KinderCare Learning Center, #1335

CCR 101174(d)(2) · Type B

(d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. (2) The drills shall be documented. This documentation shall be kept in the child care center for at least one year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having a disaster drill log available for review.

CCR 101217(a)(12) · Type B

(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). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having a TB test result for Staff #4

CCR 101229.1(a)(1) · Type B

(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring full legal signature is being used. At least 1 child was found to be signed in/out by the parent with just a first name.

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Staff do not prevent child from bullying other children in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Today, July 1, 2026 at 10:02AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) P.D.L.C. and V.E. met with Asst. Director, Ms. V.U., for a complaint visit. Forty-nine (49) preschool children and six (6) staff were present during this visit. A complaint allegation of Personal Rights - Staff do not prevent child from bullying other children was received. Based on interviews of staff, children, and review of records, LPA received conflicting information during the course of the investigation. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, the preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur has not been met. The above allegation was found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. There was no deficiency cited for this allegation. Exit interview was conducted with asst. director, Ms. U. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided. The Notice of Site Visit form was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights - Child sustained concussion due to staff neglect or physical abuse INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Today, 5/22/2026 at approximately 11:02AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), P.D.L.C. for an unannounced complaint investigation visit. LPA met with center Director, P.B. Fifty-three (53) children and 6 staff were present during this visit. An allegation was made that a child sustained concussion due to staff neglect or physical abuse. Based on interviews conducted and review of pertinent information received during the course of this investigation, LPA received conflicting information. The allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, the preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur has not been met. There was no deficiency cited for this allegation. Exit interview was conducted with center director, Ms. B. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided. The Notice of Site Visit form was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

HSC 1596.8595(c) · Type B

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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two of the five children's files were missing LIC9224 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Interviews indicate that children are allowed to wander out of the classroom alone, which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101161(a) · Type B

Limitations on Capacity.A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Facility commingled children enrolled in the infant program with toddler option children when needed for ratio which is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type A

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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Interviews indicate that staff allow children to share pacifiers which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (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. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY INTERVIEWS WHICH REVEALED STAFF HAS USED A HARSH TONE WHEN SPEAKING TO CHILDREN ON THE PLAY YARD.

ALLEGATION(S): OTHER- staff smoke marijuana at the daycare INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On September 6, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) T.A. met with center director P.B. to deliver the findings to the above complaint allegation. Upon arrival there are 44 preschool age children present along with 7 preschool staff. During this analyst's last visit, interviews was conducted with staff. Today a brief interview has been conducted with the director. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with center director P.B. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff yelled at a day care child while in care Staff mishandled day care child INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 3/20/24, at 2:14PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.F. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings to the above allegation and met with Director P.B. Present in care were 45 preschoolers and nine additional staff members. During the investigation LPA F. conducted interviews with parents, staff and children, observed the classrooms, reviewed center documentation regarding the allegation and did a walk through of the center. Interviews indicated that the teachers do use loud vioces with the children however there is conflicting information regarding whether or not it is for used for only safety reasons. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Exit interview conducted with Director Appeal Rights, Report, Notice of Site visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 3/20/24, at 2:14PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C.F. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings to the above allegation and met with Director P.B. Present in care were 45 preschoolers and nine additional staff members. During the investigation LPA F. conducted interviews with parents, staff and children, observed the classrooms, reviewed center documentation regarding the allegations and did a walk through of the center. Interviews indicated conflicting information regarding the exact incident of when a child was mishandled. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. Exit interview conducted with Director Appeal Rights, Report, Notice of Site visit provided. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101238.2(d) · Type B

Outdoor Activity Space The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: 1) In a safe condition for the activities planned. (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation the outdoor play space has not been maintained which is a potential safety hazard for children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

Personal Rights 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 has not been met as evidence by: Based on record review and interviews the center did not prevent injury to children in care, which is a potential personal risk to children.