ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
July 16, 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
- ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 365 LOMA ALTA, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 84.3/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected July 16, 2024
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
5
Total Violations
Jul 16, 2024
Last Inspection
16
Capacity
Complaint History
1 complaint investigation on record.
2
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
0
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (5)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25An Informal Office Meeting was conducted on 07/16/2024 at 10:30 AM, at the Santa Barbara Regional Office virtually via Microsoft Teams. Present during the meeting were Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Ana Tolentino, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez, and Director Beth Rizo. The purpose of this Informal Meeting is to discuss, Health Related Services, Personal Rights and Responsibility of Providing Care and Supervision and to amend the licensing reports (LIC 9099 & LIC 9099D) dated for May 03, 2024, and to obtain new signatures on said reports. During this meeting a citation for Personal Rights, in conjunction with the complaint investigation control number 17-CC-20231227165820, will be issued. See attached LIC 809D. On May 03, 2024, the Department concluded the complaint investigation mentioned above, and substantiated the allegation that a child’s finger was severely injured while in care. The following issues were discussed: · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision- Staff neglected C1 as they had C1 nap next to the door threshold allowing ample time for C1 to insert hand/finger in doorway causing severe injury to child’s fingertip. · Personal Rights: While in care at facility, C1 sustained complete avulsion of fingernail with partial fingertip amputation. · Health Related Services: Staff failed to call 911 instead contacted the parent to decide, causing a delay in the required medical treatment for the child. CONTINUED 809-C, Page 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2024 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 3 FACILITY NAME: ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 421702687 VISIT DATE: 07/16/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32In response to these discussions, director has agreed to the following: · All staff shall ensure children are always supervised and ensure adequate supervision is provided based on each child’s individual needs. · All staff shall ensure children are provided a safe and healthful environment and are not left near high foot-traffic areas in which people are coming in and out. · All staff shall be competent to make prompt arrangements for obtaining medical treatment for severe injuries and/or illnesses of children in care, and operate in compliance with Title 22, Division 12 Child Care Center Regulations always. A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and must also be provided to newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care. Amended licensing reports LIC 9099 and 9099 D, for complaint control number 17-CC-20231227165820 were reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to director Beth Rizo. Director Beth Rizo was informed that a civil penalty determination is pending. The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC 9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing Copies of this report must be posted for 30 days in a visible location for the authorized representatives of children. Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted with director Beth Rizo. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 03/22) was given and explained. Director Beth Rizo's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2024 FACILITY NAME: ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 421702687 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/16/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/16/2024 Section Cited CCR 101223(a)(2)(3) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Personal Rights (a)(2)(3) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, an
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25An Informal Office Meeting was conducted on 07/16/2024 at 10:30 AM, at the Santa Barbara Regional Office virtually via Microsoft Teams. Present during the meeting were Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Ana Tolentino, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovani Gonzalez, and Director Beth Rizo. The purpose of this Informal Meeting is to discuss, Health Related Services, Personal Rights and Responsibility of Providing Care and Supervision and to amend the licensing reports (LIC 9099 & LIC 9099D) dated for May 03, 2024, and to obtain new signatures on said reports. During this meeting a citation for Personal Rights, in conjunction with the complaint investigation control number 17-CC-20231227165820, will be issued. See attached LIC 809D. On May 03, 2024, the Department concluded the complaint investigation mentioned above, and substantiated the allegation that a child’s finger was severely injured while in care. The following issues were discussed: · Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision- Staff neglected C1 as they had C1 nap next to the door threshold allowing ample time for C1 to insert hand/finger in doorway causing severe injury to child’s fingertip. · Personal Rights: While in care at facility, C1 sustained complete avulsion of fingernail with partial fingertip amputation. · Health Related Services: Staff failed to call 911 instead contacted the parent to decide, causing a delay in the required medical treatment for the child. CONTINUED 809-C, Page 2 SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2024 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 3 FACILITY NAME: ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 421702687 VISIT DATE: 07/16/2024 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32In response to these discussions, director has agreed to the following: · All staff shall ensure children are always supervised and ensure adequate supervision is provided based on each child’s individual needs. · All staff shall ensure children are provided a safe and healthful environment and are not left near high foot-traffic areas in which people are coming in and out. · All staff shall be competent to make prompt arrangements for obtaining medical treatment for severe injuries and/or illnesses of children in care, and operate in compliance with Title 22, Division 12 Child Care Center Regulations always. A copy of this report must be provided to the authorized representatives of all currently enrolled children and must also be provided to newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. The report shall be provided no later than the next business day or the next day the child is in care. Amended licensing reports LIC 9099 and 9099 D, for complaint control number 17-CC-20231227165820 were reviewed, signed, and a copy was provided to director Beth Rizo. Director Beth Rizo was informed that a civil penalty determination is pending. The ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC 9224) shall be signed and kept in each of the children’s records. Web site address to obtain forms, review quarterly updates, review Title 22 & Health & Safety Codes is: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing Copies of this report must be posted for 30 days in a visible location for the authorized representatives of children. Notice of Site Visit has been posted (LIC9213). The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted with director Beth Rizo. A copy of the Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 03/22) was given and explained. Director Beth Rizo's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. SUPERVISORS NAME: Ana Tolentino LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Giovani Gonzalez LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/16/2024 FACILITY NAME: ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER FACILITY NUMBER: 421702687 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 07/16/2024 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section NumberDEFICIENCIESPLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs) Type A 07/16/2024 Section Cited CCR 101223(a)(2)(3) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Personal Rights (a)(2)(3) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, an
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER's safety grade?
ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 84.3 out of 100.
How many violations does ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER have?
ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER has 5 total violations on record, including 5 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.
When was ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER last inspected?
ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on July 16, 2024.
Has ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?
ORFALEA EARLY LEARNING CENTER has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.