Montecito Branch - Montecito Ymca Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 67% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 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…CCR 101216.3(b)(1)
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. POC Due Date: 06/30/2023
Mar 28, 20221 Finding1 Important
- 01216.3 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…CCR 101216.3(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.