Dublin · Licensed center
KinderCare Learning Center
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 108 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 5 of its 9 licensing inspections since March 2022.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Jul 9, 2026Nothing cited
Jun 17, 20262 citations
CCR 101238(a)Type B
“101238 Buildings and Grounds (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101238(a)
CCR101239(e)(4)Type B
“101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (e) Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. (4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as two of the toilets in the preschool classrooms are broken, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR101239(e)(4)
- Jul 1, 2025Nothing cited
Jul 3, 20242 citations
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 [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 8 staff did not have proof of Pertussis and MMR which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A)Type B
“(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above . C6's epipen was found to be expired, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.”
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A)
Apr 9, 20241 citation
CCR 101212(d)Type B
“101212 Reporting Requirements (D)Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be......following the occurrence of such event. This requirement is not met, as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not report an usual incident to the CCLD in timely manners which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.”
CCR 101212(d)
Jun 28, 20231 citation
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 [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as three staff members does not have proof of a health screening nor TB clearance in her file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101216(g)(1)
Jan 31, 20231 citation
CCR 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
“Lead Testing Written D.A. result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101700.3(b)(1)
- Aug 3, 2022Nothing cited
- Mar 11, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 5 of this center's 9 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 9 times had fewer: 81% of 48 had rules cited at 4 or fewer.
How all 48 Bay Area centers inspected 9 times compare
Of the 48 Bay Area centers the state inspected 9 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None2%
- 1 of 923%
- 2 of 921%
- 3 of 923%
- 4 of 913%
- 5 of 915%This center
- 6 of 92%
- 7 of 92%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- July 9, 2026
- On file
- 9 visits since March 2022 — 4 cited nothing · 6 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type B —
101238 Buildings and Grounds (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· June 17, 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 17, 2026
CCR 101238(a) · Type B
101238 Buildings and Grounds (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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR101239(e)(4) · Type B
101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (e) Faucets used by children for personal care shall deliver hot water. (4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as two of the toilets in the preschool classrooms are broken, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Sep 2025 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · September 10, 2025
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- -Staff operate out of ratio
Unsubstantiated
- -Staff do not report incidents to authorized representatives or parents
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101216.1(b)(1)(A) · Type B
101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and Duties (b)Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below, or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistance Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.(A) After employment, a teacher hired under (b) above shall complete, with passing grades, at least two units each semester or quarter until the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below is met. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the cited section. The individual assigned to the classroom is lacking the required units to be considered a fully qualified teacher under Title 22 regulations, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
Sep 2025 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · September 8, 2025
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- -Staff do not provide a safe environment for children in care
Unsubstantiated
- -The facility does not adhere to the admission agreement.
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the cited section which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
Apr 2025 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · April 30, 2025
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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the cited section. The facility acknowledged the incident in which C1 struck C2, resulting in injuries to C2’s face. This incident poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 3, 2024
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 [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 8 staff did not have proof of Pertussis and MMR which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101226(e)(3)(A) · Type B
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (A) Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child's physician. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above . C6's epipen was found to be expired, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 9, 2024
CCR 101212(d) · Type B
101212 Reporting Requirements (D)Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be......following the occurrence of such event. This requirement is not met, as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility did not report an usual incident to the CCLD in timely manners which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
Apr 2024 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · April 4, 2024
CCR 101206(a)(1)(c) · Type B
101206(a)(1)(c) Revocation or Suspension of License (a) The Department has the authority to suspend or revoke a license on any of the grounds specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.885. (1) Health and Safety Code Section 1596.885 provides:"(c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement is not met, as evidenced by: Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility acknowledged that one of our teachers posted videos on social media without proper consent, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the children in care.
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · June 28, 2023
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 [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as three staff members does not have proof of a health screening nor TB clearance in her file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jan 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 31, 2023
CCR 101700.3(b)(1) · Type B
Lead Testing Written D.A. result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Jul 2022 Complaint 1 of 3 allegations substantiated
Complaint · July 29, 2022
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- Facility staff yell at children
Unsubstantiated
- Facility staff handles daycare children in a rough manner
- Facility staff used foul language in the presence of daycare children
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B
101223(a)(1) 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 evidence by: Based on interviews, the facility did not ensure dignity in the children(s) personal relationships with staff when the facility failed to prevent a verbal confrontation between staff in the presence of children which poses a potential risk to the health and safety to children in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (925) 875-0400
- Address
- 11925 Amador Valley Court, Dublin, 94568
- License
- 013415772
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 10 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=4, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=5. 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.