KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO

3655 VIA MERCADO, La Mesa, CA 91941LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 15, 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 LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO
License number
Not listed
Location
3655 VIA MERCADO, La Mesa, CA 91941
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 73.8/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected December 15, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average73.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance0/100

18

Total Violations

Dec 15, 2025

Last Inspection

83

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

0

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

5

Unsubstantiated

Dec 15, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Jun 23, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Jul 31, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Feb 1, 2022
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (18)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 3, 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:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(A)Type BComplaintDec 3, 2025

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 3, 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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintDec 3, 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:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(A)Type BComplaintDec 3, 2025

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintDec 3, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)ComplaintDec 3, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(A)ComplaintDec 3, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintDec 3, 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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type BJun 19, 2023

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BJun 19, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Type BJun 19, 2023

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BJun 19, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJun 19, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BJun 19, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Jun 19, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Jun 19, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.2(e)Jun 19, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO's safety grade?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 73.8 out of 100.

How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO have?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO has 18 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 18 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO last inspected?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO was last inspected on December 15, 2025.

Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO had any complaints?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO has 4 complaint investigations on record, with 0 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 5 unsubstantiated.

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