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Sacred Heart Preschool

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

135 Market Street, Salinas, CA 93901

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/22/2024
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

Sacred Heart Preschool is an independently licensed program serving children ages three to five, operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The curriculum focuses on fostering moral values, self-esteem, problem-solving skills, and academic readiness through play-based learning and outdoor exploration.

Philosophy
Play is central to early childhood learning. The preschool focuses on fostering moral values, self-esteem, problem-solving skills, academic readiness, and lifelong habits of learning, providing a safe, loving environment where children can explore and grow at a pace that supports both social and emotional development.
Ages served
Ages three to five
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Outdoor
Outdoor play area and structure thoughtfully designed to encourage imagination, creativity, physical activity, and social skills through active games and cooperative play.
Religious
Catholic

Programs

  • •Transition curriculum to elementary program
  • •Outdoor play and exploration

Highlights

  • ✓Leader in Catholic education in the Salinas Valley since 1906
  • ✓Independently licensed program
  • ✓Curriculum designed for smooth transition to elementary
  • ✓Play-based learning approach

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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