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Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare

Licensed family child care home in Santa Maria

Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare is a licensed family child care home located in the 93454 zip code, Santa Maria, California. This home-based child care provider operates under California Department of Social Services license #426216369 and has a licensed capacity of 14 children. Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare has been in operation for over 3 years, first licensed in 2022.

Parents researching this provider can review official inspection history, complaint investigations, facility scores, and licensing details directly on this page. All information is sourced from publicly available California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) records and is updated regularly.

Licensed care for up to 14 children in the caregiver's own home. Large family child care homes require an assistant caregiver and offer a home-like environment with more individual attention than a typical center-based program.

9 total visits

1 inspection 1 complaint 7 other

Type A

Serious Citations

Type B

Minor Citations

Capacity

What do these numbers mean?

Inspections: Routine evaluations by CCLD to verify health and safety standards.

Complaint visits: On-site investigations of complaints filed against the facility.

Other visits: Follow-ups, technical assistance, or other regulatory contacts.

Type A citations: Serious violations posing immediate risk to children.

Type B citations: Less serious violations needing correction.

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What Is a Family Child Care Home?

Large family child care homes are licensed providers that operate from a caregiver's private residence, serving up to 14 children. In California, these homes must have an assistant caregiver and meet state health, safety, and staffing regulations set by the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD).

Parents often choose this type of child care for:

Home-based environment with up to 14 children
Required assistant caregiver on site
Mixed-age social interaction
Regular licensing inspections by CCLD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare licensed?

Yes, Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare holds an active license (#426216369) from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). Its current status is "Probationary License."

How much does Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare cost?

Based on typical county pricing for licensed family child care homes in Santa Barbara County, expect approximately $1,240–$1,572 per month depending on your child's age. Contact Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare directly for exact pricing.

What is the capacity of Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare?

Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare can serve up to 14 children at a time.

What are the different types of visits at Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare?

Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare has received 9 total visits: 1 inspection, 1 complaint visit, and 7 other visits. Inspections are routine evaluations by CCLD. Complaint visits are on-site investigations. Other visits include follow-ups and technical assistance.

How many inspections has Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare had?

Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare has had 1 inspections on record, with 1 Type A (serious) and 0 Type B (minor) citations.

Are there any complaints against Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare?

There are 1 complaint on record for Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare. Review the complaint history on this page for details on each investigation outcome.

What type of facility is Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare?

Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare is a Family Child Care Homes. Licensed care for up to 14 children in a caregiver's own home. Large family child care homes require an assistant and offer a home-like environment with more individual attention.

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Estimated Tuition

County median for your area

Estimate

+74% over last 5 years

Infant

0–11 months

$1,350 – $1,800

per month

Toddler

12–35 months

$1,100 – $1,500

per month

Preschool

3–5 years

$1,050 – $1,450

per month

Based on county market data for licensed family child care homes in Santa Barbara County. Contact Garcia Fcc Aka Colorum Childcare directly for exact pricing.