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INFANT CENTER ✓ Licensed

Kids At Play

Salinas, CA · Monterey County
★ ★ ★ ½ ☆ 3.5 (5 reviews)
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD. #151, Salinas, CA 93906
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Quick Facts

Capacity
16 children
Type of Care
DAY CARE CENTER; INFANT CENTER;
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (831) 769-8697
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD. #151
Salinas, CA 93906
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Licensed INFANT CENTER
Active License
License Number
274408753
Issued By
California Department of Social Services
District Office
SAN JOSE REGIONAL OFFICE

Reviews

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Lucy Martinez
2023-05-13 15:46:30
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I had a wonderful experience so far I just signed up , the staff has been very friendly , I have looked at other facilities . I felt like this one was more accommodating to my work schedule and me personally I’m very picky my child is currently in the infant room I haven’t had any problems so far staff is good at notifying me of anything, I feel safe to leave my child here every day, I’ve looked at other daycares and home day cares. I have tried a few daycares out , this one I liked and feel it fits my child’s needs the girls in the infant room have given superb care thank you.

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Josephine Willard
2023-02-14 06:26:17
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Would be my chil up and there was blood on his genitals. When I would talk to the teachers about it they acted like they didn't speak English. Never a friendly hello or good morning. When I gave 2 week notice of terminated childcare the director called me the next day saying my child could no longer attend. Horrible experience.

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Lucy
2020-12-03 20:00:13
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

muy buena escuela, yo recomiendo.

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Jaszmin
2016-10-13 06:56:12
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I, on the other hand have had an excellent experience with this child center in particular. All 4 of my children have attended and graduated from this center, with my youngest currently in the Koala classroom. My oldest went to this school when it was located on Elwood. Not only do they prepare your kids for kinder, they teach your kids how to read and write, send home homework packets, and really show that educating our children is their top priority! Thank you Ms. Denise + Staff ! - Jaszmin Mills

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June1
2016-06-22 03:29:07
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

The staff and Director are very unprofessional. The Director is loud, confrontational, and seriously unworthy of her title. I question why she's been in business for so long due to all the complaints and citations that this company has received. There is one exception to this complaint and that is Ms. Maria, she is a hardworking lady who is very good at what she does. She is on point and knows exactly how to keep the children happy and safe. Unfortunately, she is working for the wrong company. One very important note I would like everyone to know is that my children were not in a safe, friendly, and peaceful environment all the time. There were three incidents (ouchy reports) in less than a month! Every time I would speak to the director about those incidents she would get offended and support her staff rather than take advantage of the opportunity. She also called to confront me because I advised the staff members to please keep an extra eye on my child due to having incidents every week. The first incident my child was scratched on the face, when I received the incident report it noted that I was contacted and I was not. The third incident my child was hit on the head, but the staff member couldn't tell me exactly what had occurred. Thats what led me to questioning their child care skills. There were several times I would randomly walk in the facility and I would hear the director yelling or speaking very loudly to her daughter in front of the children. Please look up this company on the state website or call the licensing department before considering leaving your child at this location.

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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Type Inspection Dates Reports/Citations
Complaint 2024-07-08 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
Other 2024-04-30 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Complaint 2024-01-09 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
Inspection 2023-10-24 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Summary 10/24/2023 Type A Citation: 4; Type B Citation: 5; 101416.5(b)(1)(A), 101170(e)(2), 101439(d)(2), 101429(a)(2)(C)(3), 101416.5(b)(1)(A), 101239(n), 101238(a), 1597.16(a)(1), 101174(d), 101416.2(c)(1)(A), 101226(e)(3)(B), 101419.2(a)
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
07/29/2024

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