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The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education

5050 El Carro Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013
licensed capacity
45
a week, county median
$453
year first licensed
2020
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About The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education

The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education is a licensed child care center in Carpinteria, California. The state has licensed it since September 18, 2020, for up to 45 children.

It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Oct 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Licensed capacity
45 children

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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K, preschool and summer camp
CurriculumThe Carden Method®
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Barbara County has a median price of $453 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Santa Barbara County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$453
Home daycare$363

Toddler

Center$309
Home daycare$305

Preschool

Center$242
Home daycare$286

School age

Center$115
Home daycare$207

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education since Oct 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
45 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#426216022
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Summary

2 visits since Oct 2022 · Last visit Nov 4, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Nov 4, 2025Inspection
  2. Oct 10, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education

Is The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 18, 2020.

Does The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education since Oct 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (805) 745-8448 to confirm.

How much does The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (805) 745-8448 to ask.

What is The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education's phone number?

(805) 745-8448.

Where is The Howard Carden Sch. Early Childhood Education?

5050 El Carro Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013. The nearest other daycare we list is Coastal Family Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).