KinderCare Learning Center

CCR 101230(c) · Type B

A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, there were 16 children in the Preschool A room supervised by only one teacher and 20 children in the TK room supervised by only one teacher. It was nap time but not all children were napping which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not prevent child from being bullied. Staff did not prevent child from being inappropriately touched by another child while in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), L.R. conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation inspection, for the purpose of delivering complaint findings regarding the above allegations, and met with Center Director (CD) W.C. and Assistant Director (AD), S.R. It was alleged that Staff did not prevent child from being bullied, specifically that Child 1 (C1) was worried about going to school due to being bullied several times. It was alleged that Staff did not prevent child from being inappropriately touched by another child while in care, specifically that C1 told Parent 1 (P1) that another child Child 2 (C2) inappropriately touched C1. During the initial complaint investigation to the facility on 07/27/26, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), R.M. and D.A. met with Center Director (CD) W.C. to discuss the purpose of the visit. LPAs toured the facility, interviewed Director, and obtained documents. Continue on LIC9099-C Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101229(a) · Type B

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 conducted with AD, S4, S6, S7 & P1, adequate supervision was not provided to children in care, resulting in a C2 eating a crayon which poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk(s) to children in care.

CCR 101161(a) · Type B

(a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. The following was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff and parents, child 7 was suspected of having Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on 7/16/25 and was moved to a classroom belonging to the infant program with two children from the infant program present instead of the center's isolation area which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101226.2(a) · Type B

(a) A center shall be equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff and parents, child 7 was suspected of having Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on 7/16/25 and was moved to a classroom belonging to the infant program instead of the center's isolation area which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101161(a) · Type B

Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyod the conditions and limitations specified on the license. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on Staff and Parent interviews and facility Child Supervision Record obtained by LPA 2 one-year old infants were being supervised in the Discovery Preschool Two's room over several days, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

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 has not been met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation the facility did not comply with the section cited above. The diaper on the bathroom floor, rubber mats and cartet floor mats with exessive dirt and soap stained cardboard box, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Child sustained multiple unexplained bruises while in care INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.M. made an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation visit today, and met with Assistant Director, S.R., for the purpose of delivering findings of the above allegation. LPA previously met with Center Director (CD) W.C. on 12/19/24 to open the complaint, AD on 12/27/2024 and CD on 2/12/25 for further investigation. It’s alleged that a child sustained numerous bruises while in care that appeared to be caused by staff in which the staff could not identify the cause. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, received documents pertaining to the investigation and made observations. From 12/19/2024 through 02/11/2025, interviews were conducted with CD, AD, two staff (S1-S2), and two parents (P2-P3). Further parent interviews were attempted (P1 & P4). Continue on LIC9099-C Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, staff 3, staff 4, and staff 5 (S3, S4, and S5) did not possess current mandated reporter training certificates which poses 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 record review, staff 3 (S3) did not possess proof of immunization against measles which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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 facility did not possess record of staff 3 and staff 4's (S3 and S4) LIC503 Health Screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101220(a) · Type B

(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility did not possess record of child 1, 2, and 3's (C1, C2, and C3) physician's report which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101220.1(g) · Type B

(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the the facility did not possess record of child 2's (C2) immunizations which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101221(a) · Type B

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete and current record for each child is maintained in the child care center. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, child 1's (C1) identification and emergency information card was not signed and child 2's (C2) personal rights and parent's rights forms were not signed which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101216.3(a) · Type B

(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. The following has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review the a classroom in the facility had only one teacher, staff 7 (S7) supervising 13 children which poses a potential health and safety risk to the children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Child sustained multiple bite marks from another child while in care. Staff do not ensure reporting requirements are being met. Staff do not ensure adequate supervision is being provided to children in care. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) R.M. and S.M. made an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation inspection and met with Director (D1) W.C. for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. It was alleged that a child sustained multiple bite marks from another child while in care, staff do not ensure reporting requirements are being met, and staff do not ensure adequate supervision is being provided to children in care. LPAs toured the facility and requested records. Interviews with staff, adults, and children do not corroborate the allegations. Upon review of facility documents, LPA observed a record of an incident on 5/6/24, in which a child (C1) was bitten. The document detailed the staff response in accordance to facility procedure and contained the signature of the child's parent (A1) indicating review of the document. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred, and the findings are unsubstantiated. Continued on LIC9099-C. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

ALLEGATION(S): Staff grabbed day care child in rough manner INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/21/23 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S.M. made an unannounced subsequent complaint investigation inspection and met with Director (D1) W.C. for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. It has been alleged that staff grabbed day care child in a rough manner, specifically that, on 11/13/23 Staff 1 (S1) grabbed Child 1 (C1) by the shirt and yanked them out of the way. LPA conducted interviews with the Director, Assistant Director, Staff 1 through Staff 5 (S1-S5) from 11/21/23 to 12/20/23 and attempted interviews with Child 1 through Child 5 (C1-C5) and Adult 1 (A1). Interviews indicate that S1 was trying to redirect C1 due to potential of Child 2 biting C1 . Although the 11/13/23 incident did occur there is not a preponderance of evidence to indicate that the child’s personal rights were violated, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Continue on LIC9099-C Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101230(c) · Type B

A teacher-child ratio of one teacher supervising 24 napping children is permitted provided that the remaining teachers necessary to meet the overall ratio specified in Section 101216.3(a) are immediately available at the center. This was not met as evidence by. . . Based on observations made, and interviews conducted, on one or more occasions there have been one staff member with 16-24 children during nap time, and not all children were napping. This poses a potential health and safty risk to children in care.