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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

35 ROTARY WAY, Vallejo, CA 94591

Facility:
483001837
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:
36

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 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 17, 2024

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER from January 14, 2022 through June 18, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of July 16, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

12 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 2 local median in 94591

Compared to 39 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.8
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
53%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
73%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
0.26

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.

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 facility did not posses record of staff 2's immunization against measles which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility did not possess record of Director Justice Willis' health screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(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 mandated reporter training certificates for staff 3 and staff 4 were expired which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2026
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)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child's Records (a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility did not possess record of child 3's health history form and needs and services plan which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101221(a) - 101221(a)
Official code
101221(a)
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 record review, the facility did not possess record of child 2, child 3, and child 5's complete physician report which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2026
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 record review, the facility did not possess complete immunization records for child 3, 4, and 5 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101220.1(g) - 101220.1(g)
Official code
101220.1(g)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on A1-A2, A5 & A7-A8 interviews which stated they saw C1’s black eye but didn’t know how it happened which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(1) - 101429(a)(1)
Official code
101429(a)(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative....sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on A1-A2, A5 & A7-A8 saw C1 sustained a black eye and licensee did not obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(a) - 101226(a)
Official code
101226(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times.Each infant's clothing and diapers shall be changed as often as necessary to ensure that the infant is clean and dry at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on CD, CD1, AD & ACD, A1-A5 & A8 interviews and KinderCare app log C1's diaper was not changed as needed throughout the day which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 20, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101428(b)(2) - 101428(b)(2)
Official code
101428(b)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Confinement to cribs, high chairs, playpens or other similar furniture or equipment shall not be permitted as a form of discipline or punishment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on A1, A5, A7 & P1 interviews, S1 placed C1 & C2 in crib as a form of discipline or punishment which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101423.1(b) - 101423.1(b)
Official code
101423.1(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply:(1)Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted by LPA, staff are not actively supervising children due to S1-S3 & S5 stated they did not witness C1’s incident that caused injuries and S1’s statements that do not corroborate, which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(1) - 101429(a)(1)
Official code
101429(a)(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the LPA’s interviews, it was corroborated that the facility did not notify C1's parent of head injury upon pick-up time the day of the incident. It was corroborated through interviews that C1 obtained a head injury while in care. This posed a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 13, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(a) - 101226(a)
Official code
101226(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101429 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a)In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply:(1)Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and photographic evidence that staff are not actively supervising children due to being on their cellphone, which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews and photographic evidence that staff are not actively supervising children due to being on their cellphone, which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(1) - 101429(a)(1)
Official code
101429(a)(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
101226.3 Observation of the Child (b)Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews that staff are not reporting incidents that occur to parents or child's authorize representative,which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews that staff are not reporting incidents that occur to parents or child's authorize representative,which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226.3(b) - 101226.3(b)
Official code
101226.3(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on evidence received in which two staff are having an argument, yelling derogatory terms while children are present, which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Report comments
Based on evidence received in which two staff are having an argument, yelling derogatory terms while children are present, which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(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 including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with S1 who admitted to aggressively grabbing cup from C1, as a method of handling C1’s undesired behavior, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interview with S1 who admitted to aggressively grabbing cup from C1, as a method of handling C1’s undesired behavior, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 7, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
View official report
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 staff records reviewed at 10:56am which confirmed S1-S5 & S7's staff immunization records were incomplete. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in for several staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Personnel Requirements (1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff records reviewed at 10:56am which revealed S1-S6 were missing Health Screening & S1-S2's records did not contain evidence of negative TB clearances. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above for several staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216(g)(1) - 101216(g)(1)
Official code
101216(g)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (g) A photocopy of the teacher's Child Development Permit as specified in (c)(3) above, or a photocopy of the teacher's transcript(s) documenting successful completion of required course work, shall be maintained at the center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff record reviewed at 10:56am which revealed that S6's record was missing transcript. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in count of one out of six staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(g) - 101216.1(g)
Official code
101216.1(g)
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 staff record reviewed at 10:56am which revealed S2 & S4 were missing AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates. The licensee did not comply with the section cited for several staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 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)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Child's Records (b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (4) Date of Admission. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on six children's (C1-C6) records reviewed at 9:40am which revealed C1-C6's record did not contain date of admission. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101221(b)(4) - 101221(b)(4)
Official code
101221(b)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy. (2) The authorized representative shall sign the plan to verify that he/she has participated in updating it. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on six children's (C1-C6) records reviewed at 9:40am which confirmed C1-C6's Infant Needs & Services Plans were not up to date. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 17, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101419.3(a)(2) - 101419.3(a)(2)
Official code
101419.3(a)(2)
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 LPAs' review of the children's sign/out procedures which appeared to be incomplete. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on statement provided by AD and LPA’s observations of three staff providing care and supervision for 18 infants in the Infant classroom on 05/17/23 at 8:54am. This poses/posed an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 1, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101416.5(b) - 101416.5(b)
Official code
101416.5(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Staff shall place infants up to 12 month of age on their backs for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations of a child (C1) under 12 months old that was unable to climb out of the crib was laying on his/her side, covered with a blanket, and napping on a pillow/cushion on the ground. This poses/posed a potential health, safety and or personal rights risk to the child(ren) in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101430(A) - 101430(A)
Official code
101430(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
If an infant falls asleep before being placed in a crib, staff shall move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations of a child (C1) under 12 months old that was unable to climb out of the crib was napping on a pillow/cushion on the ground instead of a crib. This poses/posed a potential health, safety and or personal rights risk to the child(ren) in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 16, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101430(a)(3)(E) - 101430(a)(3)(E)
Official code
101430(a)(3)(E)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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: Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This required is not met as evidenced by: Based on Department records, staff time sheets and statements provided by S1, CD and AD which corroborated S1 & S2 worked at the facility without a criminal record or exemption clearance; and a $1000 Civil Penalty was assessed, as this posed an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 15, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)