KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

1285 MORELLO AVENUE, Martinez, CA 94553LICENSED
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 16, 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
License number
Not listed
Location
1285 MORELLO AVENUE, Martinez, CA 94553
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 46.5/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected October 16, 2025
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

31

Total Violations

Oct 16, 2025

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Complaint History

4 complaint investigations on record.

5

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Aug 26, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Jun 12, 2023
3 unsubstantiated
Aug 10, 2022
3 substantiated2 citations
Jun 17, 2022
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (31)

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintOct 16, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(a)(2)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(a)(2)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintOct 16, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)Type BComplaintOct 16, 2025

(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(a)(2)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229.1(b)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintOct 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 26, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(a)(b)Type BApr 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)Type BApr 20, 2023

(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(a)(b)Apr 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)Apr 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)Apr 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BApr 20, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)Type BApr 20, 2023

(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BApr 20, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)Type BApr 20, 2023

(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(c)Type BApr 20, 2023

(c) Current proof of completion for each licensed child day care provider or applicant for that license, administrator, and employee of a licensed child day care facility shall be submitted to the department upon inspection of the child day care or upon request by the department.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(a)(b)Type BApr 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BApr 20, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BApr 20, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Apr 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Apr 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 10, 2022

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 10, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 17, 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 31 total violations on record, including 2 critical, 29 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on October 16, 2025.

Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?

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

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