KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

30062 SANTA MARGARITA PARKWAY, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688LICENSED
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

20 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 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
30062 SANTA MARGARITA PARKWAY, Rancho Sta Margarita, CA 92688
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
Inspection record
20 inspections, last inspected December 16, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

20

Total Violations

Dec 16, 2025

Last Inspection

40

Capacity

Complaint History

6 complaint investigations on record.

5

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

10

Unsubstantiated

Aug 15, 2025
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Jul 18, 2025
3 substantiated2 citations
Sep 20, 2024
2 unsubstantiated
May 13, 2024
5 unsubstantiated
Dec 12, 2022
1 unsubstantiated
Sep 29, 2022
1 substantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (20)

CRITICALSTAFFING101233(a)(3)ComplaintDec 16, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintDec 16, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101233(a)(3)Type AComplaintDec 16, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101233(a)(3)Type AComplaintDec 16, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 16, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 16, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BComplaintOct 10, 2025

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.1(a)Type BComplaintOct 10, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.1(a)Type BComplaintOct 10, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.1(a)ComplaintOct 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)ComplaintOct 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101428(b)ComplaintOct 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101428(b)Type BComplaintOct 10, 2025

Infant Care Personal Services (b) The infant shall be kept clean and dry at all times.(2) Each infant's clothing and diapers shall be changed as often as necessary to ensure that the infant is clean and dry at all times. This requirement was not met as evidence by records review and statements. On 06/09/2022 records reviewed revealed that the child in question was not provided a diaper change for a long period of time. Statement received by a staff stated that the children are not provided a diaper change when napping so the child is not interrupted. This poses a risk.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)Type BComplaintOct 10, 2025

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101428(b)Type BComplaintOct 10, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 15, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 18, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 18, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 29, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 29, 2022

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

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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 60.0 out of 100.

How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER have?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 20 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

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

Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 6 complaint investigations on record, with 5 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 10 unsubstantiated.

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