KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

1006 METRO CENTER BLVD, Foster City, CA 94404LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 5, 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 3, 2026

Provider
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
1006 METRO CENTER BLVD, Foster City, CA 94404
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 85.0/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected February 5, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good85.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

15

Total Violations

Feb 5, 2026

Last Inspection

52

Capacity

Complaint History

1 complaint investigation on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Aug 9, 2021
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (15)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintFeb 5, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 5, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 5, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintFeb 5, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 5, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BJul 14, 2023

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Jul 14, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Jul 14, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BJul 14, 2023

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff have not completed mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Jul 14, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type BJul 14, 2023

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 staff have not completed mandated reporter training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.871(c)(1)(A)Type AJul 14, 2023

(e) Criminal Record Clearance All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: At 9am during inspection LPA observed 1 uncleared indivdual. This poses an immediate health & safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BJul 14, 2023

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)Type BJul 14, 2023

NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER's safety grade?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.0 out of 100.

How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER have?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 15 total violations on record, including 9 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on February 5, 2026.

Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 1 complaint investigation on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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