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Little Friends Day Nursery

1025 Post Dr, Salinas, CA 939074.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$403
year first licensed
1994
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About Little Friends Day Nursery

Little Friends Day Nursery is a licensed child care center in Salinas, California. The state has licensed it since December 15, 1994, for up to 64 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Nov 2022, with 0 Type A and 9 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Friends Day Nursery has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Monterey County has a median price of $403 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Monterey County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$403
Home daycare$319

Toddler

Center$252
Home daycare$271

Preschool

Center$198
Home daycare$254

School age

Center$101
Home daycare$197

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Friends Day Nursery

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Little Friends Day Nursery since Nov 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 9 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
64 children
First licensed
1994
License number
#270702246
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Summary

5 visits since Nov 2022 · Last visit Sep 17, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 9, as the state counts them

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  1. Sep 17, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Apr 13, 2026Inspection
  3. Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  4. Jan 7, 2025Visit
  5. Nov 16, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Friends Day Nursery

Is Little Friends Day Nursery licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 15, 1994.

Does Little Friends Day Nursery have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Little Friends Day Nursery since Nov 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 9 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Little Friends Day Nursery care for?

64, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Friends Day Nursery's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Friends Day Nursery cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (831) 424-2145 to ask.

What is Little Friends Day Nursery's phone number?

(831) 424-2145.

Where is Little Friends Day Nursery?

1025 Post Dr, Salinas, CA 93907. The nearest other daycare we list is Boronda Meadows Elementary Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).