KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
19 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 24, 2026
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
- 1485 N. MC DOWELL BOULEVARD, Petaluma, CA 94954
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 66.3/100
- Inspection record
- 19 inspections, last inspected January 24, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
20
Total Violations
Jan 24, 2026
Last Inspection
44
Capacity
Complaint History
9 complaint investigations on record.
2
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
21
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (20)
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(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.
(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).
(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).
(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.
(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.
(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.
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.
(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.
(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:
(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:
(c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child.
(c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the 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 66.3 out of 100.
How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER have?
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 20 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 20 serious, and 0 minor.
When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on January 24, 2026.
Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 9 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 21 unsubstantiated.