Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 0.5
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
7221 CHURCH STREET, Highland, CA 92346
- Facility:
- 364804288
- 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:
- 24
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 inspectionJune 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER from September 22, 2021 through June 30, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 30, 2026 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of July 14, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92346
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 71%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 2, 2026June 30, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, on 05/29/2026, a confirmed incident occurred resulting in two teachers aids supervising 9 infants without direct supervision from a qualified teacher. This is an immediate health safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
- Official code
- 101416.5(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Infant Care Teacher Qualifications and Duties (f) Teachers shall visually observe aides whenever aides are working with infants… This was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, on 05/29/2026, a confirrmed incident occurred resuting in two teachers aids supervising 9 infants without direct supervision from a qualified teacher. This poses a potential health safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 14, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101416.2(f) - 101416.2(f)
- Official code
- 101416.2(f)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, ... a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day... In addition, a written report containing the information... shall be submitted to the Department... This was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, on 05/29/2026, a confirmed incident occurred resulting in lack of appropriate supervision and staff/child ratios. This was not reported to licensing when it occurred. This poses a potential health safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 14, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101212(d) - 101212(d)
- Official code
- 101212(d)
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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, on 06/10/2026 LPA observed and recorded information that napping cots were provided and utilized in the toddler room for infants under the age of 1 year. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 14, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
- Official code
- 101223(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment (b) A crib or portable-crib… shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib. This was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, on 06/10/2026 LPA observed and recorded information that napping cots were provided and utilized in the toddler room for infants under the age of 1 year. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 14, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101439.1(b) - 101439.1(b)
- Official code
- 101439.1(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Waivers and Exceptions (b) The Department has the authority to approve the use of alternate concepts, programs, services… (1) Such alternatives shall be carried out with provisions for safe and adequate services… This was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, on 06/10/2026, the toddler room was not operating by approved waiver guidelines by allowing infants under age 1 to nap on cots in the toddler room's activity space. This poses an potential health safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by July 14, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101175(b)(1) - 101175(b)(1)
- Official code
- 101175(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Staff-Infant Ratio (b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed one staff member supervising 5 infants. The facility was unable to immediately resolve the infant/teacher ratio due to staffing limitations around 9:00am. Additional staffing arrived around 10:00am, restoring the ratios. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
- Official code
- 101416.5(b)
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 LPA’s observation and Staff records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Staff 4 did not have proof of MMR and Tdap vaccine on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 16, 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s observation and Infant records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, Child 3 did not have proof of immunizations on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 16, 2024
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
- Official code
- 101220.1(g)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- (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:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and record review, S1 was working in the infant classroom without being associated to the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 14, 2022
More details
- Official CA class
- Type A deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
- Official code
- 101170(e)(2)
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 LPA observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff members 2, 3, and 4 had expired Mandated Reporter Certificates in their files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 22, 2021
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
- Child's Medical Assessments (a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 4 and Child 8's files were missing LIC701 Physician Report which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 22, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101220(a) - 101220(a)
- Official code
- 101220(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Immunizations (g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 4 and Child 5's files were missing Immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by October 22, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
- Official code
- 101220.1(g)
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 LPA observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child 4, Child 5, Child 6 and Child 8's files were missing LIC9227 Individual Sleeping Plan, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- Correction status
- Plan of correction due by September 29, 2021
More details
- Official CA class
- Type B deficiency
- Report section
- CCR 101419.2(b)(2) - 101419.2(b)(2)
- Official code
- 101419.2(b)(2)