KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
23 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
November 4, 2025
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 3, 2026
- Provider
- KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 1200 PLUM TREE ROAD, Carlsbad, CA 92011
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 52.1/100
- Inspection record
- 23 inspections, last inspected November 4, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
20
Total Violations
Nov 4, 2025
Last Inspection
125
Capacity
Complaint History
5 complaint investigations on record.
2
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
8
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (20)
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
All personnel, including licensee... shall be in good health......(2) each person shall have a health-screening report...
(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.
All personnel, including licensee... shall be in good health......(2) each person shall have a health-screening report...
(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.
(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.
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD's safety grade?
KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 52.1 out of 100.
How many violations does KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD have?
KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD has 20 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.
When was KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD last inspected?
KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD was last inspected on November 4, 2025.
Has KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD had any complaints?
KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD has 5 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 8 unsubstantiated.