KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

3223 ASSOCIATED ROAD, Fullerton, CA 92835LICENSED
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

30 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 7, 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
3223 ASSOCIATED ROAD, Fullerton, CA 92835
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 46.5/100
Inspection record
30 inspections, last inspected February 7, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor46.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety55/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

51

Total Violations

Feb 7, 2026

Last Inspection

28

Capacity

Complaint History

13 complaint investigations on record.

8

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

23

Unsubstantiated

Feb 7, 2026
3 unsubstantiated
Dec 11, 2024
1 substantiated4 unsubstantiated1 citation
Sep 27, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Mar 15, 2024
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Mar 1, 2024
3 unsubstantiated
Dec 13, 2023
5 unsubstantiated
Oct 10, 2023
1 unsubstantiated
Dec 19, 2022
1 unsubstantiated
Nov 29, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation
Nov 10, 2022
2 unsubstantiated
Oct 21, 2022
2 substantiated2 citations
Sep 26, 2022
2 substantiated
May 20, 2022
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (51)

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 14, 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 14, 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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintNov 14, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintNov 14, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintNov 14, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 14, 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 14, 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 14, 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 14, 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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintNov 14, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintNov 14, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 14, 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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101217(d)Type AComplaintNov 5, 2025

(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101217(d)Type AComplaintNov 5, 2025

(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care center and shall be available to the licensing agency for review.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 5, 2025

(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:

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintNov 5, 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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101217(d)ComplaintNov 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintNov 5, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintNov 5, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintNov 5, 2025

(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:

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type AComplaintNov 5, 2025

.3(a) Teacher-Child Ratio. (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children …….This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs interviews and records review, it was discovered the classroom was out of ratio on 08/29/2022, as there was one staff supervising 17 children. S2, S4, and S7 disclosed witnessing a classroom being out of ratio. This poses an immediate risk to the safety of the children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BAug 13, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BAug 13, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Aug 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BAug 13, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Aug 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Aug 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BAug 13, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BAug 13, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BAug 13, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BAug 13, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BAug 13, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Aug 13, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 11, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintDec 3, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(a)(b)ComplaintDec 3, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(a)(b)Type BComplaintDec 3, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintDec 3, 2024

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type AComplaintDec 3, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(a)(b)Type BComplaintDec 3, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 27, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 15, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 29, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 21, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintOct 21, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER's safety grade?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 46.5 out of 100.

How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER have?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 51 total violations on record, including 21 critical, 30 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on February 7, 2026.

Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 13 complaint investigations on record, with 8 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 23 unsubstantiated.

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