MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER

1017 HOLDEN AVENUE, Big Bear City, CA 92314LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

55 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 28, 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
MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
1017 HOLDEN AVENUE, Big Bear City, CA 92314
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
55 inspections, last inspected January 28, 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

84

Total Violations

Jan 28, 2026

Last Inspection

28

Capacity

Complaint History

11 complaint investigations on record.

10

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

12

Unsubstantiated

Jan 28, 2026
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Jan 23, 2026
1 substantiated
Oct 3, 2025
3 substantiated2 unsubstantiated5 citations
Apr 8, 2025
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Nov 5, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Apr 18, 2024
2 unsubstantiated
Dec 16, 2022
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Dec 2, 2022
1 unsubstantiated
Dec 28, 2021
2 unsubstantiated
Sep 2, 2021
1 unsubstantiated
Aug 23, 2021
1 substantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (84)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(1)Type BComplaintJan 16, 2026

(b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below; or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 16, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintJan 16, 2026

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)(3)Type AComplaintJan 16, 2026

(b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(2)Type BComplaintJan 16, 2026

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)Type BComplaintJan 16, 2026

(d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101230(c)Type AComplaintJan 16, 2026

(c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center.

CRITICALSTAFFING101230(c)Type AComplaintJan 16, 2026

(c) A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)ComplaintJan 16, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101230(c)ComplaintJan 16, 2026

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101230(c)ComplaintJan 16, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintJan 16, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(1)ComplaintJan 16, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintJan 16, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(2)ComplaintJan 16, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.4(d)ComplaintJan 16, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintJan 16, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(2)(3)ComplaintJan 16, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintDec 19, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2025

(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)Type AComplaintDec 19, 2025

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: (3) Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back. (a) If the infant’s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, staff shall return the infant to their back for sleeping.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)Type AComplaintDec 19, 2025

(b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1).

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(f)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)ComplaintDec 19, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2025

(b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2025

(b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2025

(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintDec 19, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101538.3(b)Type BDec 8, 2025

(b) In combination programs, indoor activity space provided for school-age child care center children shall be physically separated from space provided for infant care and child care center children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101538.3(b)Dec 8, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 6, 2025

(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)Type AComplaintNov 6, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223.2(a)Type BComplaintNov 6, 2025

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintNov 6, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)ComplaintNov 6, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223.2(a)ComplaintNov 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintNov 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 6, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(4)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)Oct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Oct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Oct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Oct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(c)(1)Oct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BOct 7, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.3(b)Type BOct 7, 2025

(b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101174(d)Type BOct 7, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BOct 7, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.3(c)(1)Type BOct 7, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(f)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(1)ComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223.1ComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216(f)Type AComplaintOct 7, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223.1Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(d)(1)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)(4)Type BComplaintOct 7, 2025

(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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 3, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 3, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 3, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 3, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 3, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type BApr 22, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Apr 22, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 8, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 8, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 5, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 16, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 23, 2021

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 23, 2021

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER's safety grade?

MC DONALD 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 MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER have?

MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER has 84 total violations on record, including 25 critical, 59 serious, and 0 minor.

When was MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on January 28, 2026.

Has MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?

MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER has 11 complaint investigations on record, with 10 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 12 unsubstantiated.

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