Walnut Creek · Licensed center
KinderCare Learning Center
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 53 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 1 of its 4 licensing inspections since April 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Aug 19, 2026Nothing cited
- Aug 30, 2023Nothing cited
Jul 26, 20233 citations
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff files reviewed today did not have current Mandated Reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
CCR 101170(e)Type B
“(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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection a newly hired staff MEENU SINGH was present but not associated to this facility or any other Kindercare facility owned by same licensee. Director stated she started working on 7/24/23, is in training and not helping out in the classrooms yet. LPA verified with CCLD office staff and Guardian Background showed person had working eligible association to another licensed childcare facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101170(e)
CCR 101216(f)Type B
“(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff present today did not have current certification in EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Director stated everyone's expired in May 2023 and they did not schedule to renew it yet; which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(f)
- Apr 7, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 1 of this center's 4 inspections. Bay Area centers inspected 4 times split three ways: 41% had fewer, 38% the same, and 21% more (569 centers).
How all 569 Bay Area centers inspected 4 times compare
Of the 569 Bay Area centers the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None41%
- 1 of 438%This center
- 2 of 415%
- 3 of 46%
- All 41%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- August 19, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since April 2022 — 3 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
(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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted it was determined that the facility has been having an odor in the facility due to the rodent infestation and a water leak under the building, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
· September 4, 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.
Aug 2024 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · August 29, 2024
CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type A
(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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted it was determined that the facility has been having an odor in the facility due to the rodent infestation and a water leak under the building, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
CCR 101238(a)(1) · Type A
(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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews conducted it was determined that the facility has a rodent infestation and rodent droppings were found on the floor in the children's bathroom, kitchen, and in the classrooms which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Jul 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · July 26, 2023
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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff files reviewed today did not have current Mandated Reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101170(e) · Type B
(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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection a newly hired staff MEENU SINGH was present but not associated to this facility or any other Kindercare facility owned by same licensee. Director stated she started working on 7/24/23, is in training and not helping out in the classrooms yet. LPA verified with CCLD office staff and Guardian Background showed person had working eligible association to another licensed childcare facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101216(f) · Type B
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff present today did not have current certification in EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Director stated everyone's expired in May 2023 and they did not schedule to renew it yet; which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (925) 935-3276
- Address
- 2521 Walnut Blvd, Walnut Creek, 94596
- License
- 073401900
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Sources and dates
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 2 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 1 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=2, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=0, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=2, Type B citations=0. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Who runs it ccld.dss.ca.gov
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.