RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

SANTA MARIA, CA 93458, Santa Maria, CA 93458LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 13, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
License number
426211141
Location
SANTA MARIA, CA 93458, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 70.0/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected November 13, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average70.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

10

Total Violations

Nov 13, 2025

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (10)

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BNov 5, 2025

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the licensee and S1 are missing the mandated training reporter training certificate which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will send the completed certification to LPA. Business card with contact information provided.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(10)Type BNov 5, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in a baby walker is in the accessible area to children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licnesee will provide a letter stating how she will prevent banned items in the accessible area to children. Business card with contact information provided.

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(4)Type ANov 5, 2025

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in various chemicals, medicines, and hygiene products are found accessible, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licesnee immediately removed items to an inaccessible area. Licensee also locked bedroom door preventing access. Licensee will write an explanation on what she will impliment to prevent this from happening in the future. Business card with contact information provided.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(1)Type BNov 5, 2025

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above the licenssee could not provide a purchase reciept for her fire extinguisheer which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will send a copy of the purchase receipt to the LPA. Business card with contact information provided.

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102416.3(a)(6)Type BFeb 26, 2024

Based on LPA observed a large room additional attached to the home and currently under construction. The licensee advised LPA that licensee did not notify CCLD of the room additional nor did the licensee obtain building permits for the room addition, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit verification of permits and a written statement on how licensee will prevent future incidents to CCLD by 3/4/2024, via email to: Martina.Jimenez@dss.ca.gov

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(4)Type AFeb 26, 2024

Based on LPAs observation, interview with licensee, revealed that the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in assuring the following items are inaccessible the children in care; ladders, tool boxes, tools, drills, pliers, and construction materials were observed in the children's play area and accessible to children in care at the time of the inspection, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit photo of all ladders, tool boxes, tools, drills, pliers, and construction materials in the children's play area accessible to children in care are made inaccessible to the children's in care. Licensee will submit how licensee will provide future incidents from occurring to CCLD by 2/27/2024, via email to: Martina.Jimenez@dss.ca.gov

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(9)Type BFeb 26, 2024

Based on LPAs observation and interview licensee, revealed the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in posting or completing the emergency disaster plan in the FCCH, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit verification of the completed & posted emergency disaster plan to CCLD by 3/4/2024, via email to: Martina.Jimenez@dss.ca.gov

SERIOUSHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(9)(A)Type BFeb 26, 2024

Based on LPAs observation and interview with the licensee who stated the emergency disaster drill was last conducted on August 3, 2022, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit verification of the fire drills conducted & documented to CCLD by 3/4/2024, via email to: Martina.Jimenez@dss.ca.gov

CRITICALHEALTHCCR 102417(g)(4)Type AJan 11, 2022

Based on LPAs observation on the kitchen counter Clorox disinfecting wipes, glass cleaner and dog feces in the backyard accessible to children in care. Which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee to submit to CCLD by 1/12/22, verification of correction (photos) as well as written statement noting plan of correction to prevent future occurrences.

SERIOUSHEALTHHSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJan 11, 2022

Base on LPAs observation, interviews and record review revealed that Licensee and Assistant were unable to provide the mandated reporter certification, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee and Assistant will complete the Mandated Reporter Training, and submit verification of completion to CCLD by January 18, 2022

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

INFANT (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4.33/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$4.33/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE's safety grade?

RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.0 out of 100.

How many violations does RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE have?

RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE has 10 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 7 serious, and 0 minor.

When was RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE last inspected?

RUIZ FAMILY CHILD CARE was last inspected on November 13, 2025.

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