Santa Ynez Branch - Santa Ynez Elementary
3325 PINE STREET, BLDG #27, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 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
- After School
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- School-Age Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (B) All School-age Child Care Centers Shall Have a Director. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By:CCR 101515(b)
Based on interview with Excutive Director Kathryn Thompson and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 03/25/2025
Nov 28, 20221 Finding1 Critical
- 01229(a)(1): Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision ...To Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be…CCR 101229(a)(1)
stating measures to be taken in order to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations and avoid any children left unattended by 12/5/2022. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on LPA's observation during the inspection tour and director self-reporting the incident, Child #1 and Child #2 were left unsupervised. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in the facility. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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