MC DONALD LEARNING CENTER
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
84
Total Violations
Jan 28, 2026
Last Inspection
28
Capacity
Complaint History
11 complaint investigations on record.
10
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
12
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (84)
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
(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.
(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.
(b) The medical assessment shall provide the following: (2) Results of a test for tuberculosis.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or 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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.
(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.
(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).
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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).
(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).
(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.
(b) There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance.
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
(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.
(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.
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.
(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.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
(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).
(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.
(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.
(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.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (1) In a safe condition for the activities planned.
(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
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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.