PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER

234 MONTECITO STREET, Watsonville, CA 95076LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 3, 2025

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
PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
234 MONTECITO STREET, Watsonville, CA 95076
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 86.5/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected July 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good86.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance60/100

13

Total Violations

Jul 3, 2025

Last Inspection

24

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

6

Unsubstantiated

Sep 12, 2024
1 substantiated6 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (13)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 12, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintOct 26, 2023

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as rusted toys were located in the sandbox and playground structure has visible dirt/staining, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BComplaintOct 26, 2023

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one staff member out of four present today, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 26, 2023

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above during outside play time when a child entered the kitchen unannounced, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BComplaintOct 26, 2023

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the kitchen fridge and pantry possessed expired food products, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(d)Type BComplaintOct 26, 2023

The Site Director has not been at the faciltiy during the hours of operation (as she is arriving after the center opens), which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)Type BComplaintOct 26, 2023

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one staff member out of four present today, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(d)ComplaintOct 26, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)ComplaintOct 26, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintOct 26, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)(12)ComplaintOct 26, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 26, 2023

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above during outside play time when a child entered the kitchen unannounced, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101215.1(d)Type BComplaintOct 26, 2023

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as rusted toys were located in the sandbox and playground structure has visible dirt/staining, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER's safety grade?

PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 86.5 out of 100.

How many violations does PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER have?

PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER has 13 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 13 serious, and 0 minor.

When was PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER last inspected?

PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER was last inspected on July 3, 2025.

Has PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER had any complaints?

PAJARO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTER has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 6 unsubstantiated.

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