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 inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER from July 20, 2022 through April 30, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 8, 2026 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of April 29, 2026.
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
17
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
12
3 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
8
2 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 4 local median in 91773
Compared to 22 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.71
Local median
0.5
0.71This provider
0.5Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
41%
Local median
17%
41%This provider
17%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
47%
Local median
33%
47%This provider
33%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.09
0This provider
0.09Local average
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.
Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in conductibg fire drills every 6 months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 29, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101174(d) - 101174(d)
Official code
101174(d)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based onon observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in conducting 15 minute sleep logs for 2 out of 5 infants which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and documentation, Licensee did not provide the supervision necessary in the classroom resulting in children getting injured. This is a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Staff grabbed the bottle of cleaning solution instead of the bottle of water and sprayed it in the air as a form of play, as a result, the cleaning solution touched the child's face. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Staff-Infant Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Director confirmed that on 5/19/2023, she was alone with 8 toddlers for about 1-2 hour. This poses an immedicate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 2, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health Related Service. In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: The licensee shall develop and implement a written plan to record the administration of prescription and nonprescription medications and to inform the child's authorized representative daily when such medications have been given. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Director confirmed medication was not administered as instructed on the date mentioned due to staff miscommunication and also she was alone with 8 toddlers and couldn't step away . This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Personal Rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions....to physical functioning. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: S2 and S3 witnessed S1 slap the hand of C1. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
**This is an amended report** 101416.5 Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observation on 04/24/23, 2 aides were caring for 8 infants alone.This poses an immediate Health, Safety and/or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: 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 ...The requirement is not met as evidenced by: Staff spoke to child inappropriately, telling child "you smell and will need to talk to their parent" while child changing child's diaper. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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 staff #3 lack record which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 12, 2022
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 , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in staff #2 certificate expired in 2021 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 26, 2022
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Needs and Services Plan (b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in child #4 lack record in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.