NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN INFANT CARE

315 EAST ALVIN AVENUE, Salinas, CA 93906LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

5 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 25, 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
NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN INFANT CARE
License number
Not listed
Location
315 EAST ALVIN AVENUE, Salinas, CA 93906
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 71.9/100
Inspection record
5 inspections, last inspected March 25, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average71.9 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance18/100

28

Total Violations

Mar 25, 2024

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

0

Unsubstantiated

Mar 25, 2024
2 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (28)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 25, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintMar 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)ComplaintMar 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintMar 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintMar 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintMar 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)ComplaintMar 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintMar 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintMar 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff (S4) is not associated to the facility in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff (S1 & S4) did not have a mandated reporter certificate in file in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above three staff (S1, S2 & S4) have no immunization record on file) and staff (S1, S2 , S3, & S4 have no influenza record in file) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff (S3) did not have a Health Screening Report LIC 503 in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above child (C4 & C6) did not have a Physician's Report LIC 701 on file in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)ComplaintMar 5, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed broken toys, unsanitary stuffed animals, children chair/sofa, adult chair, broken cabinet, and crack flooring in hallway that leads to infant classroom that is a tripping hazard in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above child (C4 & C6) did not have a Physician's Report LIC 701 on file in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220(a)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff (S4) is not associated to the facility in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

LPA conducted a complaint investigation on May 11, 2022 and staff interviews and became aware of a day care child (C-1) incident that occurred on February 2022 where staff (S-1) used foot to avoid child ( C-1) from getting up. LPA did not have evidence to proof that child was punished or abuse. This poses a potential risk to the children in care.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 5, 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. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BComplaintMar 5, 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 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed broken toys, unsanitary stuffed animals, children chair/sofa, adult chair, broken cabinet, and crack flooring in hallway that leads to infant classroom that is a tripping hazard in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Reporting Requirements: The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s). The facility has not submitted a completed director packet to Community Care Licensing (CCL) for review. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type AComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record reviews and interview conducted, on 11/29/2023 a parent had to call 911 after smelling gas. PG & E was called by staff (S-1) and confirmed by PG & E there was a gas leak. On 10/19/2023 Director was informed of a child (C-1) getting flea bites. Flea problem was not taken care of until 11/25/2023. Staff (S-1) realized they had a flea problem & have taken the steps to correct it. Staff (S-1) bug bomb classroom which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above three staff (S1, S2 & S4) have no immunization record on file) and staff (S1, S2 , S3, & S4 have no influenza record in file) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff (S1 & S4) did not have a mandated reporter certificate in file in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Sample C exceedance level is 13.300. This poses a potential risk to the Health, Safety, or Personal Rights of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintMar 5, 2024

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above staff (S3) did not have a Health Screening Report LIC 503 in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN INFANT CARE's safety grade?

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN INFANT CARE has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 71.9 out of 100.

How many violations does NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN INFANT CARE have?

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN INFANT CARE has 28 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 27 serious, and 0 minor.

When was NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN INFANT CARE last inspected?

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN INFANT CARE was last inspected on March 25, 2024.

Has NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN INFANT CARE had any complaints?

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN INFANT CARE has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.

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