KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
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Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
8 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: CLOSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
July 18, 2025
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
- 26912 ESTANCIERO DRIVE, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Status
- CLOSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 66.0/100
- Inspection record
- 8 inspections, last inspected July 18, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
15
Total Violations
Jul 18, 2025
Last Inspection
22
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (15)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dean Thompson conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection to follow up on the self-report Unusual Incident dated 07/17/2025. LPA met with Director Nancy Echeverria then toured the facility. While touring the facility, LPA observed 23 preschool age children and three staff members. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 07/17/2025, a self reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported that a child eloped out of the classroom and exited the the facility without any adult supervision. On 07/17/2025, LPA contacted parent #1 (P1). P1 stated being informed that child #1 (C1) had walked out of their classroom and exited the facility through the double door entrance. C1 was outside without any adult supervision for one to two minutes. On 07/18/2025, LPA interviewed child #1 (C1). C1 mentioned walking out of the classroom to the front door, opened the front door to the facility then went outside to look for mom. C1 mentioned he waited by the door until he was let inside by staff #3 (S3). Continue to page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Dean Thompson LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, e
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dean Thompson conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection to follow up on the self-report Unusual Incident dated 07/17/2025. LPA met with Director Nancy Echeverria then toured the facility. While touring the facility, LPA observed 23 preschool age children and three staff members. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 07/17/2025, a self reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported that a child eloped out of the classroom and exited the the facility without any adult supervision. On 07/17/2025, LPA contacted parent #1 (P1). P1 stated being informed that child #1 (C1) had walked out of their classroom and exited the facility through the double door entrance. C1 was outside without any adult supervision for one to two minutes. On 07/18/2025, LPA interviewed child #1 (C1). C1 mentioned walking out of the classroom to the front door, opened the front door to the facility then went outside to look for mom. C1 mentioned he waited by the door until he was let inside by staff #3 (S3). Continue to page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Dean Thompson LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, e
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dean Thompson conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection to follow up on the self-report Unusual Incident dated 07/17/2025. LPA met with Director Nancy Echeverria then toured the facility. While touring the facility, LPA observed 23 preschool age children and three staff members. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 07/17/2025, a self reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported that a child eloped out of the classroom and exited the the facility without any adult supervision. On 07/17/2025, LPA contacted parent #1 (P1). P1 stated being informed that child #1 (C1) had walked out of their classroom and exited the facility through the double door entrance. C1 was outside without any adult supervision for one to two minutes. On 07/18/2025, LPA interviewed child #1 (C1). C1 mentioned walking out of the classroom to the front door, opened the front door to the facility then went outside to look for mom. C1 mentioned he waited by the door until he was let inside by staff #3 (S3). Continue to page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Dean Thompson LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, e
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dean Thompson conducted an unannounced case management incident inspection to follow up on the self-report Unusual Incident dated 07/17/2025. LPA met with Director Nancy Echeverria then toured the facility. While touring the facility, LPA observed 23 preschool age children and three staff members. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. On 07/17/2025, a self reported Unusual Incident Report (UIR) was filed with the Licensing Office. The facility reported that a child eloped out of the classroom and exited the the facility without any adult supervision. On 07/17/2025, LPA contacted parent #1 (P1). P1 stated being informed that child #1 (C1) had walked out of their classroom and exited the facility through the double door entrance. C1 was outside without any adult supervision for one to two minutes. On 07/18/2025, LPA interviewed child #1 (C1). C1 mentioned walking out of the classroom to the front door, opened the front door to the facility then went outside to look for mom. C1 mentioned he waited by the door until he was let inside by staff #3 (S3). Continue to page 2. NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Dean Thompson LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/18/2025 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form. DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies: Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care. Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care. PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency. CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given. CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, e
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 15, 2024 at 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAS), P Rivas and R Castanon conducted an announced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative, Ms. Nancy Echeveria, Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 71 preschoolers ages 2 to 6 years old in rooms 5, 6, 7(per fire clearance rooms 105, 106, 107) and on license #304370403 requesting increase from 32 to 48 infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months in rooms 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (per fire clearance rooms 101, 102, 103, 104). Hours of operation will be 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday. Present during today’s inspection were 12 preschool children with 2 staff. 15 infants and 6 staff were seen. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Echeveria that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA also advised to ensure exits are secured. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. During today's visit LPAs measured additional room #7 and measurements for rooms 5 and 6 were taken on 11/20/2014. Total indoor activity space measured at 3015.98 in rooms 5, 6, and 7 which is sufficient to SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 2 accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water filter. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 06/05/2024 for a total capacity of 119 (71 preschool, 48 infants). LPA observed a total of 24 sinks and 19 toilets . These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool children and 48 infants The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is brick and which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 11015 square feet for pre schoolers , which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for preschool. For infants the outside square footage based on prior visit is 1504 square feet which insufficient for capacity requested. A waiver will be requested to share playground and different times. Shade is provided via overhang and pop-ups and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on each playground and they are age appropriate based on Director's statement as there was no manufacturer's sticker. The climbing structures are properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by pour and play. Drinking water is available via own water bottles and water filter . LPA observed all SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 3 hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Echeveria was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified fingerprint clearances for staff present during visit via guardian clearances. Facility representative, Ms. Echeveria was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to child
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 15, 2024 at 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAS), P Rivas and R Castanon conducted an announced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative, Ms. Nancy Echeveria, Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 71 preschoolers ages 2 to 6 years old in rooms 5, 6, 7(per fire clearance rooms 105, 106, 107) and on license #304370403 requesting increase from 32 to 48 infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months in rooms 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (per fire clearance rooms 101, 102, 103, 104). Hours of operation will be 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday. Present during today’s inspection were 12 preschool children with 2 staff. 15 infants and 6 staff were seen. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Echeveria that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA also advised to ensure exits are secured. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. During today's visit LPAs measured additional room #7 and measurements for rooms 5 and 6 were taken on 11/20/2014. Total indoor activity space measured at 3015.98 in rooms 5, 6, and 7 which is sufficient to SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 2 accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water filter. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 06/05/2024 for a total capacity of 119 (71 preschool, 48 infants). LPA observed a total of 24 sinks and 19 toilets . These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool children and 48 infants The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is brick and which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 11015 square feet for pre schoolers , which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for preschool. For infants the outside square footage based on prior visit is 1504 square feet which insufficient for capacity requested. A waiver will be requested to share playground and different times. Shade is provided via overhang and pop-ups and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on each playground and they are age appropriate based on Director's statement as there was no manufacturer's sticker. The climbing structures are properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by pour and play. Drinking water is available via own water bottles and water filter . LPA observed all SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 3 hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Echeveria was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified fingerprint clearances for staff present during visit via guardian clearances. Facility representative, Ms. Echeveria was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to child
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 15, 2024 at 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAS), P Rivas and R Castanon conducted an announced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative, Ms. Nancy Echeveria, Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 71 preschoolers ages 2 to 6 years old in rooms 5, 6, 7(per fire clearance rooms 105, 106, 107) and on license #304370403 requesting increase from 32 to 48 infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months in rooms 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (per fire clearance rooms 101, 102, 103, 104). Hours of operation will be 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday. Present during today’s inspection were 12 preschool children with 2 staff. 15 infants and 6 staff were seen. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Echeveria that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA also advised to ensure exits are secured. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. During today's visit LPAs measured additional room #7 and measurements for rooms 5 and 6 were taken on 11/20/2014. Total indoor activity space measured at 3015.98 in rooms 5, 6, and 7 which is sufficient to SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 2 accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water filter. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 06/05/2024 for a total capacity of 119 (71 preschool, 48 infants). LPA observed a total of 24 sinks and 19 toilets . These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool children and 48 infants The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is brick and which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 11015 square feet for pre schoolers , which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for preschool. For infants the outside square footage based on prior visit is 1504 square feet which insufficient for capacity requested. A waiver will be requested to share playground and different times. Shade is provided via overhang and pop-ups and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on each playground and they are age appropriate based on Director's statement as there was no manufacturer's sticker. The climbing structures are properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by pour and play. Drinking water is available via own water bottles and water filter . LPA observed all SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 3 hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Echeveria was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified fingerprint clearances for staff present during visit via guardian clearances. Facility representative, Ms. Echeveria was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to child
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 15, 2024 at 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAS), P Rivas and R Castanon conducted an announced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative, Ms. Nancy Echeveria, Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 71 preschoolers ages 2 to 6 years old in rooms 5, 6, 7(per fire clearance rooms 105, 106, 107) and on license #304370403 requesting increase from 32 to 48 infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months in rooms 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (per fire clearance rooms 101, 102, 103, 104). Hours of operation will be 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday. Present during today’s inspection were 12 preschool children with 2 staff. 15 infants and 6 staff were seen. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Echeveria that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA also advised to ensure exits are secured. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. During today's visit LPAs measured additional room #7 and measurements for rooms 5 and 6 were taken on 11/20/2014. Total indoor activity space measured at 3015.98 in rooms 5, 6, and 7 which is sufficient to SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 2 accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water filter. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 06/05/2024 for a total capacity of 119 (71 preschool, 48 infants). LPA observed a total of 24 sinks and 19 toilets . These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool children and 48 infants The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is brick and which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 11015 square feet for pre schoolers , which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for preschool. For infants the outside square footage based on prior visit is 1504 square feet which insufficient for capacity requested. A waiver will be requested to share playground and different times. Shade is provided via overhang and pop-ups and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on each playground and they are age appropriate based on Director's statement as there was no manufacturer's sticker. The climbing structures are properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by pour and play. Drinking water is available via own water bottles and water filter . LPA observed all SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 3 hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Echeveria was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified fingerprint clearances for staff present during visit via guardian clearances. Facility representative, Ms. Echeveria was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to child
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 15, 2024 at 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAS), P Rivas and R Castanon conducted an announced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative, Ms. Nancy Echeveria, Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 71 preschoolers ages 2 to 6 years old in rooms 5, 6, 7(per fire clearance rooms 105, 106, 107) and on license #304370403 requesting increase from 32 to 48 infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months in rooms 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (per fire clearance rooms 101, 102, 103, 104). Hours of operation will be 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday. Present during today’s inspection were 12 preschool children with 2 staff. 15 infants and 6 staff were seen. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Echeveria that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA also advised to ensure exits are secured. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. During today's visit LPAs measured additional room #7 and measurements for rooms 5 and 6 were taken on 11/20/2014. Total indoor activity space measured at 3015.98 in rooms 5, 6, and 7 which is sufficient to SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 2 accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water filter. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 06/05/2024 for a total capacity of 119 (71 preschool, 48 infants). LPA observed a total of 24 sinks and 19 toilets . These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool children and 48 infants The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is brick and which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 11015 square feet for pre schoolers , which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for preschool. For infants the outside square footage based on prior visit is 1504 square feet which insufficient for capacity requested. A waiver will be requested to share playground and different times. Shade is provided via overhang and pop-ups and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on each playground and they are age appropriate based on Director's statement as there was no manufacturer's sticker. The climbing structures are properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by pour and play. Drinking water is available via own water bottles and water filter . LPA observed all SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 3 hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Echeveria was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified fingerprint clearances for staff present during visit via guardian clearances. Facility representative, Ms. Echeveria was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to child
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25On July 15, 2024 at 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAS), P Rivas and R Castanon conducted an announced Case Management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Facility Representative, Ms. Nancy Echeveria, Licensee is requesting to be licensed for 71 preschoolers ages 2 to 6 years old in rooms 5, 6, 7(per fire clearance rooms 105, 106, 107) and on license #304370403 requesting increase from 32 to 48 infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months in rooms 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (per fire clearance rooms 101, 102, 103, 104). Hours of operation will be 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday. Present during today’s inspection were 12 preschool children with 2 staff. 15 infants and 6 staff were seen. Appropriate ratios and supervision were observed. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children was inspected today. LPA informed Ms. Echeveria that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor activities. LPA also advised to ensure exits are secured. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured new additional indoor and outdoor activity space. During today's visit LPAs measured additional room #7 and measurements for rooms 5 and 6 were taken on 11/20/2014. Total indoor activity space measured at 3015.98 in rooms 5, 6, and 7 which is sufficient to SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 5 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 2 accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool Children. LPA observed all indoor activity space to be complete with safe, age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/mats, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. Drinking water is available in the classrooms via water filter. LPA observed all hazardous items to be inaccessible to children. There are no bodies of water or weapons on the property. Fire clearance was granted on 06/05/2024 for a total capacity of 119 (71 preschool, 48 infants). LPA observed a total of 24 sinks and 19 toilets . These are sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity of 71 preschool children and 48 infants The facility currently has a fully fenced playground area. Fencing is brick and which is at least four feet high. The total square footage for all the outdoor activity space is 11015 square feet for pre schoolers , which is sufficient to accommodate the requested capacity for preschool. For infants the outside square footage based on prior visit is 1504 square feet which insufficient for capacity requested. A waiver will be requested to share playground and different times. Shade is provided via overhang and pop-ups and trees. There are sufficient outdoor age-appropriate toys and play equipment available on the playground. There is a climbing structure on each playground and they are age appropriate based on Director's statement as there was no manufacturer's sticker. The climbing structures are properly anchored. There is adequate cushioning in fall zones of climber provided by pour and play. Drinking water is available via own water bottles and water filter . LPA observed all SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Pat Rivas LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024 FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER: 304270337 VISIT DATE: 07/15/2024 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 32page 3 hazardous items on the playground to be inaccessible to children. Ms. Echeveria was reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified fingerprint clearances for staff present during visit via guardian clearances. Facility representative, Ms. Echeveria was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to child
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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 66.0 out of 100.
How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER have?
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 15 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.
When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on July 18, 2025.