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Orfalea Children's Center Lab School At Ahc

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Visit website ↗(805) 922-6966Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
7/1/2025
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The Orfalea Children's Center Lab School provides quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers between three months and five years of age. The center serves as a lab school for Early Childhood Studies students and partners with Santa Barbara County Education Office to provide inclusion services.

Philosophy
The Allan Hancock College Early Childhood Studies Children's Center Lab School programs support students and families within the college and community by providing high-quality early care and education services through innovative and developmentally appropriate teaching practices, respectful relationship building, and providing meaningful experiences and environments that honor the child in the context of their family, community, and society.
Ages served
3 months to 5 years (Orfalea); 18 months to 5 years (Lompoc Valley Children's Center Lab School)
Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Outdoor
Outdoor classroom available

Programs

  • •Infant care
  • •Toddler care
  • •Preschool
  • •Inclusion services for preschool-aged children

Highlights

  • ✓Lab school for Early Childhood Studies students
  • ✓Partnership with Santa Barbara County Education Office for inclusion services
  • ✓NAEYC accreditation
  • ✓Two locations (Orfalea and Lompoc Valley)

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