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Preschool center · Child care center
Cac - Alvin Center
Licensed & activeAges PreschoolUp to 23 children
316 E. Mcelhany, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Safety record
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2 citations across 11 licensing visits
1 was Type A (an immediate risk to health or safety). 2 complaints were investigated; 0 allegations were substantiated. California licensing visits since 2022.
- Supervision & ratiosCorrection was due May 21, 2026May 20, 2026
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (§101229(a)(1))
- Supervision & ratiosCorrection was due Sep 30, 2022Sep 29, 2022
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (§101229(a)(1))
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California CCLD licensing visits since 2021 (inspections, complaint investigations and follow-ups), updated daily. Citations are matched to the latest visit on or before their correction due date, because the state download does not link them; Type A (immediate risk) and Type B totals are shown per visit kind.
Citations by visit kind (state totals)
| Visits | Count | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other (follow-up, case management) | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. California publishes these as totals, not per citation.
Complaints investigated
| Closed | Substantiated | Inconclusive | Unfounded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are allegations per complaint, as published by CCLD. The complaint text is on the state’s report pages.
| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
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