KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

1081 FOXWORTHY AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95118LICENSED
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

43 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 18, 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 1, 2026

Provider
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
1081 FOXWORTHY AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95118
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 55.5/100
Inspection record
43 inspections, last inspected February 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

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

53

Total Violations

Feb 18, 2026

Last Inspection

48

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (53)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(E)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 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).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8595Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(A)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101229(a)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(b) The person who brings the child to, and removes the child from, the center shall sign the child in/out.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(2)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(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:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(1)(A)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: (A) Medications shall be kept in a safe place inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(1) The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that children occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(3)(B)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(1)(A)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(7)(B)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) 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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.1(c)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2026

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(e)(B)Type BComplaintFeb 11, 2026

101217 Personnel Records (c) All personnel records shall be available to the Department to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 11, 2026

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3Type BComplaintFeb 11, 2026

(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).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(2)Type BComplaintFeb 11, 2026

(e) 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: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 2, 2025

(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:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101220.1(g)(1)Type BComplaintDec 2, 2025

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.2(b)(2)Type BComplaintDec 2, 2025

(b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type AComplaintDec 2, 2025

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AComplaintDec 2, 2025

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type AComplaintDec 2, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)Type BComplaintDec 2, 2025

(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101438.1(c)(2)(A)Type AComplaintDec 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintDec 2, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216(g)(1)Type BComplaintDec 2, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BJun 19, 2025

(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:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BJun 19, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)(1)(A)Type BJun 19, 2025

(c) To be a fully qualified infant care teacher, a teacher shall have the following: (1) Completion, with passing grades, of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood or child development education at an accredited or approved college or university. (A) At least three of the units required in (c)(1) above shall be related to the care of infants or shall contain instruction specific to infants.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170e(1)Type AJun 19, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)(2)Type BJun 19, 2025

A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101438.2(b)Type BApr 21, 2025

(b) Outdoor activity space shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BApr 21, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BApr 21, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BApr 21, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)(1)Type BApr 21, 2025

(c) To be a fully qualified infant care teacher, a teacher shall have the following: (1) Completion, with passing grades, of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood or child development education at an accredited or approved college or university.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BApr 21, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BApr 8, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101227(a)(7)(B)Type BApr 8, 2025

101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) 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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BApr 8, 2025

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BApr 8, 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)(2)Type BApr 8, 2025

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101419.3(a)Type BComplaintOct 25, 2024

(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101226(3)(B)Type BComplaintOct 25, 2024

Type B citation - 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 F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 55.5 out of 100.

How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER have?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 53 total violations on record, including 9 critical, 44 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on February 18, 2026.

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