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M.A.O.F. MOUNTAIN VALLEY EARLY LEARNING CENTER

115 BARDIN ROAD, Salinas, CA 93905

Facility:
274414400
Type:
INFANT CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
72

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJanuary 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 5, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for M.A.O.F. MOUNTAIN VALLEY EARLY LEARNING CENTER from May 26, 2022 through January 5, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 30, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of April 30, 2025.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Two later inspections, from August 21, 2025 through January 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 3 local median in 93905

Compared to 81 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.05

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 04/04/2025 parent (P-1) reported to management witnessing a staff (S-1) using a loud tone of voice in the classroom where her child (C-1) attends. Parent also mentioned she noticed a scratch on her child's (C-1) upper leg which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
On 04/04/2025 parent (P-1) reported to management witnessing a staff (S-1) using a loud tone of voice in the classroom where her child (C-1) attends. Parent also mentioned she noticed a scratch on her child's (C-1) upper leg which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101233(a)(3) - 101233(a)(3)
Official code
101233(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101700.3 Lead Testing Written Directives (b)(1) a result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: After water lead testing was completed, the facility had six identified drinking fountains & faucet, "J,F,C,G,H and E located in infant 1,2,3, and 4 classrooms & hallway had elevated lead above 5.5 ppb. which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Report comments
After water lead testing was completed, the facility had six identified drinking fountains & faucet, "J,F,C,G,H and E located in infant 1,2,3, and 4 classrooms & hallway had elevated lead above 5.5 ppb. which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 6, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency