SANTOS FCC AKA DAHLIA'S FAMILY CHILD CARE
SANTA MARIA, CA·FAMILY DAY CARE HOMELicensed
Contact information
AddressSANTA MARIA, CA, 93458
CountySANTA BARBARA
Phone(213) 291-6656
Operating details
Capacity14
License dateMay 24, 2023
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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SANTA MARIA, CA, 93458, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/12/2025
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2025
- Medium risk12/12/2025
Type B Citation - Potential Risk or Record-Keeping Violation
Type B citation (violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or a record-keeping violation) issued by California Community Care Licensing during a complaint investigation (control number 17-CC-20251023095433, findings approved 12/18/2025). Official report: View official inspection document Detailed findings appear in the facility's inspection documents on the state's Care Facility Search. Source: CDSS CCLD transparency data (ccld.dss.ca.gov).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,534/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in California run about $1,670/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in California by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SANTA MARIA, SANTA BARBARA County
- Capacity: 14
- Type: FAMILY DAY CARE HOME
- Years in operation: 3
What parents actually pay
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