licensee shall inform parents or authorized representatives of children in care of their rights, which include, but are not limited to, the following.... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA review of children's records revealed that Child 1 and Child 2 do not have files that contain all the signed copies of documents provided to parents upon enrollment of the child into FCCH. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of chidlren in care.
- Report comments
- LPA review of children's records revealed that Child 1 and Child 2 do not have files that contain all the signed copies of documents provided to parents upon enrollment of the child into FCCH. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of chidlren in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 7, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102419 - 102419
- Official code
- 102419
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 102418 Immunizations a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000 This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA review of children's records revealed that Child 1 and Child 2 were accepted to FCCH without the record of immunization. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- Report comments
- LPA review of children's records revealed that Child 1 and Child 2 were accepted to FCCH without the record of immunization. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 7, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102418 - 102418
- Official code
- 102418
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- (b) (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training... and shall complete renewal every two years ... This requirement is not met as evidenced by During facility file review, it was observed that Licensee nor the assistan/spouse have no Mnadated Reporter Training. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 7, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(4)(b)(1) - 1596.8662(4)(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(4)(b)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- j) The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: (1) The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA review of child's records revealed that licensee is not documenting the every 15 minute supervision of sleeping infants - Child 1 and Child 2. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 7, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102425(j)(2)(D) - 102425(j)(2)(D)
- Official code
- 102425(j)(2)(D)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 102417(9)(a)(1) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA review of facility record revealed that FCCH is not conducting fire and disaster drill every 6 months as required. Last drill was conducted on 10/4/2016. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- Report comments
- LPA review of facility record revealed that FCCH is not conducting fire and disaster drill every 6 months as required. Last drill was conducted on 10/4/2016. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 7, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(9)(a)(1) - 102417(9)(a)(1)
- Official code
- 102417(9)(a)(1)
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- 102417(g)(9) Operation of a Family Child Care Home. Each home shall have a written disaster plan prepared on a form approved by the Department. Everyone in the home, age and ability permitted, shall be instructed of their duties under the disaster plan. During inspection, LPA observed that there was no LIC 610 Emergencydisaster Plan posted in FCCH. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- Inspector notes
- During inspection, LPA observed that there was no LIC 610 Emergencydisaster Plan posted in FCCH. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 27, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 102417(g)(9) - 102417(g)(9)
- Official code
- 102417(g)(9)