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Hartnell College Child Development Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

156 Homestead Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/20/2024
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Hartnell College Child Development Center is a state-funded, play-based preschool grounded in NAEYC principles that supports children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The program offers two 3-hour sessions daily with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, strong family partnerships, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Philosophy
All children construct knowledge through play and exploration in a safe, nurturing environment. The program is based on developmentally appropriate practices, respects each child as a unique individual, emphasizes relationships between children and adults, and incorporates an anti-bias educational approach to nurture self-awareness, comfort with diversity, recognition of unfairness, and empowerment to act against discrimination.
Ages served
Preschool
Hours
Morning session: 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Afternoon session: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Outdoor
Children have access to both indoor and outdoor work spaces designed to support exploration and play.

Programs

  • •Play-based learning
  • •Anti-bias education
  • •Linguistically and culturally responsive experiences
  • •Campus community engagement

Highlights

  • ✓State-funded preschool receiving Title V funds
  • ✓Licensed under California Title 22
  • ✓NAEYC-aligned philosophy
  • ✓Inclusive programming recognizing each child's unique abilities

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