Sbceo - Santa Ynez Valley State Preschool
3525 PINE, 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.5 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record, no complaints on record, 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 25
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 21, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 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…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff files did not contain current and up to date mandated reporter certification which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/30/2026
- Licensure Requirements Every Licensed Child Day Care Center Shall Have One or More Carbon Monoxide Detectors in the Facility That Meet the Standards Established in Chapter 8…HSC 1596.954
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in center does not have a carbon monoxide detector which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 01/30/2026
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