KIDS AT PLAY

1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD. #151, Salinas, CA 93906LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 12, 2024

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
KIDS AT PLAY
License number
Not listed
Location
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD. #151, Salinas, CA 93906
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 66.3/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected September 12, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average66.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance0/100

59

Total Violations

Sep 12, 2024

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Complaint History

5 complaint investigations on record.

5

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

2

Unsubstantiated

Sep 12, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Jul 29, 2024
2 substantiated2 citations
Mar 28, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Mar 27, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Jul 27, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (59)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 29, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 29, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)(1)(A)Type AComplaintApr 30, 2024

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. (1) An aide may be substituted for a teacher when all of the following conditions are met: (A) There is a fully qualified teacher directly supervising no more than 12 infants, and

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)(1)(A)ComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)ComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439(d)(2)ComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(3)ComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)(1)(A)ComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)ComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)ComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintApr 30, 2024

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(3)Type AComplaintApr 30, 2024

(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintApr 30, 2024

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type AComplaintApr 30, 2024

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)(1)(A)Type AComplaintApr 30, 2024

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. (1) An aide may be substituted for a teacher when all of the following conditions are met: (A) There is a fully qualified teacher directly supervising no more than 12 infants, and

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(3)Type AComplaintApr 30, 2024

(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type AComplaintApr 30, 2024

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintApr 30, 2024

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)(1)(A)Type BComplaintApr 30, 2024

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. (1) An aide may be substituted for a teacher when all of the following conditions are met: (A) There is a fully qualified teacher directly supervising no more than 12 infants, and

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintApr 30, 2024

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintApr 30, 2024

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BComplaintApr 30, 2024

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(n)Type BComplaintApr 30, 2024

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Records: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance. LPA reviewed 10 children’s files and 6 staff files. LPA evaluated transcripts and signed the Evaluation of Teacher Qualifications (LIC 9095) form for one staff member. LPA reviewed the facility roster & personnel report. At least one opening/closing staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/First-Aid Certification. Mandated Reporter certificates were reviewed. Director was reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. Sign in and out procedure was observed and documents reviewed. Emergency Drills are recorded and performed at least every six months. Per facility representative, there are no firearms on the premises. Documents required to be posted in a prominent area were reviewed. Observations: At 11:40am, LPA Uribe accompanied the director to escort two children from the day care to the neighboring elementary school. The elementary school is located two properties over from the facility and is a short walk's distance. LPA Uribe observed the procedure of dropping off the afternoon TK class students and the pick up of the morning TK class students as performed each day by facility staff. LPA Uribe, the director, and the child picked up from the elementary school arrived back at the facility around 11:55am. Children who attend school at the elementary school (TK or Kindergarten) will be picked up from or dropped off at their classrooms by facility staff at the child care center. LPA Uribe observed that the facility staff who escort the children to and from the school maintained visual supervision of the children at all times while walking them to, from, and on campus of the elementary school. LPA Uribe observed the staff member walk the children onto campus and to the door of their classroom and ensured t

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)(1)(A)Type BComplaintApr 30, 2024

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. (1) An aide may be substituted for a teacher when all of the following conditions are met: (A) There is a fully qualified teacher directly supervising no more than 12 infants, and

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439(d)(2)Type AComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintApr 30, 2024

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101439(d)(2)Type AComplaintApr 30, 2024

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 28, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 27, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintNov 30, 2023

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintNov 30, 2023

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(g)Type AComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101218.1(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(b) At the time of acceptance of each child in care, the licensee shall inform each child's parent or authorized representative of his/her rights that include, but are not limited to, the following:

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(g)ComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101218.1(b)(1)ComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)ComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(g)Type AComplaintNov 30, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101218.1(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

Based on tour observation indoor and outdoor of the toddler & preschool, LPA toured outdoor play areas and observed children's bikes, cars, waffle blocks, play house, chairs, easel, and broken toys, one play structure was rusted in several places, a part of the play ground structure was removed leaving behide a piece of concrete with screws sticking out, and uneven walking surfaces tripping hazard to children in care (toddler & preschool outdoor area). LPA observed disrepair items were not placed inaccessible to children in care. LPA toured the preschool classroom and observed broken blinds, dusty ceilings & indoor play area stairs dusty, sprider webs, rip carpet, dirty rug, stain walls & chip paint, a lose baseboard in children bathroom. LPA observed rip napping mats, rip carpet, stain walls & chip paint in the toddler classroom. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 30, 2023

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 27, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIDS AT PLAY's safety grade?

KIDS AT PLAY has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 66.3 out of 100.

How many violations does KIDS AT PLAY have?

KIDS AT PLAY has 59 total violations on record, including 19 critical, 40 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KIDS AT PLAY last inspected?

KIDS AT PLAY was last inspected on September 12, 2024.

Has KIDS AT PLAY had any complaints?

KIDS AT PLAY has 5 complaint investigations on record, with 5 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 2 unsubstantiated.

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