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Complaint

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERLicense 0134157721 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jyoti Saini arrived unannounced to deliver the findings from a complaint investigation for the above allegation. LPA met with Director Scott Kinser and explained the purpose of the inspection. Present for today's visit, there were director, assistant director and 7 fingerprint-cleared and associated staff members, and 58 children in care. Based on interviews and record reviews, it was revealed that incidents are reported to parents through incident reports and phone calls. Interviews with parents did not identify any concerns regarding the reporting of incidents. 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 thirty days. Appeal rights were given, and an exit interview was conducted with Director Scott Kinser.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 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.

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  • 101223(a)(1)Type B

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 4, 2025 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on December 4, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on December 4, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "101216.1 Teacher Qualifications and Duties(b)Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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