Dublin · 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 4 of its 8 licensing inspections since August 2022.
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Licensing inspections
Aug 25, 20261 citation
CCR 101419.2(a)(b)(2)Type B
“101419.2 (a)(b)(2) Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. (b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interviews and record reviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, as C1’s file was missing the LIC 9227, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.”
CCR 101419.2(a)(b)(2)
Jul 9, 20261 citation
CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(3)Type B
“(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility does not have current records maintained for the infants’ sleep checks, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(3)
- Jul 1, 2025Nothing cited
- Jul 3, 2024Nothing cited
Jan 17, 20241 citation
101700.3(b)(1)Type B
“101700.3(b)(1)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: The licensee failed to maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing with values of 5.5 ppb or greater for outlets L, M, and N. Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as defined in WD section 101700.3. are not deemed safe to drink.”
101700.3(b)(1)
- Dec 14, 2023Nothing cited
Jun 28, 20232 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 as staff S3,S7,S9 does not have required immunization on the file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
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 staff S1,S2,S3,S7 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)
- Aug 3, 2022Nothing cited
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 8 inspections. Most Bay Area centers inspected 8 times had fewer: 73% of 80 had rules cited at 3 or fewer.
How all 80 Bay Area centers inspected 8 times compare
Of the 80 Bay Area centers the state inspected 8 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None5%
- 1 of 823%
- 2 of 828%
- 3 of 818%
- 4 of 815%This center
- 5 of 88%
- 6 of 85%
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Last visit
- August 25, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since August 2022 — 4 cited nothing · 3 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type B —
101430 (a)(3)(A) Infant Care Activities a) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply: (3) All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center whenever the infant desires. (A)Staff shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The interviews revealed that an infant was placed on the stomach to sleep during nap time, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
· August 25, 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 25, 2026
CCR 101419.2(a)(b)(2) · Type B
101419.2 (a)(b)(2) Infant Needs and Services Plan (a) Prior to the infant's first day at the center, the infant care center director or assistant director shall complete a needs and services plan for the infant. (b) The needs and services plan shall be in writing and shall include the following: (2) Infants up to 12 months of age shall have a completed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)], which is incorporated by reference. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interviews and record reviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above, as C1’s file was missing the LIC 9227, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Aug 2026 Complaint Substantiated
Complaint · August 17, 2026
CCR 101430(a)(3)(A · Type B
101430 (a)(3)(A) Infant Care Activities a) Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply: (3) All infants shall be given the opportunity to sleep without distraction or disturbance from other activities at the center whenever the infant desires. (A)Staff shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The interviews revealed that an infant was placed on the stomach to sleep during nap time, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 9, 2026
CCR 101429(a)(2)(C)(3) · Type B
(C) Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: (3) Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility does not have current records maintained for the infants’ sleep checks, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Mar 2026 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · March 27, 2026
ALLEGATION(S): -Staff do not ensure adequate supervision is provided to children in care Day-care child sustained scratches while in care -Staff handled day-care child in a rough manner Licensee does not ensure facility operates within ratio INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.S. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA met with assistant director J.C. Present during today's visit there were 24 infant age children and 5 staff members. Based on the interviews with the staff and parents, LPA did not find any concrete evidence to support the alleged. Therefore, 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 deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. Notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were given, and an exit interview was conducted with assistant director J.C. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.S. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA met with assistant director J.C. Present during today's visit there were 24 infant age children and 5 staff members. Based on the interviews, the facility denies that any such incident occurred. Therefore, 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 deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. Notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were given, and an exit interview was conducted with assistant director J.C. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.S. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA met with assistant director J.C. Present during today's visit there were 24 infant age children and 5 staff members. Based on the interviews, the facility denies that any such incident occurred. Staff interviews revealed that no one witnessed any staff member handling the child in a rough manner.Therefore, 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 deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. Notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were given, and an exit interview was conducted with assistant director J.C. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion: Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.S. arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA met with assistant director J.C. Present during today's visit there were 24 infant age children and 5 staff members. Based on the observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility states that the required ratios are always maintained. Management steps in to provide support if additional help is needed. Therefore, 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 deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. Notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were given, and an exit interview was conducted with assistant director J.C. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 17, 2024
101700.3(b)(1) · Type B
101700.3(b)(1)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: The licensee failed to maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level for water lead testing with values of 5.5 ppb or greater for outlets L, M, and N. Water testing results identified with Action Level Exceedance as defined in WD section 101700.3. are not deemed safe to drink.
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · June 28, 2023
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 as staff S3,S7,S9 does not have required immunization on the file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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 staff S1,S2,S3,S7 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.
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Details
- Phone
- (925) 875-0400
- Address
- 11925 Amador Valley Court, Dublin, 94568
- License
- 013415775
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All checked November 2026.
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 7 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 2 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=1, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=4, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=0, Type B citations=1. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.
From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.
Details
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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.