KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

18727 CARMENITA, Cerritos, CA 90703CLOSED
D

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

20 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: CLOSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 20, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
18727 CARMENITA, Cerritos, CA 90703
Status
CLOSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 67.8/100
Inspection record
20 inspections, last inspected February 20, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average67.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety55/100
Staffing85/100
Compliance0/100

25

Total Violations

Feb 20, 2026

Last Inspection

28

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Feb 20, 2026
2 unsubstantiated
Oct 6, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Aug 17, 2022
1 unsubstantiated
Mar 5, 2021
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (25)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Type BComplaintNov 6, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)ComplaintNov 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Type BComplaintNov 6, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintNov 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 6, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 6, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 6, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)Type BComplaintJul 14, 2025

(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).

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)Type BComplaintJul 14, 2025

(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).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.866(d)(1)Type BComplaintJul 14, 2025

(a)(1) In addition to other required training, at least one director or teacher at each day care center...shall have at least 15 hours of health and safety training...(A) Pediatric first aid.(B) Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)... (d) Completion of the training required pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be demonstrated... (1) A current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation card issued either by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association, or by a training program that has been approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority pursuant to Section 1797.191. (2) A current pediatric first aid card issued either by the American Red Cross or by a training program that has been approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority pursuant to Section 1797.191.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)ComplaintJul 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.866(d)(1)ComplaintJul 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.866(d)(1)Type BComplaintJul 14, 2025

(a)(1) In addition to other required training, at least one director or teacher at each day care center...shall have at least 15 hours of health and safety training...(A) Pediatric first aid.(B) Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)... (d) Completion of the training required pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be demonstrated... (1) A current pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation card issued either by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association, or by a training program that has been approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority pursuant to Section 1797.191. (2) A current pediatric first aid card issued either by the American Red Cross or by a training program that has been approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority pursuant to Section 1797.191.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BJun 21, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(i)Type BJun 21, 2023

101239(i) There shall be one toilet and one handwashing fixture, separate from and in addition to the number of toilets and handwashing fixtures required in (h) above, designated for use by children who are ill, for use by staff, and for emergency use. This toilet and handwashing fixture shall be conveniently located in relation to the isolation area.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(1)Jun 21, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Jun 21, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Jun 21, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(1)Type BJun 21, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(b)(1)Type BJun 21, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BJun 21, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(i)Type BJun 21, 2023

101239(i) There shall be one toilet and one handwashing fixture, separate from and in addition to the number of toilets and handwashing fixtures required in (h) above, designated for use by children who are ill, for use by staff, and for emergency use. This toilet and handwashing fixture shall be conveniently located in relation to the isolation area.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BJun 21, 2023

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BJun 21, 2023

(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:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(i)Jun 21, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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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 67.8 out of 100.

How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER have?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 25 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 25 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on February 20, 2026.

Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.

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