KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

2521 WALNUT BOULEVARD, Walnut Creek, CA 94596LICENSED
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 26, 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
2521 WALNUT BOULEVARD, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 53.0/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected February 26, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor53.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety60/100
Staffing20/100
Compliance0/100

21

Total Violations

Feb 26, 2025

Last Inspection

53

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Feb 26, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Sep 18, 2024
2 substantiated2 citations
Jun 30, 2023
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (21)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 26, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSSAFETY101703.3(a)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintDec 19, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(2)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintDec 19, 2024

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101703.3(a)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(2)ComplaintDec 19, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintDec 19, 2024

(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.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintDec 19, 2024

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision....(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs (1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... Supervision shall include visual observation This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was left outside unsupervised which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 18, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintSep 18, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)ComplaintAug 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)ComplaintAug 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 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)(2)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2023

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintAug 30, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 30, 2023

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

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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 53.0 out of 100.

How many violations does KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER have?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 21 total violations on record, including 9 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on February 26, 2025.

Has KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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