KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
23 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 9, 2025
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
- 1520 GREENWOOD AVENUE, Torrance, CA 90503
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 62.5/100
- Inspection record
- 23 inspections, last inspected December 9, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
17
Total Violations
Dec 9, 2025
Last Inspection
16
Capacity
Complaint History
11 complaint investigations on record.
4
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
22
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (17)
(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.
(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.
NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi
NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32The name of the child care center director or fully-qualified teacher designated to act in the director’s absence has been reported to the Department. All children are under supervision, including visual supervision, of a teacher at all times. Facility meets teacher-child ratios. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with contact information for authorized representative and or relatives or others who can assume responsibility for the child and medical assessment. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and observed files were mostly complete with health screening, immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles and current documentation of completed mandated reporter training; one staff was missing the mandated reporter training as well as her immunization records. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 101212). Ms. Puga was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPAs observed that a teachers aid was not on the staff roster of cleared adults, LPAs verified that staff was finger printed at the time of hire but failed to complete a LIC 508 so the finger prints were never associated to the facility. Staff immedi
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
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 62.5 out of 100.
How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER have?
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 17 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 13 serious, and 0 minor.
When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on December 9, 2025.
Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 11 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 22 unsubstantiated.