COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
8 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
September 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
- COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 840 EAST STOWELL ROAD, Santa Maria, CA 93454
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 86.5/100
- Inspection record
- 8 inspections, last inspected September 19, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
3
Total Violations
Sep 19, 2025
Last Inspection
82
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (3)
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Facility conducted water lead testing and one (1) outlet exceeded the action level exceedance per regulations. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.'s safety grade?
COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 86.5 out of 100.
How many violations does COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. have?
COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. has 3 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 3 serious, and 0 minor.
When was COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. last inspected?
COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. was last inspected on September 19, 2025.