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Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (831) 724-0175
- Address
- 40 Blanca Lane
- Licensed since
Santa Cruz County context
315*CCLD
Total facilities
2.2*CCLD
Avg citations
3.8*CCLD
Avg visits
0.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on interview,record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above one Staff (S1) did not have proof of immunization for measles which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation interview,record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for one staff member which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101238.2(e)Type B
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the base of the slides on the playground have visible ground, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for outdoor plastic play materials for children which were observed to be visibly dirty, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- 101212(d)(1)(E)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
(d) Upon the occurrence... a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Departments next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report...shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence...(1) Events reported shall include...(E) Epidemic Outbreaks.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interviews, the Licensee did not report cases of epidemic outbreak at the facility to the Department. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, observation, and interviews, staff did not encourage children to wear masks which is a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-06-20.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Watsonville
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2003.
How many citations does Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool have?
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool has 6 citations on record: 6 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool last inspected?
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool was last inspected on June 20, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool?
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 70 children. It is located in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California.
How does Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool compare to other daycares in Santa Cruz County?
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool has 6 citations. The county average is 2.2 citations per facility. There are 315 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Cruz County.
Does Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool have any serious violations?
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool has no Type A (serious) citations. All 6 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool serve?
Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 70 children.
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