STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
36 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 10, 2025
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
- STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 421 EAST COTA STREET, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 65.3/100
- Inspection record
- 36 inspections, last inspected December 10, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
29
Total Violations
Dec 10, 2025
Last Inspection
24
Capacity
Complaint History
15 complaint investigations on record.
16
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
19
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (29)
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.
(d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children.
(d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER's safety grade?
STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 65.3 out of 100.
How many violations does STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER have?
STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER has 29 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 23 serious, and 0 minor.
When was STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER last inspected?
STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER was last inspected on December 10, 2025.
Has STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER had any complaints?
STORYTELLER CHILDREN'S CENTER has 15 complaint investigations on record, with 16 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 19 unsubstantiated.