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KinderCare Learning Center

At a glance

  • Medium center, licensed for 72 children.
  • Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 6 of its 7 licensing inspections since November 2022.

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Licensing inspections

  • Jun 3, 20262 citations
    • CCR 101229(a)(1)Type B
      • “101229 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 has not been... ...met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff failed to adequately supervise C1 when C1 behave inappropriately around other children which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.”

        CCR 101229(a)(1)

    • CCR101212(a)Type B
      • “101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited when facility... commingled preschool and school age children for an hour in the morning which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.”

        CCR101212(a)

  • Feb 20, 20262 citations
    • CCR 101223(a)(3)Type A
      • “101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain...or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with... ... the section cited above when staff has observed S1 yelling at children mutliple times and S1 was osberved grabbing a child by their shoulders which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.”

        CCR 101223(a)(3)

    • CCR 101212(d)Type B
      • “101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by... ... based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the facility failed to report incident within 24 hours which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.”

        CCR 101212(d)

  • Oct 27, 20251 citation
    • CCR 101212(d)Type B
      • “101212 Reporting Requirements: Upon the occurrence...of any of the events specified in (d)(1)...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day...In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be... ...submitted to the Depart. within 7 days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview &record review, Licensee did not comply with the reg. above due to failing to report infectious cases in April, June, July, & October of 2025”

        CCR 101212(d)

  • Jul 17, 20254 citations
    • CCR 101216.2(e)Type B
      • “(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff present, Staff (S1), an Aide, was supervising a pre-k classroom alone & without a teacher supervising, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101216.2(e)

    • CCR 101221(b)(6)Type B
      • “(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 7 children's files reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101221(b)(6)

    • 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff present, Staff (S1), an Aide, was supervising a pre-k classroom alone & without a teacher or fully qualified teacher supervising, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101216.3(a)

    • 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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff present, Staff (S1), an Aide, does not have current CPR/1st Aide and was supervising a pre-k classroom alone & without a teacher or fully qualified teacher, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101216(f)

  • Jun 23, 2023Nothing cited
  • May 17, 20231 citation
    • HSC 101226(a)(2)Type B
      • “Health related Services. The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff, the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center.”

        HSC 101226(a)(2)

  • Nov 14, 20221 citation
    • CCR 101223(a)(3)Type B
      • “101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure [..]personal rights:(3)To be free from corporal [..] interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement is not met as evidence by; Based on interviews, it was confirm that Child 1 was forced to wake up from napping.This is a potenial risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 101223(a)(3)

The state cited rules at 6 of this center's 7 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 7 times had fewer: 99% of 145 had rules cited at 5 or fewer.

How all 145 Bay Area centers inspected 7 times compare

Of the 145 Bay Area centers the state inspected 7 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None19%
  • 1 of 726%
  • 2 of 726%
  • 3 of 715%
  • 4 of 710%
  • 5 of 73%
  • 6 of 71%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
June 3, 2026
On file
7 visits since November 2022 — 1 cited nothing · 6 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type A — 101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain...or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with... ... the section cited above when staff has observed S1 yelling at children mutliple times and S1 was osberved grabbing a child by their shoulders which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. · February 20, 2026

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.

Jun 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · June 3, 2026

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

101229 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 has not been... ...met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff failed to adequately supervise C1 when C1 behave inappropriately around other children which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR101212(a) · Type B

101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited when facility... commingled preschool and school age children for an hour in the morning which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

State report

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 20, 2026

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain...or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with... ... the section cited above when staff has observed S1 yelling at children mutliple times and S1 was osberved grabbing a child by their shoulders which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101212(d) · Type B

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by... ... based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the facility failed to report incident within 24 hours which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

State report

Jan 2026 Complaint 2 of 3 allegations substantiated

Complaint · January 26, 2026

California decided each allegation separately.

Substantiated

  • Child sustained multiple injuries from another child due to inadequate supervision
  • Staff do not report injuries of children in care

Unsubstantiated

  • Staff communicates to children in an inappopriate manner

Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

101229 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 has not been... ... met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility failed to provide adequate supervision for C1 resulting in multiple children being injured by C1 which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101212(d)(1)(C) · Type B

101212 Reporting Requirements d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day...(1) Events reported shall include...(C) Any unusual incident that threatens the physical or safety... ...of any child. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility failed to report children injuries to licensing which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

State report, February 26, 2026

Oct 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 27, 2025

CCR 101212(d) · Type B

101212 Reporting Requirements: Upon the occurrence...of any of the events specified in (d)(1)...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day...In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be... ...submitted to the Depart. within 7 days following the occurrence of such event. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview &record review, Licensee did not comply with the reg. above due to failing to report infectious cases in April, June, July, & October of 2025

State report

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · July 17, 2025

CCR 101216.2(e) · Type B

(e) An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff present, Staff (S1), an Aide, was supervising a pre-k classroom alone & without a teacher supervising, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 101221(b)(6) · Type B

(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (6) A signed copy of the admission agreement specified in Section 101219. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 7 children's files reviewed, 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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff present, Staff (S1), an Aide, was supervising a pre-k classroom alone & without a teacher or fully qualified teacher supervising, 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 observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff present, Staff (S1), an Aide, does not have current CPR/1st Aide and was supervising a pre-k classroom alone & without a teacher or fully qualified teacher, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Dec 2024 Complaint Substantiated

Complaint · December 27, 2024

CCR 101229 · Type B

101229 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 sustain an unexplained injury due to lack of supervision which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

State report

Nov 2024 Complaint Substantiated

Complaint · November 13, 2024

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

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 was not met evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when improper use of play structure resulted in C1’s injury which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

State report

Oct 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · October 17, 2024

ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled daycare children in a rough manner Staff forced child to eat Staff yelled at children in care Facility smells of weed Staff allow children with symptoms of illness into the facility INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 11/21/2024 at 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) C.W. and K.R.S. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kindercare Learning Center. LPA met with Director, J.F. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. During today's inspection, there were 28 preschool children in care with 5 staff in 3 classrooms. Director stated there are 42 preschool children enrolled. Complainant alleges that Staff handled daycare children in a rough manner. During the course of the investigation, LPAs completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. LPAs cannot determine at this time whether staff may or may not be handling daycare children in a rough manner. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, J.F. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 11/21/2024 at 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) C.W. and K.R.S. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kindercare Learning Center. LPA met with Director, J.F. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. During today's inspection, there were 28 preschool children in care with 5 staff in 3 classrooms. Director stated there are 42 preschool children enrolled. Complainant alleges that Staff forced child to eat. During the course of the investigation, LPAs completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. At this time, there is not enough evidence to prove facility is forcing children to eat the food provided. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, J.F. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 11/21/2024 at 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) C.W. and K.R.S. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kindercare Learning Center. LPA met with Director, J.F. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. During today's inspection, there were 28 preschool children in care with 5 staff in 3 classrooms. Director stated there are 42 preschool children enrolled. Complainant alleges that Staff yelled at children in care. During the course of the investigation, LPAs completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. LPA cannot determine at this time if staff is or is not yelling at daycare children. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, J.F. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 11/21/2024 at 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) C.W. and K.R.S. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kindercare Learning Center. LPA met with Director, J.F. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. During today's inspection, there were 28 preschool children in care with 5 staff in 3 classrooms. Director stated there are 42 preschool children enrolled. Complainant alleges that Facility smells of weed. During the course of the investigation, LPAs completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. Mutiple Interviews stated that parents/authorized representatives may smell of marijuana however LPAs cannot determine if the smell of marijuana is being omitted from staff or an parent/authorized representative. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, J.F. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: On 11/21/2024 at 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) C.W. and K.R.S. conducted an unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kindercare Learning Center. LPA met with Director, J.F. and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. The finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. During today's inspection, there were 28 preschool children in care with 5 staff in 3 classrooms. Director stated there are 42 preschool children enrolled. Complainant alleges that Staff allow children with symptoms of illness into the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPAs completed a physical plant inspection, reviewed facility records and conducted interviews. At this time, LPAs cannot determine if facility allows sick children in care. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED which means 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. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Director, J.F. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

State report

Jun 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
May 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 17, 2023

HSC 101226(a)(2) · Type B

Health related Services. The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff, the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center.

State report

Apr 2023 Complaint Substantiated

Complaint · April 4, 2023

HSC 101223(a)(2) · Type A

Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights. To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.

State report

Nov 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 14, 2022

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure [..]personal rights:(3)To be free from corporal [..] interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement is not met as evidence by; Based on interviews, it was confirm that Child 1 was forced to wake up from napping.This is a potenial risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

State report

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Details

Phone
(925) 754-3137
Address
4308 Folsom Drive, Antioch, 94531
License
073401306

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State record

The state’s licensing transparency data reports 13 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 5 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=5, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=6, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=1, Type B citations=4. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.

Details

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.

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