Ellwood School, Goleta CA: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Serious findings on record

1 serious finding across 4 visits. Most recent serious finding: Feb 26, 2026. Latest visit Apr 29, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings0 · Goleta median 0

5% of Goleta licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings1 · Goleta median 0

30% of Goleta licensed centers have at least one

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Feb 26, 2026InspectionSeriousAdministration of Child Day Care LicensingCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Mar 12, 2026

“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff files reviewed (S2 and S5) were missing valid and/or current mandated reporter training certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or…”California CCLD inspector, Feb 26, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

1finding in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit1with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Santa Barbara
License number: 426209595
Date issued: Sep 2, 2003
Licensed capacity: 48 children

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Regina Davis

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Goleta Union School District

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Apr 29, 2026 · Complaint investigation

No findings recorded

4 recorded visits · 1 available finding.

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0Critical findings

1Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

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20263 visits · 1 recorded finding

Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
Feb 26, 2026Other visit
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Feb 26, 2026Inspection1 finding
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff files reviewed (S2 and S5) were missing valid and/or current mandated reporter training certificates, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will ensure all staff working with children have current mandated reporter training. Director will submit valid certificates for S2 and S5 to LPA Billones via email provided no later than 3/12/26.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 12, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:426209595:2026-02-26:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:426209595:2026-02-26:other
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Sep 7, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Aug 23, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded

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