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LAURA'S BARN PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER

30 HITCHCOCK ROAD, Salinas, CA 93908

Facility:
274416281
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:
24

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionFebruary 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 21, 2024

Summary

This summary covers six available inspections for LAURA'S BARN PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER from April 20, 2022 through February 19, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 26, 2026.

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

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
6

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

6 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 93908

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.25

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (h) Infant changing tables shall: (1) Have a padded surface no less than one-inch thick and be covered with washable vinyl or plastic. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: 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. Changing Table is missing padded surface.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 26, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101439(h)(1) - 101439(h)(1)
Official code
101439(h)(1)
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Infant Needs and Services Plan - Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews, three out of the 20 children's files that were reviewed, the Infant Needs and Services Plan was completed after the children's first day at the center. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 13, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101419.2(a) - 101419.2(a)
Official code
101419.2(a)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Infant Needs and Services Plan - The authorized representative shall be provided with a copy of the needs and services plan and any subsequent updates. This requirement is not not met as evidenced by: Based on owner's statement and record reviews, the facility failed to provide authorized representatives with a copy of the needs and services plan and any subsequent updates. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 13, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101419.2(c) - 101419.2(c)
Official code
101419.2(c)