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Orcutt Hl Rd/E Rice Ranch, Santa Maria, 93455
Large Family Child Care HomeLarge Family Child Care Home – Large homes may care for up to 12 to 14 children, and must have an assistant working with them to care for the children.
Licensed The California Department of Social Services has licensed the operator of a child care center or family child home to provide nonmedical care and supervision of children in a group setting for less than 24 hours a day.
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Arias Family Child Care

  • Ages 1 years - 10 years
  • Business Hours
    Business Hours
    • Mo 05:45 AM - 05:30 PM
    • Tu 05:45 AM - 05:30 PM
    • We 05:45 AM - 05:30 PM
    • Th 05:45 AM - 05:30 PM
    • Fr 05:45 AM - 05:30 PM

License Number: 426216891 Click the link below to visit the California Department of Social Services Transparency Website. Use this site to view the last five years of licensing reports for this child care program. This will include their inspection reports and complaint investigation reports on the facility. More in-depth information is available at the local licensing office.

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  • Academic
    • Academic

    Academic programs for young children focus on activities such as counting, reading, and writing. They are usually more structured and adult-driven. Academic-based programs are more focused on learning outcomes rather than the learning process.

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  • Art based
    • Art based

    Art-based programs use music, art, dance and drama to teach the whole child. This method is common in early childhood education through grade 2.

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  • Child Development
    • Child Development

    Child Development Programs are designed to meet a wide variety of needs of children and their families. These services may include care and supervision, learning activities, community resources, and parent support, and they offer free or reduced costs for eligible families. Source: CA Education Code 8028.

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  • Child Directed
    • Child Directed

    In child-directed learning programs, children are free to explore their interests and ideas. Teachers/caregivers act as facilitators of learning instead of providing direct instruction.

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  • Developmentally Appropriate Practices
    • Developmentally Appropriate Practices

    Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is the method teachers use to provide the best education to each child. DAP seeks to treat children as individuals, and meet them where they are developmentally.

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  • Homework/Study time
    • Homework/Study time

    These are child care programs that offer dedicated time and space for homework and studying.

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  • Montessori
    • Montessori

    The Montessori method emphasizes the development of a child's own initiative and natural abilities, especially through practical play. Children are allowed to develop at their own pace.

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  • Parent Involvement
    • Parent Involvement

    A parent's involvement has been shown to increase positive child outcomes. In many early childhood programs, parents are welcome and encouraged to take part in a variety of activities.

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  • Play based
    • Play based

    Inspired by a child's natural love of Play, this type of learning style builds many skills and helps set a foundation for future learning and success.

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  • Playgroup
    • Playgroup

    A playgroup is a regular and relaxed space where groups of young children can play, learn, do activities and interract with other children while supervises by a parent/caregiver.

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  • Potty training
    • Potty training

    Some programs require children to be potty trained. Others allow children to transition while in carel. Parents and child care providers must work as a team in order to ensure a successful and healthy transition.

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  • Pre-kindergarten/Preschool
    • Pre-kindergarten/Preschool

    In California, students do not have to attend school until age 6. Those who do, will get a head start in life. This is why there are so many early educational opportunities. These include three publicly-funded Pre-K options. These include California State Preschool Program, Head Start, and Transitional Kindergarten.

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  • Project based
    • Project based

    Project Based Learning (PBL) is an approach that helps preschool and older children learn by engaging in real-world and meaningful long-term projects. Students learn by doing rather than studying.

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  • Religious
    • Religious

    Some religious organizations, child care centers and family child care providers offer child care programs grounded in religious beliefs. All child care facilities in the State of California must receive a license to operate or meet the requirements to be license-exempt. Religious programs are expected to meet the same requirements as non-religious programs.

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  • Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
    • Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

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Openings

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The Basics

The Basics

  • Language: Spanish
  • Schedule: Full Time, Part time, Full year
  • Transportation: Car
  • Meals: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack, Dinner, Child Care Food Program (CCFP)
  • Special Needs Experience: No
  • Accreditation: -
  • Subsidies Accepted: Other Public Contract, Accepts Subsidized Payment
  • Quality Improvement Efforts: FCCHEN
  • QCC Score: - Quality Counts California is a rating system for child care programs. The scores range from 1 to 5. QCC scores are based on many things, such as caring relationships, low teacher-child ratio, a safe and healthy environment, and more. A quality score is one factor to consider when looking for child care. We always recommend visiting the program for yourself when choosing the right fit. Learn more about QCC here.
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About Arias Family Child Care

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