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Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool

Daycare center in Salinas, CA. 345 East Alvin Drive, Salinas, CA 93906

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Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool in Salinas, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity100 children
Citations on file3 (1 Type A)
On the register since2017

About the program

Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Salinas, California, on the state register since 2017. It is licensed for 100 children and serves preschool ages.

Hearts and Hands Preschool in Salinas is a faith-based childcare center serving children ages two to six.

The program follows a faith-based, academic and play-based approach and states ACSI accreditation.

Faith-basedAcademicPlay-basedACSI accreditedOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,018 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 274415311
Licence statusActive since 2017
Licensed capacity100 children
Inspections on file3
AccreditationACSI (stated by the program)
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file3Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)119 of 118 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints13 inspection visits · last visit August 2025

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101238(g) · 1596.857(b) · 101700.3(b)(1) · 101238(a)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

My child has been with Michelle, the director, and Hearts and Hands now for about 2.5 months. I have been at multiple facilities and I can't even put into words how wonderful the staff is at Hearts and Hands. Hearts and Hands embraced my child, took him into their arms as if he were their own, and truly has impacted us in ways in which I cannot even describe. The children not only learn curriculum, but how to be…

Tessa Spurlock · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

It’s always hard to trust someone with your 2 year old while you are at work. My wife and I looked and looked and we are so happy to have ran into Hearts and Hands. Mrs Patti my daughters teacher it’s a caring individual that has been educating my daughter. I can see that my daughter looks at her as she was a closed family member. I cannot say enough good things about this care/school center. Michelle(director) is…

Junio Martinez · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

All the teachers and director are very caring and supportive of the students. I feel comfortable leaving my child here and she comes home happy from having a good day. The curriculum is great and they enforce manners. Nothing but a great experience here.

kelli cervantes · 5/5 on Google · 6 years ago

Our son has been going here for over a year and they are awesome! He loves coming to school every day and I am glad we found a great place for him to learn and make friends. The staff is truly wonderful and makes you feel comfortable leaving your child in their care.

Paul Felder · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago
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Getting there

345 East Alvin Drive, Salinas, CA 93906

Questions about Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool

Is Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool licensed?

Yes. Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 274415311), with a licensed capacity of 100 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 3 citations for Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool, 1 of them Type A, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool take?

Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool cost?

Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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