KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WORLD TRADE

12135 WORLD TRADE DRIVE, San Diego, CA 92128LICENSED
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

19 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 29, 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 - WORLD TRADE
License number
Not listed
Location
12135 WORLD TRADE DRIVE, San Diego, CA 92128
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 55.5/100
Inspection record
19 inspections, last inspected January 29, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor55.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

65

Total Violations

Jan 29, 2026

Last Inspection

44

Capacity

Complaint History

5 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

6

Unsubstantiated

Nov 3, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Feb 12, 2025
1 substantiated2 unsubstantiated2 citations
May 8, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Dec 22, 2023
2 unsubstantiated
Mar 9, 2023
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (65)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)ComplaintJan 29, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintJan 29, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(c)ComplaintJan 29, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)ComplaintJan 29, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101237(a)ComplaintJan 29, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

Based on observation and interview with the Director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility had recently replaced the play structure at their preschool and pre-k playground. The construction started in May and it was completed at the end of June of 2023. Facility did not notify licensing prior to the alterations. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

Criminal Record Clearance All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met as staff Andrehya Azzato has been working at the facility for over a year and her fingerprint is not associated to the facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101237(a)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

THIS IS NOT A DEFICIENCY. FACILITY CONDUCTED A FIRE DRILL ON SEPTEMBER 2024.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: (3) Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back. (a) If the infant’s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, staff shall return the infant to their back for sleeping.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: (3) Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back. (a) If the infant’s Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] does not have Section C completed, staff shall return the infant to their back for sleeping.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101237(a)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

Alteration to Existing Buildings or New Facilities Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(c)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Two staff missing Mandated Reporter Training on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type AComplaintJan 29, 2026

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as one out of seven outlet (outlet used for drinking) tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the directive above, as three out of seven outlet tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). (both drinking fountains has been shut off since COVID). This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(c)Type BComplaintJan 29, 2026

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information: (12) Tuberculosis test documents as specified in Section 101216(g).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)ComplaintJan 29, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 3, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.814(b)(4)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

.3 Observation of the Child (b) Any unusual behavior, any injury or signs of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized representative and recorded in the child's record. Based on LPA interviews and facility documentation, the injury to child C1 was neither observed, monitored, nor reported by staff, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Two staff missing Mandated Reporter Training on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(g)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff T.H. is missing a copy of transcript on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as the facility did not maintain a pool inspection log for review by the Department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(g)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff T.H. is missing a copy of transcript on file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff failed to provide visual supervision on 11/15/2024 during transition, a 2 year old child was left in the classroom while the rest of the children transitioned to the outdoor play area. According to staff, child was without visual supervision for approximately 2 minutes. This posesd a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101174(d)(2)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

THIS IS NOT A DEFICIENCY. FACILITY CONDUCTED A FIRE DRILL ON SEPTEMBER 2024.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

Based on LPA interviews, the toileting and/or diapering needs for child C1 were not met, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.814(b)(4)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as the facility did not maintain a pool inspection log for review by the Department, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

Based on LPA interviews, the behaviors and actions of child C1 were not observed by staff during outside playtime, resulting in the child being partially unclothed and exposed, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE1596.814(b)(4)ComplaintOct 27, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101174(d)(2)ComplaintOct 27, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintOct 27, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintOct 27, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.1(g)ComplaintOct 27, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintOct 27, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff failed to provide visual supervision on 11/15/2024 during transition, a 2 year old child was left in the classroom while the rest of the children transitioned to the outdoor play area. According to staff, child was without visual supervision for approximately 2 minutes. This posesd a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101174(d)(2)Type BComplaintOct 27, 2025

Based on observation and interview with the Director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility had recently replaced the play structure at their preschool and pre-k playground. The construction started in May and it was completed at the end of June of 2023. Facility did not notify licensing prior to the alterations. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 12, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 12, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 8, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)Type BJul 11, 2023

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BJul 11, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.814(b)(4)Type BJul 11, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

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

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BJul 11, 2023

(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.

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101428(b)(2)Type BJul 11, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101428(b)(2)Type BJul 11, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)Type BJul 11, 2023

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)Type BJul 11, 2023

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BJul 11, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(a)Type BJul 11, 2023

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(a)Type BJul 11, 2023

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.814(b)(4)Type BJul 11, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)Jul 11, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Jul 11, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)Jul 11, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Jul 11, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(a)Jul 11, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226.3(b)Type BJul 11, 2023

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101428(b)(2)Jul 11, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Jul 11, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.814(b)(4)Jul 11, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BJul 11, 2023

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 9, 2023

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WORLD TRADE's safety grade?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WORLD TRADE has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 55.5 out of 100.

How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WORLD TRADE have?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WORLD TRADE has 65 total violations on record, including 6 critical, 59 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WORLD TRADE last inspected?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WORLD TRADE was last inspected on January 29, 2026.

Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WORLD TRADE had any complaints?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WORLD TRADE has 5 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 6 unsubstantiated.

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