KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

1485 N. MC DOWELL BOULEVARD, Petaluma, CA 94954LICENSED
D

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

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
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

D
Below Average66.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance0/100

20

Total Violations

Jan 24, 2026

Last Inspection

44

Capacity

Complaint History

9 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

21

Unsubstantiated

Jan 24, 2026
1 substantiated4 unsubstantiated1 citation
Dec 31, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Sep 15, 2025
3 unsubstantiated
Feb 4, 2025
2 unsubstantiated
Oct 23, 2024
5 unsubstantiated
Feb 2, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Jul 7, 2023
1 unsubstantiated
Feb 13, 2023
1 unsubstantiated
Dec 14, 2022
3 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (20)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJan 24, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintApr 11, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintApr 11, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintApr 11, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintApr 11, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintApr 11, 2025

(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).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintApr 11, 2025

(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).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintApr 11, 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 BComplaintApr 11, 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 BComplaintApr 11, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 2, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Jul 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(c)Jul 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Jul 5, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Type BJul 5, 2023

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101221(a)Type BJul 5, 2023

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BJul 5, 2023

(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:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BJul 5, 2023

(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:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(c)Type BJul 5, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(c)Type BJul 5, 2023

(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.

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