Livermore · Licensed center
Kiddie Academy
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 36 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 10 licensing inspections since July 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Oct 6, 20261 citation
CCR 101419.2(a)(b)(2Type B
“101419.2 (a)(b)(2) Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interviews and record reviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, as C1’s file was missing the LIC9227, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.”
CCR 101419.2(a)(b)(2
- Sep 2, 2026Nothing cited
- May 27, 2026Nothing cited
- May 12, 2026Nothing cited
- Aug 19, 2025Nothing cited
- Jul 24, 2025Nothing cited
- Oct 22, 2024Nothing cited
Sep 8, 20233 citations
CCR 101416.2(c)(1)(A)Type A
“(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, all teachers in infant component present today, are not fully qualified infant care teachers (does not have infant/toddler units), which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101416.2(c)(1)(A)
CCR 101238(a)Type B
“(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in fence panel in the infant play yard is broken with sharp edges exposed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101238(a)
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
“(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as 3 staff members do not have immunization (pertussis and measles) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
Dec 15, 20221 citation
CCR 101170(e)(1)Type A
“Criminal Record Clearance 101170(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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based record review on Guardian, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as 1 staff member does not have eligible background clearance at the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101170(e)(1)
Jul 20, 20223 citations
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
“(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facilty staff members did not have proof of immunization records.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
CCR 101216(g)(1)Type B
“(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 3 Staff members did not have Health Screening Report (LIC 503), 1 staff members did not have a proof of TB Clearance.”
CCR 101216(g)(1)
HSC 101416.3(b)Type B
“(b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of director, assistant director or fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the inspection, LPA K. observed 5 infants Caterpillar Room, 4 with facility cook/aide and second aide without direct supervision by fully qualified teacher, assistant director or director.”
HSC 101416.3(b)
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 10 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 10 or more times had rules cited at some but not all of theirs, as this center did: 100% of 89.
How all 89 Bay Area centers inspected 10 or more times compare
Of the 89 Bay Area centers the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- October 6, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since July 2022 — 6 cited nothing · 6 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a) In addition to Section 101429, the following shall apply:(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA reviewed video footage provided by facility which show teachers not providing visual supervision to infants in care, which poses a immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care
· September 19, 2024
California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.
Oct 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 6, 2026
CCR 101419.2(a)(b)(2 · Type B
101419.2 (a)(b)(2) Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interviews and record reviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, as C1’s file was missing the LIC9227, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Jul 2026 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · July 20, 2026
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- -Staff did not follow safe sleep protocol.
Unsubstantiated
- -Staff inappropriately restrained infant.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101430(a)(3)(A) · Type B
101430 Infant Care Activities (a) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply:(3) All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center whenever the infant desires. (A) Staff shall place infants up to 12 month of age on their backs for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interviews and record review, licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The interviews and video footage revealed that an infant was placed on the stomach to sleep during nap time, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jul 2024 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · July 11, 2024
HSC 101429(a)(1) · Type A
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants (a) In addition to Section 101429, the following shall apply:(1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA reviewed video footage provided by facility which show teachers not providing visual supervision to infants in care, which poses a immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B
Personal Rights - 101223(a)(2) 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, record review and photographs/video footage received, Facility did not comply with the section cited above. where a child was bitten and sustained an injury requiring medical attention. which posed a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · September 8, 2023
CCR 101416.2(c)(1)(A) · Type A
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, all teachers in infant component present today, are not fully qualified infant care teachers (does not have infant/toddler units), which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101238(a) · Type B
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in fence panel in the infant play yard is broken with sharp edges exposed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as 3 staff members do not have immunization (pertussis and measles) which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
May 2023 Complaint 2 of 3 allegations substantiated
Complaint · May 3, 2023
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Personal Rights: Staff leave day-care child in soiled diaper for extended periods of time
- Lack of supervision: Due to a lack of supervision, child was bit/hit by other day care children
Unsubstantiated
- Personal Rights: Day-care child sustained diaper rash while in care due to staff not changing timely
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B
Personal Rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, staff leave day-care child in soiled diaper for extended periods of time and which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
CCR 101229(a) · Type B
Lack of supervision: The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, children have hit/bit other children in care, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Feb 2023 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · February 14, 2023
CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from...other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including...toileting; or withholding of...aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidence by: a child's personal rights were violated when facility staff failed to change a child's diaper which resulted in a diaper rash. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of the children in care.
Dec 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 15, 2022
CCR 101170(e)(1) · Type A
Criminal Record Clearance 101170(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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based record review on Guardian, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as 1 staff member does not have eligible background clearance at the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Oct 2022 Complaint 1 of 3 allegations substantiated
Complaint · October 11, 2022
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Facility is out of ratio
Unsubstantiated
- Staff are not following day care child's sleep plan
- Staff allowed day care child to cry excessively
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101216.3(a) · Type A
101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio - (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). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based file review and interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as 3 staff files did not have transcripts and two staff member's units could not be determined that the individuals to be fully qualified, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jul 2022 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 20, 2022
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facilty staff members did not have proof of immunization records.
CCR 101216(g)(1) · Type B
(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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 3 Staff members did not have Health Screening Report (LIC 503), 1 staff members did not have a proof of TB Clearance.
HSC 101416.3(b) · Type B
(b) An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of director, assistant director or fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. During the inspection, LPA K. observed 5 infants Caterpillar Room, 4 with facility cook/aide and second aide without direct supervision by fully qualified teacher, assistant director or director.
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Details
- Phone
- (925) 292-1948
- Address
- 1400 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore, 94551
- License
- 013422427
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 12 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 5 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=7, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=5, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=2, Type B citations=5. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
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Medium means the middle half of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 31 to 75 children. Small is 8 to 30; large is 76 to 312.