Hearts and Hands Christian Childcare & Preschool is a CCLD-licensed Day Care Center (License #274415311) in Salinas serving ages 2–5 in a seven-classroom facility with capacity for 100 children. As part of a multi-site regional chain emphasizing Safety, Love, and Excellence, it operates extended hours (7:00 AM–6:00 PM Mon–Fri) and benefits from Site Director Sarah Morisoli's Early Childhood Education degree and 24 years of field experience. Parent reviews on Yelp (18 reviews) consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment and supportive staff, and the Christ-centered educational model integrates academic learning with social-emotional development. An August 2025 inspection and August 2024 complaint investigation resulted in one Type A and two Type B citations, and the center does not serve infants—a notable gap for families seeking care for younger children.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Christ-centered educational model integrating academic learning with social-emotional development and spiritual growth. Guided by three core pillars: Safety, Love, and Excellence.
Programs & activities: Page references a variety of program options and an enriched environment for children to explore, discover, and learn, but does not detail specific programs or activities.
What sets it apart: Described as a premier Christian childcare and preschool with a faith-based focus. Hours 7:00am-6:00pm; License #274415311; Director Sarah Morisoli holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and has been an educator since 2002.
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Top 10 in Salinas
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Salinas. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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