ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER

620 GAIL AVENUE, Arbuckle, CA 95912LICENSED
Head Start
A

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

3 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 6, 2024

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
620 GAIL AVENUE, Arbuckle, CA 95912
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
A (Excellent), score 91.0/100
Inspection record
3 inspections, last inspected December 6, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

A
Excellent91.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety70/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

6

Total Violations

Dec 6, 2024

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

No violations recorded in the last 3 years.

All Violations (6)

SERIOUSSAFETY101703Type BComplaintFeb 15, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/15/2023 at 9:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Chavez made a case management inspection and met with Teacher Itsageri Ruiz,. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucet tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb or greater) of lead in the water: Faucet “B” – outdoor sink, 40ppb The outdoor sink is used for hand washing only. Children in care are receiving drinking water a drinking fountain in the classroom and from an Igloo filled with water for outdoors. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with facility representative, Itsageri Ruiz, Teacher. SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Chavez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 065405229 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/15/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 02/15/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers - A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: a record review, the facility has 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The sink has been labeled "Hand Washing Only". 8 9 10 11 12 13 14outdoor sink with lead test results at or exceeding 5.5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 03/01/2023 Section Cited CCR101703 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Post -Testing Requirements and Information This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The licensee failing to provide the required LIC9275 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and LIC9276 CCC Sampling Checklist Form. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The licensee agrees to provide the LIC9275 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and LIC9276 CCC Sampling Checklist Form. The plan of correction shall be submitted to CCLD on or before 3/1/2023. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 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. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Megan Aviles LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Laura Chavez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101703Type BComplaintFeb 15, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/15/2023 at 9:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Chavez made a case management inspection and met with Teacher Itsageri Ruiz,. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucet tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb or greater) of lead in the water: Faucet “B” – outdoor sink, 40ppb The outdoor sink is used for hand washing only. Children in care are receiving drinking water a drinking fountain in the classroom and from an Igloo filled with water for outdoors. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with facility representative, Itsageri Ruiz, Teacher. SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Chavez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 065405229 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/15/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 02/15/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers - A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: a record review, the facility has 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The sink has been labeled "Hand Washing Only". 8 9 10 11 12 13 14outdoor sink with lead test results at or exceeding 5.5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 03/01/2023 Section Cited CCR101703 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Post -Testing Requirements and Information This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The licensee failing to provide the required LIC9275 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and LIC9276 CCC Sampling Checklist Form. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The licensee agrees to provide the LIC9275 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and LIC9276 CCC Sampling Checklist Form. The plan of correction shall be submitted to CCLD on or before 3/1/2023. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 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. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Megan Aviles LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Laura Chavez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintFeb 15, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101703ComplaintFeb 15, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 15, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/15/2023 at 9:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Chavez made a case management inspection and met with Teacher Itsageri Ruiz,. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucet tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb or greater) of lead in the water: Faucet “B” – outdoor sink, 40ppb The outdoor sink is used for hand washing only. Children in care are receiving drinking water a drinking fountain in the classroom and from an Igloo filled with water for outdoors. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with facility representative, Itsageri Ruiz, Teacher. SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Chavez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 065405229 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/15/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 02/15/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers - A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: a record review, the facility has 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The sink has been labeled "Hand Washing Only". 8 9 10 11 12 13 14outdoor sink with lead test results at or exceeding 5.5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 03/01/2023 Section Cited CCR101703 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Post -Testing Requirements and Information This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The licensee failing to provide the required LIC9275 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and LIC9276 CCC Sampling Checklist Form. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The licensee agrees to provide the LIC9275 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and LIC9276 CCC Sampling Checklist Form. The plan of correction shall be submitted to CCLD on or before 3/1/2023. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 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. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Megan Aviles LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Laura Chavez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 15, 2023

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On 2/15/2023 at 9:40am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Laura Chavez made a case management inspection and met with Teacher Itsageri Ruiz,. The inspection was made in response to water lead testing results received from the California State Water Resource Control Board. The test results showed that the following faucet tested above the allowable level (5.5 ppb or greater) of lead in the water: Faucet “B” – outdoor sink, 40ppb The outdoor sink is used for hand washing only. Children in care are receiving drinking water a drinking fountain in the classroom and from an Igloo filled with water for outdoors. The following deficiency is being cited (see LIC 809D). Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with facility representative, Itsageri Ruiz, Teacher. SUPERVISORS NAME: Megan Aviles LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Laura Chavez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 065405229 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/15/2023 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type B 02/15/2023 Section Cited CCR 101700.3(b)(1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers - A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: a record review, the facility has 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The sink has been labeled "Hand Washing Only". 8 9 10 11 12 13 14outdoor sink with lead test results at or exceeding 5.5 ppb of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Type B 03/01/2023 Section Cited CCR101703 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Post -Testing Requirements and Information This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The licensee failing to provide the required LIC9275 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and LIC9276 CCC Sampling Checklist Form. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The licensee agrees to provide the LIC9275 External Water Sampler Self-Certification Form and LIC9276 CCC Sampling Checklist Form. The plan of correction shall be submitted to CCLD on or before 3/1/2023. 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 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. SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Megan Aviles LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Laura Chavez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/15/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER's safety grade?

ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER has a safety grade of A (Excellent) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 91.0 out of 100.

How many violations does ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER have?

ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER has 6 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER last inspected?

ARBUCKLE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER was last inspected on December 6, 2024.

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