NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP

315 EAST ALVIN DRIVE, Salinas, CA 93906LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 10, 2024

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP
License number
Not listed
Location
315 EAST ALVIN DRIVE, Salinas, CA 93906
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected September 10, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

30

Total Violations

Sep 10, 2024

Last Inspection

72

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Nov 20, 2023
2 unsubstantiated
Aug 2, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation
Dec 8, 2021
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (30)

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintSep 10, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintSep 10, 2024

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintSep 10, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BComplaintSep 10, 2024

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BComplaintSep 10, 2024

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintSep 10, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 10, 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 BComplaintSep 10, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2024

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintSep 10, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2024

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintSep 10, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)Type BComplaintSep 10, 2024

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintSep 10, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintSep 10, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintSep 10, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintSep 10, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)ComplaintSep 10, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954ComplaintSep 10, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintSep 10, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintSep 10, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(g)ComplaintSep 10, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 2, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 8, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 8, 2021

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP's safety grade?

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP have?

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP has 30 total violations on record, including 8 critical, 22 serious, and 0 minor.

When was NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP last inspected?

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP was last inspected on September 10, 2024.

Has NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP had any complaints?

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.

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