KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

1520 GREENWOOD AVENUE, Torrance, CA 90503LICENSED
D

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

D
Below Average62.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance0/100

17

Total Violations

Dec 9, 2025

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Complaint History

11 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

22

Unsubstantiated

Oct 2, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Aug 25, 2025
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated1 citation
Mar 19, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Nov 8, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Apr 12, 2024
4 unsubstantiated
Mar 19, 2024
1 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations
Jan 24, 2024
7 unsubstantiated
Jul 19, 2023
1 substantiated1 citation
May 23, 2023
3 unsubstantiated
Dec 16, 2022
1 substantiated1 citation
Dec 24, 2021
3 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (17)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)Type BComplaintDec 9, 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 9, 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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(3)Type AComplaintDec 9, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(3)Type AComplaintDec 9, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(3)ComplaintDec 9, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(1)ComplaintDec 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintSep 17, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintSep 17, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BComplaintSep 17, 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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)(1)(A)Type BComplaintSep 17, 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintSep 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)(1)(A)ComplaintSep 17, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintAug 25, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 19, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 19, 2023

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 16, 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 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.

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