KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
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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
25
Total Violations
Feb 20, 2026
Last Inspection
28
Capacity
Complaint History
4 complaint investigations on record.
1
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
4
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (25)
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
(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).
(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).
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
(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.
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.
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) 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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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:
(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:
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.