LITTLE FRIENDS DAY NURSERY
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
3 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 29, 2025
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- LITTLE FRIENDS DAY NURSERY
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 1025 POST DR, Salinas, CA 93907
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 67.0/100
- Inspection record
- 3 inspections, last inspected January 29, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
16
Total Violations
Jan 29, 2025
Last Inspection
64
Capacity
Complaint History
1 complaint investigation on record.
1
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
1
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (16)
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Buildings and Grounds (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. This requirment was not met as evidence by: LPA's conducted a facility tour and observed the urinal in the boys bathroom not in good repair with drain blockage.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on LPA's observation insufficient resilient materials under swings, slides and other similar equipment, and surrounded area that should be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.
Based on observation, On October 29, 2024 LPA's did a physical plant inspection and observed Director stepped out of the outdoor playground leaving only one fully qualified techer (S2) and aid (S1) with twenty seven (27) children. LPA's witness the facility out of ratio again today one (1) aid was supervising nine (9) children in classroom #3. Based on records review staff (S1) is missing units to meet the teacher qualifications.
Based on record review, the Director did not comply with the section cited above for staff (S1) & (S5) did not have a up to date Mandated Reporter Training Certification on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on LPA's observation insufficient resilient materials under swings, slides and other similar equipment, and surrounded area that should be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is LITTLE FRIENDS DAY NURSERY's safety grade?
LITTLE FRIENDS DAY NURSERY has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 67.0 out of 100.
How many violations does LITTLE FRIENDS DAY NURSERY have?
LITTLE FRIENDS DAY NURSERY has 16 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.
When was LITTLE FRIENDS DAY NURSERY last inspected?
LITTLE FRIENDS DAY NURSERY was last inspected on January 29, 2025.
Has LITTLE FRIENDS DAY NURSERY had any complaints?
LITTLE FRIENDS DAY NURSERY has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.