KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

1101 ROSE DRIVE, Benicia, CA 94510LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

32 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 18, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
1101 ROSE DRIVE, Benicia, CA 94510
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
32 inspections, last inspected February 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

87

Total Violations

Feb 18, 2026

Last Inspection

48

Capacity

Complaint History

13 complaint investigations on record.

7

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

22

Unsubstantiated

Jan 14, 2026
1 substantiated1 citation
Nov 20, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Aug 28, 2025
1 substantiated3 citations
Apr 29, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Apr 28, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Apr 15, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Mar 6, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Oct 30, 2023
2 unsubstantiated
Dec 12, 2022
9 unsubstantiated
Nov 8, 2022
3 unsubstantiated
Sep 26, 2022
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Sep 12, 2022
1 unsubstantiated
Jul 16, 2021
2 substantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (87)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(4)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (4) Initials of person who conducted each check

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(4)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(a)(d)(1)(C)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(3)(7)(B)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(A)ComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(3)(7)(B)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(a)(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type AComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(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:

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type AComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(a)(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(A)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Page 2 Per Facility representative younger infants bring their own bottles, food and formula and they are stored in their cubbies and older infants are provided table food according to the menu provided by the facility. Menus are posted on the parent board upon entrance of the facility once a month. In the caterpillar classroom (2-3 years old) LPAs observed cleaning supplies stored in a high cabinet out of reach of children. LPAs observed a filtered water container and cups available for children. Children in this classroom are offered breakfast, lunch and a snack by the facility. There is a restroom in the classroom which contained one sink and one toilet. Per Facility Representative, the infant program uses the preschool yard for outdoor play. Per Facility Representative, the infant program has been using this yard for a few years. There is a yard at the front of the facility which was previously used by the infants but per facility representative, is not being used due to it not being approved for use by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). LPAs informed Director that a waiver or prior approval from CCLD is required any time there is a change in the physical plant for a facility- A type B citation will be issued. During the inspection LPAs observed preschool children entering the Tiny Tots classroom to access the play yard. Per Director, that is the only way to access play yard. LPAs informed Director that each licensed component shall be physically separate from each other. A type B citation will be issued. LPAs reviewed children's records. Two out of three children's records were missing the physician report and the individual feeding plan. All three files reviewed did not have the 15 minute sleep log. LPAs reviewed staff files. Staff files did not contain the child care provider training certificate. At least one staff

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(b)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32Page 2 Per Facility representative younger infants bring their own bottles, food and formula and they are stored in their cubbies and older infants are provided table food according to the menu provided by the facility. Menus are posted on the parent board upon entrance of the facility once a month. In the caterpillar classroom (2-3 years old) LPAs observed cleaning supplies stored in a high cabinet out of reach of children. LPAs observed a filtered water container and cups available for children. Children in this classroom are offered breakfast, lunch and a snack by the facility. There is a restroom in the classroom which contained one sink and one toilet. Per Facility Representative, the infant program uses the preschool yard for outdoor play. Per Facility Representative, the infant program has been using this yard for a few years. There is a yard at the front of the facility which was previously used by the infants but per facility representative, is not being used due to it not being approved for use by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). LPAs informed Director that a waiver or prior approval from CCLD is required any time there is a change in the physical plant for a facility- A type B citation will be issued. During the inspection LPAs observed preschool children entering the Tiny Tots classroom to access the play yard. Per Director, that is the only way to access play yard. LPAs informed Director that each licensed component shall be physically separate from each other. A type B citation will be issued. LPAs reviewed children's records. Two out of three children's records were missing the physician report and the individual feeding plan. All three files reviewed did not have the 15 minute sleep log. LPAs reviewed staff files. Staff files did not contain the child care provider training certificate. At least one staff

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(4)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (4) Initials of person who conducted each check

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(A)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(3)(7)(B)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 14, 2026

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 9, 2026

Based on multiple statements that corroborated that the Pre-K and other classrooms operating out of ratio on multiple occasions for several weeks. This posed a posed an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type BComplaintJan 9, 2026

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)(1)Type AComplaintJan 9, 2026

(b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.2(d)(1)Type AComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 9, 2026

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 9, 2026

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.99(c)(3)Type BComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(e)(4)Type BComplaintJan 9, 2026

All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(e)(4)Type BComplaintJan 9, 2026

All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 9, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 9, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 9, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 9, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintJan 9, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type BComplaintJan 9, 2026

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)(1)Type AComplaintJan 9, 2026

(b) All licensed Child Care Centers operating in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010, shall test their water for lead pursuant to these written directives.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(b)(1)ComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.2(d)(1)ComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.99(c)(3)ComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.2(d)(1)Type AComplaintJan 9, 2026

Based on the Aide in the Pre-K class did not meet the Teacher Aide qualifications of Title 22 regulations, 101216.2 which allows 18 children to be in care with a fully qualified Teacher and a Teacher’s Aide. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)ComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(e)(4)ComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)ComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.99(c)(3)Type BComplaintJan 9, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type AComplaintDec 8, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type AComplaintDec 8, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)(1)ComplaintDec 8, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 28, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 28, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 28, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 29, 2025

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 26, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 26, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Apr 5, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a)Type AApr 5, 2022

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a)Type AApr 5, 2022

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Type BApr 5, 2022

(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. Under no circumstances shall ANY infant be left unattended.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BApr 5, 2022

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a)Apr 5, 2022

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Apr 5, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(1)Apr 5, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Apr 5, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Apr 5, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Apr 5, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Apr 5, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BApr 5, 2022

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 16, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 16, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER's safety grade?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER have?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 87 total violations on record, including 27 critical, 60 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on February 18, 2026.

Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 13 complaint investigations on record, with 7 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 22 unsubstantiated.

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