San Mateo · Licensed center
Kindercare Learning Center LLC
At a glance
- Medium center, licensed for 70 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
- KinderCare: public company; majority holder Partners Group (private equity).
Company news
KinderCare, the company that runs this center, reported in a federal filing that it permanently closed 49 of its early childhood centers in the six months ending July 4, 2026. It ran 1,567 of these centers at the end of that period. In the same filing, it reported closing 7 in the same six months of 2025.
The filing is about the company. It does not name which centers closed.
KinderCare’s quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. Shortlist last read it on November 8, 2026.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 5 of its 9 licensing inspections since July 2021.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Mar 25, 2026Nothing cited
Oct 6, 20251 citation
CCR 101229(a)(1)Type B
“Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (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 as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the above by having 2 preschool children in a bathroom without the supervision of a teacher. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.”
CCR 101229(a)(1)
- May 20, 2025Nothing cited
Mar 21, 20251 citation
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in five out of eight staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)
Mar 6, 20242 citations
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
“Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (b) (1) ... licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training p... 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on review of 7 files it was found that 5 staff files were missing mandated reporter trainings. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
HSC1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
“General Provisions and Definitions (a) (1)...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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on review of 7 files it was found that 5 staff files were missing documentation of immunizations. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.”
HSC1596.7995(a)(1)
Nov 7, 20231 citation
101700.3Type B
“101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (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: Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.”
101700.3
- Feb 2, 2023Nothing cited
- Jul 5, 2022Nothing cited
Jul 20, 20211 citation
CCR 101229(a)(1)Type A
“101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision…No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility self-reported a child was left unattended and unsupervised for 1-2 minutes. This poses an immediate Health, Safety and/or Personal Rights risk to children in care.”
CCR 101229(a)(1)
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
- March 25, 2026
- On file
- 9 visits since July 2021 — 4 cited nothing · 5 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- Type A —
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision…No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility self-reported a child was left unattended and unsupervised for 1-2 minutes. This poses an immediate Health, Safety and/or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
· July 20, 2021
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.
Oct 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 6, 2025
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (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 as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the above by having 2 preschool children in a bathroom without the supervision of a teacher. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Oct 2025 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · October 2, 2025
Unsubstantiated
ALLEGATION(S): -Staff did not meet child's diapering needs INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 12/3/2025, at approximately 11:40AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.T. conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit at the facility. LPA met with Director, S.H., and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was the Director, 8 staff members, and 44 preschool age children. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted site observations, record review, and interviews with relevant parties. The facility denied the allegation. LPA did not observe direct evidence to support or deny the above allegation. The preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be unsubstantiated at this time. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit on 12/3/2025. Appeal rights were provided and explained. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, S.H. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Jun 2025 Complaint 1 of 2 allegations substantiated
Complaint · June 17, 2025
California decided each allegation separately.
Substantiated
- -Facility is operating out of ratio
Unsubstantiated
- -Staff did not ensure day care child used the restroom in a timely manner
Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.
CCR 101216.3(a) · Type B
Teacher-Child Ratio (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on site observations, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the above by having teachers supervise more than 12 children at a time without an aide or another teacher present. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
Mar 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 21, 2025
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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in five out of eight staff files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · March 6, 2024
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (b) (1) ... licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training p... 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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on review of 7 files it was found that 5 staff files were missing mandated reporter trainings. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
HSC1596.7995(a)(1) · Type B
General Provisions and Definitions (a) (1)...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 was not met as evidenced by: Based on review of 7 files it was found that 5 staff files were missing documentation of immunizations. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type A · No longer on the state’s site as of August 31, 2026
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision…No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility self-reported a child was left unattended and unsupervised for 1-2 minutes. This poses an immediate Health, Safety and/or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Feb 2024 Complaint Unsubstantiated
Complaint · February 29, 2024
Unsubstantiated
ALLEGATION(S): Facility is operating out of ratio. INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On April 4th, 2024, at approximatly 3:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) J.G. and K.M. conducted an unannounced inspection in order to deliver findings on the complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPAs G. and M. met with the director, M.B. to discuss complaint allegations findings. Based on LPAs record reviews, and interviews which were conducted. The allegation may have happened or is valid, however there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were reviewed and provided to director, M.B. Notice of Site visit was observed to be posted and shall remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies were issued today under Title 22 Division 12 of the California Code of Regulations. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND SHALL REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:
Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 7, 2023
101700.3 · Type B
101700.3 California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers (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: Based on results received from the certified water samplers, the facility exceeded 5.4 ppb of lead in their water source. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Jun 2021 Complaint
Complaint · June 21, 2021
CCR 101219(f) · Type B · No longer on the state’s site as of August 31, 2026
101219(f) Admission Agreements…The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility’s admission agreement states the involvement of a child’s family during child’s classroom transition. The facility moved a child from their assigned classroom to an older classroom without prior guardian consent, notice and/or involvement. Facility did not follow admission agreement or parent handbook. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care.
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What staff are paid
- Teacher at Bay Meadows KinderCare
- $20.35 an hourJob posting, September 2026
Details
- Phone
- (650) 577-0257
- Address
- 1350 Wayne Way, San Mateo, 94403
- License
- 414001398
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Sources and dates
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What staff are paid
- Teacher at Bay Meadows KinderCare — Checked October 2026 kindercare.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
State record
The state’s licensing transparency data reports 4 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 3 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=1, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=3, 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
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Who runs it — Checked November 2026 ccld.dss.ca.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kindercare.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sec.gov/…/klc-20260704.htm
From KinderCare's quarterly report to the SEC, filed August 13, 2026. sec.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.