NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL/KINDERPREP
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
30
Total Violations
Sep 10, 2024
Last Inspection
72
Capacity
Complaint History
3 complaint investigations on record.
2
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
4
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (30)
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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.