KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD

1200 PLUM TREE ROAD, Carlsbad, CA 92011LICENSED
F

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

F
Poor52.1 / 100
Health100/100
Safety55/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance38/100

20

Total Violations

Nov 4, 2025

Last Inspection

125

Capacity

Complaint History

5 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

8

Unsubstantiated

May 7, 2025
3 unsubstantiated
May 29, 2024
2 unsubstantiated
May 14, 2024
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Apr 3, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Jan 27, 2022
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (20)

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintNov 4, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BComplaintNov 4, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 4, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BComplaintNov 4, 2025

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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintNov 4, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 4, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 4, 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintNov 4, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintNov 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1ComplaintNov 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintNov 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)ComplaintNov 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintNov 4, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1Type BComplaintNov 4, 2025

All personnel, including licensee... shall be in good health......(2) each person shall have a health-screening report...

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 4, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1Type BComplaintNov 4, 2025

All personnel, including licensee... shall be in good health......(2) each person shall have a health-screening report...

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 4, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 4, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 14, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 3, 2024

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.

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