Pittsburg · Licensed center
KinderCare Learning Center
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 36 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 6 licensing inspections since December 2021.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Aug 10, 2026Nothing cited
- Mar 12, 2025Nothing cited
- Jan 18, 2023Nothing cited
May 18, 20221 citation
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B)Type B
“101212 Reporting Requirements (d) [..] during the operation [..]events specified[..]written report[..]B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record reviews the facility did not report incident to the Department. This is a potiential risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B)
- Apr 4, 2022Nothing cited
Dec 22, 20211 citation
CCR 101170(e)(1)Type A
“101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review shall prior to working in a licensed facility (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Staff member ENIAH THOMAS has been working with the Center children for 1 month, does not clearances and is not associated to the license. This poses an immediate risk to safety of children. Civil penalty of $500 is issued.”
CCR 101170(e)(1)
The state cited rules at 2 of this center's 6 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 6 times had fewer: 52% of 252 had rules cited at 1 or none.
How all 252 Bay Area centers inspected 6 times compare
Of the 252 Bay Area centers the state inspected 6 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None17%
- 1 of 635%
- 2 of 631%This center
- 3 of 612%
- 4 of 66%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- August 26, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since December 2021 — 4 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall [...] ensure following personal rights:(1)[...] other persons. (2) To be accorded safe, healthful.[...] (3)To be free[...]infliction of pain[...] This requirement is not met as evidence by; Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, a child received injuries while in care.This is an immediate risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
· March 4, 2022
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 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · August 12, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): Personal Rights-day care children are sustaining injuries due to staff neglect INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 8/26/2026 at approximately 1:15PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) J.M. and T.A. conducted a subsequent complaint investigation to the facility to deliver investigation findings. LPAs met with assistant director C.M. and explained the purpose of today’s visit. During today's inspection there were 16 children in care with 5 staff members present. AD stated there are 22 children enrolled. Findings determinations for the above allegation was delivered during today's inspection. Complaintaint alleges day care children are sustaining injuries due to staff neglect. During the investigation, LPAs interviewed staff, reviewed records, conducted observations, and obtained relevant documents. Continues on 9099-C Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
May 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 18, 2022
CCR 101212(d)(1)(B) · Type B
101212 Reporting Requirements (d) [..] during the operation [..]events specified[..]written report[..]B) Any injury to any child that requires medical treatment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record reviews the facility did not report incident to the Department. This is a potiential risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
May 2022 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · May 3, 2022
ALLEGATION(S): Staff did not adequately supervise daycare child resulting in injuries INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 5/18/22 at 10:00am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M.S. conducted an Unannounced Complaint Investigation at Kindercare Learning Center and met with director P.Z. The LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records, and conducted interviews. Complaint allegation is that staff did not adequately supervise daycare child resulting in injuries. Based on LPA observations, interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. 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, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No Deficiencies have been cited for the allegation. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the director P.Z. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Dec 2021 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · December 22, 2021
CCR 101170(e)(1) · Type A
101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review shall prior to working in a licensed facility (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Staff member ENIAH THOMAS has been working with the Center children for 1 month, does not clearances and is not associated to the license. This poses an immediate risk to safety of children. Civil penalty of $500 is issued.
Dec 2021 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · December 16, 2021
CCR 101223(a)(1)(2)(3) · Type A
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall [...] ensure following personal rights:(1)[...] other persons. (2) To be accorded safe, healthful.[...] (3)To be free[...]infliction of pain[...] This requirement is not met as evidence by; Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, a child received injuries while in care.This is an immediate risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision[..](1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time[...] This requirement is not met as evidence by; Based on observation, interviews and record reviews, due to the lack and supervision a child was injured on multiple occasions.This is an immediate risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
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Details
- Phone
- (925) 432-8800
- Address
- 150 East Leland Road, Pittsburg, 94565
- License
- 073401314
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 6 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 3 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=2, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=2, 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.