CKC CHILDREN'S CENTER

8005 WINKLE AVENUE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 19, 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
CKC CHILDREN'S CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
8005 WINKLE AVENUE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected November 19, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

23

Total Violations

Nov 19, 2025

Last Inspection

42

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

3

Unsubstantiated

Nov 12, 2025
3 unsubstantiated
Mar 20, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Dec 9, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (23)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 19, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 19, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 19, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 19, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)(A)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)(4)ComplaintNov 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)(4)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

The Preschool Program Director present at the facility was used as a fully qualified teacher even though she was missing child/family/community within the core twelve semester units which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

The Licensee did not ensure that children are supervised at all times. During pick-up time, a child's whereabouts were unknown and the child was located outside of the facility, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)(A)Type AComplaintNov 19, 2025

(2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)(4)Type BComplaintNov 19, 2025

Posting licensing report by child care facility or home; duration of posting; civil penalty for failure to comply; reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services... (c)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care…(4) The licensee shall keep verification of receipt in each child's file.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BMay 14, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BMay 14, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BMay 14, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)May 14, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)May 14, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BMay 14, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 20, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 9, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CKC CHILDREN'S CENTER's safety grade?

CKC CHILDREN'S CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does CKC CHILDREN'S CENTER have?

CKC CHILDREN'S CENTER has 23 total violations on record, including 9 critical, 14 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CKC CHILDREN'S CENTER last inspected?

CKC CHILDREN'S CENTER was last inspected on November 19, 2025.

Has CKC CHILDREN'S CENTER had any complaints?

CKC CHILDREN'S CENTER has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 3 unsubstantiated.

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