Kids At Play · Infant Center, Salinas
1441 Constitution Blvd. #151, Salinas, CA 93906 · Monterey County
ClosedInfant center
This center is closed. California lists its license as closed as of Jul 16, 2026. Its state inspection history is shown below.
Kids At Play was a licensed child care center in Salinas, CA, licensed for up to 16 children. Its license closed around July 2026. Since February 2021, the state inspected it 1 time and investigated 3 complaints, 2 substantiated, and issued 12 citations, 5 of them Type A. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.
Inspection history
5Type A citations
7Type B citations
1Inspections
2 of 3Complaints substantiated
Every state visit
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety5
Staff ratios2
Background checks1
Supervision1
Training & qualifications1
Health & medication1
Records & paperwork1
Citations, newest first
Staff-infant ratio §101416.5(b)(1)(A)
Director has agreed to submit a written plan to the department listing what has been implemented to ensure that the facility is meeting the required teacher-infant ratio at all times and that aids shall only work under the direct supervision of a teacher to CCL by
Plan of correction due Jul 9, 2024
Type BJul 8, 2024Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Fixtures, furniture, equipment and supplies §101239(n)
Director has agreed to submit a written plan of when crib mattress will be fixed/replaced and send proof (pictures & receipt) once it is completed to CCL by
Plan of correction due Jul 15, 2024
Type AApr 30, 2024Case management visit (other)Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(2)
Based on observation, interview, and record review, staff (S-1) who was present at the facility has cleared fingeprints, but fingerprints are not associated to facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Apr 30, 2024
Type BJan 9, 2024Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on tour observation indoor and outdoor in the Infant Center, LPA observed broken toys and rusted swings outdoors that were not placed inaccessible to children in care. LPA also observed uneven walking surfaces and tree roots making it a tripping hazard to children in care. LPA also observed an old wood shade structure that is a health and safety concern. LPA observed rip mattresses in all infant cribs, two broken cribs, broken blinds, unsanitary carpet in crib area and in infant indoor playground structure, stains in walls & chip wall paint. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 16, 2024
Type AOct 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant fixtures, furniture and equipment §101439(d)(2)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed two baby bouncers in the infant nap area during today's visit.
Plan of correction due Oct 25, 2023
Type AOct 24, 2023InspectionSupervision
Care and supervision of infants §101429(a)(2)(C)(3)
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for all infants which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 7, 2023
Staff-infant ratio §101416.5(b)(1)(A)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Through file review, LPA observed that the teacher in the infant classroom did not have 3 units in Infant and toddler care which places the facility out of ratio since there is no fully qualified teacher in the classroom.
Plan of correction due Oct 25, 2023
Type BOct 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Lead testing of drinking water §1597.16(a)(1)
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facility has not completed Water Lead Tessting.
Plan of correction due Nov 7, 2023
Type BOct 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Disaster and emergency plan §101174(d)
Based on interview and 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. Facility Representative was unable to find the fire drill log.
Plan of correction due Nov 7, 2023
Type BOct 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Infant care teacher qualifications §101416.2(c)(1)(A)
Based on observation, interview and 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.
Plan of correction due Nov 7, 2023
Type BOct 24, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Health-related services §101226(e)(3)(B)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one child in care (C3) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 31, 2023
Type BOct 24, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant needs and services plan §101419.2(a)
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for all infants which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 7, 2023
Complaint investigations
SubstantiatedJul 8, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Apr 25, 2024
Substantiated allegations:
Facility is out of ratio
Facility is in disrepair
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedJan 9, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Dec 29, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedJan 9, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Dec 29, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Facility is not kept clean
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
About this center
Licensed capacity16 children
License typeInfant center
License statusClosed
Licensed sinceJan 12, 2006
ClosedJul 16, 2026
LicenseeDenise Carattini
Last administratorDenise Carattini
State facility #274408753
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Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.
To read the full state reports, search facility number 274408753 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.