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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERLicense 0734013242 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 03/14/2025 at 9:05 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christina Watts and Jamel Maiwandi conducted an Unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kindercare Learning Center. LPA met with Director, Selene Acosta and explained purpose of investigation. During today's inspection, there were 18 infant children in care with 6 staff in 2 classrooms. Director stated there are 24 children enrolled. Finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff do not follow safe sleep practices. During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. It was determined that S1 was seen swaddling infant children multiple times. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with Director, Selene Acosta. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.

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.

  • 101223(a)(3)Type A

    PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain...or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when S1 was roughly handling infant children which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

  • 101430(a)(3)(C)Type A

    INFANT CARE ACTIVITIES

    101430 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.(C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when S1 was seen swaddling infant children on multiple occassions which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

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What happened during the March 14, 2025 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on March 14, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER on March 14, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To 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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