Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.25
- Local median
- 0.43
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
2521 WALNUT BOULEVARD, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
- Facility:
- 073401900
- Type:
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 17, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- California Community Care Licensing Division
- District office:
- Not listed
- License effective:
- Not found
- Capacity:
- 53
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionSeptember 4, 2024
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 30, 2023
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER from April 7, 2022 through September 4, 2024.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 4, 2024 and involved child guidance, with a due date of September 5, 2024.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 94596
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- (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 interviews conducted it was determined that the facility has been having an odor in the facility due to the rodent infestation and a water leak under the building, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 5, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews conducted it was determined that the facility has a rodent infestation and rodent droppings were found on the floor in the children's bathroom, kitchen, and in the classrooms which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 5, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101238(a)(1) - 101238(a)(1)
- Official code
- 101238(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff files reviewed today did not have current Mandated Reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
- Official code
- 1596.8662(b)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection a newly hired staff MEENU SINGH was present but not associated to this facility or any other Kindercare facility owned by same licensee. Director stated she started working on 7/24/23, is in training and not helping out in the classrooms yet. LPA verified with CCLD office staff and Guardian Background showed person had working eligible association to another licensed childcare facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 26, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(e) - 101170(e)
- Official code
- 101170(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel Requirements (f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff present today did not have current certification in EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Director stated everyone's expired in May 2023 and they did not schedule to renew it yet; which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
- Official code
- 101216(f)
No recorded violations in this report