San Jose · Licensed center
KinderCare Learning Center
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 81 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 7 licensing inspections since May 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 21, 20261 citation
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B)Type B
“Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone...a written report ...shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, staff completed an incident report but failed to inform the Licensing office and failed to inform the authorized representative of an injury at the facility in a timely manner. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B)
- Jun 25, 2026Nothing cited
Feb 11, 20261 citation
CCR 101170(e)(2)Type B
“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: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During today's inspection LPA also observed that staff, S1 has fingerprint clearances but has not been associated with this facility number. This poses a potential risk to the heath, safety and personal rights of children in care.”
CCR 101170(e)(2)
- Jun 27, 2025Nothing cited
Jun 19, 20251 citation
HSC 101226(e)(B)Type B
“101226 Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (B) Each container shall have an unaltered label. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During medication review, LPA observed child, C1 does not have medication inthe original container with an unaltered label.”
HSC 101226(e)(B)
- Jul 10, 2024Nothing cited
May 10, 20232 citations in 2 reports
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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 8 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
A second state report dated the same day: 1 citation
101700.3Type B
“Lead Testing Written Directives (b)(1) a result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: After water lead testing was completed, the facility had one sink faucet (E) located in one preschool classroom attached to the diaper changing area with an Action Level Exceedance of 39ppb, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.”
101700.3
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 7 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 7 times had fewer: 86% of 145 had rules cited at 3 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%This center
- 5 of 73%
- 6 of 71%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- August 21, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since May 2023 — 3 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type B —
Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone...a written report ...shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, staff completed an incident report but failed to inform the Licensing office and failed to inform the authorized representative of an injury at the facility in a timely manner. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
· August 21, 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.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 21, 2026
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B) · Type B
Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone...a written report ...shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event. (1) Events reported shall include the following: (B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, staff completed an incident report but failed to inform the Licensing office and failed to inform the authorized representative of an injury at the facility in a timely manner. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Jun 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · June 26, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled child in a rough manner resulting in an injury INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 08/21/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), F.R. and S.M. conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver investigation findings for the above allegation. LPAs met with Director, L.N. and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's inspection, LPAs toured the facility and observed 5 staff and 36 children in the preschool program. Facility is operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of the license. The complaint alleges that staff handled child in a rough manner resulting in an injury. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed staff including director, assistant director and children and obtained relevant records including the police report. Continued on Page 2 Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · February 11, 2026
CCR 101170(e)(2) · Type B
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: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During today's inspection LPA also observed that staff, S1 has fingerprint clearances but has not been associated with this facility number. This poses a potential risk to the heath, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Feb 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · February 2, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): Staff handled day care child in a rough manner resulting in injury. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 04/07/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), F.R. conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver investigation findings for the above allegation. LPA met with Director, L.N. and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's inspection, LPA toured the facility with Director and observed staff to children ratios in each classroom. Facility was observd to be operating within ratio and capacity reqirements. The complaint alleges that a child was wiped roughly by staff after a potty accident. During the course of this investigation, LPA interviewed assistant director, staff and children and reviewed relevant records. Based on staff interviews, staff including assistant director stated that their toilet training procedures include standing outside the bathroom to supervise children and using an object like a toy to help demonstrate, guide and use words to inform children how to clean themselves. Continued on LIC 9099C Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Jun 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 19, 2025
HSC 101226(e)(B) · Type B
101226 Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (B) Each container shall have an unaltered label. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During medication review, LPA observed child, C1 does not have medication inthe original container with an unaltered label.
May 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 10, 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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 8 staff which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
May 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 10, 2023
101700.3 · Type B
Lead Testing Written Directives (b)(1) a result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: After water lead testing was completed, the facility had one sink faucet (E) located in one preschool classroom attached to the diaper changing area with an Action Level Exceedance of 39ppb, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Dec 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · December 12, 2022
ALLEGATION(S): Staff yelled at children in care Staff did not provide a comfortable and safe environment for daycare children. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On January 27th, 2023 at 12:45pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), K.M., conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint inspection to deliver findings of the investigation. LPA met with Director, L.N. and explained the nature of today's inspection. LPA M. conducted interviews,toured the facility and obtained copies of pertinent information. Based on information obtained; there is not enough evidence to prove that the above allegation has occurred. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations did or did not occur. Due to the above information, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies were issued today under Title 22 Division 12 of the California Code of Regulations. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND SHALL BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
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Details
- Phone
- (408) 270-0980
- Address
- 3320 San Felipe Road, San Jose, 95135
- License
- 434400334
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Sources and dates
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 3 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 3 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=0, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=4, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, 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
Large means the biggest quarter of Bay Area’s 439 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 76 to 312 children. Small is 8 to 30; medium is 31 to 75.