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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

855 PASEO WESTPARK, Irvine, CA 92604

Facility:
304270924
Type:
INFANT 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:
48

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionJuly 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 15, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER from April 14, 2022 through July 15, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 13, 2023 and involved supervision, with a due date of June 23, 2023.

Nine later inspections, from July 11, 2023 through July 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92604

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.14

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: Supervision
Report finding
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time.... Supervision shall include visual observation. Based on staff interviews and statements, it was revealed that Child (C1) was left unattended in crib, in room 1 while staff was in room2. This poses an immediatel health and safety and personal rights risk to children in care
Report comments
Based on staff interviews and statements, it was revealed that Child (C1) was left unattended in crib, in room 1 while staff was in room2. This poses an immediatel health and safety and personal rights risk to children in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 14, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants,Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times,Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: 1. Labored breathing.2. Signs of distress... This requirement was not met as evidenced by review of records. In 1 out of 1 records reviewed there were no sleep checks documented from 060623 to 060823. This poses a potential health and safety and personal rights risk to children in care
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 23, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2) - 101429(a)(2)
Official code
101429(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
101427(g) Infant Care Food Service (g) A supply of bottles and nipples shall be maintained at the infant care center. Bottles and nipples used by one infant shall not be shared with or used by another infant unless sterilized. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviewed and self-reported unusual incident report, C1 was given the incorrect milk bottle during feeding time for a few minutes, in which, C1 drank 1 to 3 ounces of formula milk. This poses and immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviewed and self-reported unusual incident report, C1 was given the incorrect milk bottle during feeding time for a few minutes, in which, C1 drank 1 to 3 ounces of formula milk. This poses and immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 25, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101427(g) - 101427(g)
Official code
101427(g)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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 evidence by interview with director and documents provided of not requiring staff and parents to wear mask while at the facility on 03/09/2022, 03/10/2022 and 03/11/2022.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
1) Health and Safety Code Section 1596.8897 (2) Engaged in conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility, or the people of the State of California. This requirement was not met by evidence of interview and record review. The director engaged in conduct which is inimical of the health and safety of individuals receiving services from the facility.
Correction status
Cleared at visit
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8897(2) - 1596.8897(2)
Official code
1596.8897(2)