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Little Friends Day Nursery

1025 POST DR, SALINAS, CA 93907Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
64
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Apr 13, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 13, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By: 101218.1 (E) At the Time of Acceptance of Each Child Into Care and for All Children in Car Eon August 7, 2002, the Licensee Shall Give…CCR 101218.1

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Three children's files were missing LIC995 Notification of Parent's Rights. POC Due Date: 04/20/2026

    • General Provisions and Definitions (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…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff missing measles and pertussis POC Due Date: 04/27/2026

    • Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff missing Mandated report POC Due Date: 04/20/2026

  2. Jan 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Teacher-Child Ratio (B) The Licensee May Use Teacher Aides in a Teacher-child Ratio of One Teacher and One Aide for Every 15 Children in Attendance. This Requirement Is Not Met As…CCR 101216.3(b)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  3. Nov 16, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • Outdoor Activity Space (E) As a Condition of Licensure, the Areas Around and Under High Climbing Equipment, Swings, Slides and Other Similar Equipment Shall Be Cushioned With…CCR 101238.2(e)

      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. POC Due Date: 11/23/2022

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