1 / 4COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
LICENSED840 EAST STOWELL ROAD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
DAY CARE CENTER in Santa Barbara County, California
- Hours
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 82 children
The public record
- License number
- 421711657
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
- Address
- 840 EAST STOWELL ROAD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- +18059225437
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 2, 1992
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 3 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC..
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 22 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star21
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
A nurturing environment with creative activities and an amazing outdoor play space. My kids really thrived and love it here.
AngelaMay 23, 2026COLUMBIA CHILDRENS CENTER is absolutely amazing, enrolling my son was the absolute best decision I’ve made for him. He has excelled so much since he’s been coming here and there’s so much this center does, It is truly his home away from home. He loves going to “school” and it’s more than just a “school” or “daycare” to us it’s a family, the teachers and owners put their very best efforts into taking care of our children as if they were their own kids, they create special memories when holidays come around to make every child’s moment there just a little more magical! I literally tell all my friends to sign their kids up on the waiting list because it’s 1000% worth it!
MeridithApr 8, 2026We love Columbia children’s center! It has been a blessing to our daughter over the last 3 years and we truly love the preschool and TK classroom! Being able to have TK for her all day has been a blessing also with our schedule. The teachers are all so friendly and truly care about the kids in their class!
Michelle Cruz RamirezApr 7, 2026My wife and I started our son here at the beginning of October and all I can think or say is WOW! This school has been GREAT for our son and we can already see developmental progression. 10/10 would highly recommend this school!
Ryan TefftNov 5, 2025My son has been in every class and he loves all of his teachers. They are great, easy to talk to and make you and your child feel like you're part of their family. I would highly recommend Colombia Child Care to anyone who asks me where they should bring their kids .
Wayne SchofieldAug 7, 2025If you’re looking for a safe environment where your little one can learn and grow, this is the place for you. There is nothing like knowing that your child is safe, learning, and being cared for with kindness and care- and this center provides that invaluable experience. Thank you to all the staff that cared for my child and helped him develop into a more-than-ready kindergartener. I am forever grateful!
AngieAug 7, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
Is COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. holds California licence 421711657, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on March 2, 1992. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. hold?
- California licenses COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. care for?
- COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. is licensed for up to 82 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.?
- California records 3 inspection visits to COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC., the most recent on July 2, 2026 and the earliest on record March 17, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.?
- The licence is held by COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Santa Barbara County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 421711657.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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