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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER, #1039License 0734013222 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 04/16/2026 at 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an Case Management Inspection at Kindercare Learning Center #1039 regarding an alleged personal rights violation. LPA met with Assistant Director, Toria Chatman and explained the purpose of today's inspection. Director, Selene Acosta was not present during today's inspection. During today's inspection, there were 55 preschool children with 9 staff in 5 classrooms. Assistant Director stated there are 63 preschool children enrolled. LPA is following up on an self reported Unusual Incident Report submitted to licensing on 03/30/2026. LPA conducted interviews and obtained relevant documents. On 03/25/2026, per interviews, S1 was upset that they had to stay later after work and was unable to be relived on time. Per interviews, S1 was supervising and caring for 2 preschool children. Per interviews, C2 did not want to leave the classroom and started crying so S1 placed C2 over their shoulder while C1 walked with S1 to the Pre-K classroom. Per interviews, S2 and S3 were in the Pre-K when S1 came in with both C1 and C2. Per interviews, S1 placed C2 down and staff heard a loud "thump" as S1 placed C2 down. Per interviews, S1 then pushed C1 and C2 further inside the classroom. Per California code of Regulations, Title 22 states children are to be treated with dignity and respect as to not be placed over any staff shoulder nor pushed inside any area of the facility. Per documentation, the incident occurred on 03/25/2026 and the incident was reported to licensing on 03/30/2026. California code of Regulations, Title 22 states when a incident occurs during hours of operation, the facility has 24 from occurrence or knowledge of an occurrence to report the incident to licensing. This facility is out of compliance with California code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA Christina Watts informed Assistant Director, Toria Chatman that this report dated 04/16/2026 documents 2 Type B citations. Type B citation(s) are a potential risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. *PAGE 2* LPA Christina Watts assessed a civil penalty of $250 for repeat violation of personal rights in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Director, Toria Chatman. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.

Citations

3 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.

  • 101212(d)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

    101212 Reporting Requirements d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility failed to report incident to licensing within 24 hours which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

  • 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 has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited … above when S1 placed C2 on her shoulder to take to both C1 and C2 to another classroom and pushed both C1 and C2 into the classroom which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

  • 101212(d)(1)(C)Type B

    REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 16, 2026 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER, #1039?

This was a other inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER, #1039 on April 16, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER, #1039 on April 16, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "101212 Reporting Requirements d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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