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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

17730 RINALDI ST, Granada Hills, CA 91344

Facility:
197403593
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:
96

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionFebruary 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 24, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER from July 26, 2021 through February 24, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 27, 2025 and involved child guidance, with a due date of August 28, 2025.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 3 local median in 91344

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.08

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child...: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation,...threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: ...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff #3 has used an agressively threatening tone of voice and roughly places children in chairs which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff #3 has used an agressively threatening tone of voice and roughly places children in chairs which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 28, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
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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 observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 5 of 5 staff records did not contain current Mandated Reporter Certificates readily available upon request which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 9, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 of 5 staff records did not cont proof of immunization record readily available upon request which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 9, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
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 observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that no staff member has a current Pediatric CPR/ First Aide readily available upon request which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 9, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(f) - 101216(f)
Official code
101216(f)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 5 staff records did not contain a health screening report readily available upon request which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 9, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(2) - 101216(g)(2)
Official code
101216(g)(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Personnel Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 5 records did not have proof TB clearance readily available upon request which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 9, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101217(a)(12) - 101217(a)(12)
Official code
101217(a)(12)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101170 (e) (2) Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review … shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance… This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interivews and record review, the facility did not request a Criminal Record Clearance transfer for Staff #1 and Staff #2 before their employment start date, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interivews and record review, the facility did not request a Criminal Record Clearance transfer for Staff #1 and Staff #2 before their employment start date, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 21, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
Official code
101170(e)(2)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229 (a) (1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision ....(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, ... Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted with Assistant Director, Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 in which disclosures were made that Child #6 and Child #7 were left unsupervised in the facility classroom.
Report comments
Based on interviews conducted with Assistant Director, Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 in which disclosures were made that Child #6 and Child #7 were left unsupervised in the facility classroom.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 19, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights- (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted, Staff #3 said their hand was on child's head and child was crying. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted, Staff #3 said their hand was on child's head and child was crying. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 31, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (C) Any unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 7, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) - 101212(d)(1)(C)
Official code
101212(d)(1)(C)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212 Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports...(d)Upon the occurrence, during the operation....(1) Events reported shall include the following: (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review, Licensee did not observed an injury or ouch report in the child's file. In addition, staff failed to notify the Department by telephone to report an incident involving a child that required medical attention.
Inspector notes
Based on record review, Licensee did not observed an injury or ouch report in the child's file. In addition, staff failed to notify the Department by telephone to report an incident involving a child that required medical attention.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 5, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(a)(d)(1)(B) - 101212(a)(d)(1)(B)
Official code
101212(a)(d)(1)(B)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out 4 preschool classrooms were out of ratio with 25 children to 2 staff which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 26, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 6 employess did not have immunizations on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 5, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) - 1596.7995(a)(1)
Official code
1596.7995(a)(1)
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 in 5 out of 6 did not have current mandated reporter certificate on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 5, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties (f) When the child care center director is absent from the center, arrangements shall be made for a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) to act as substitute. This substitute child care center director shall be aware of center operations, including total enrollment; shall be trained in program operation; and shall be designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children's health and safety. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview statement from director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 Directors has not completed preventative health and safety course certificate on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 8, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101215.1(f) - 101215.1(f)
Official code
101215.1(f)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 19 out of 65 parents fail to sign their child in with their full legal signature which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 5, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(a)(1) - 101229.1(a)(1)
Official code
101229.1(a)(1)