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Kindercare Learning Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (925) 935-3276
- Address
- 2521 Walnut Boulevard
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
1,472*CCLD
Total facilities
2.9*CCLD
Avg citations
5.5*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
5 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
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.
2024
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted it was determined that the facility has been having an odor in the facility due to the rodent infestation and a water leak under the building, which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
- 101238(a)(1)Type A
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews conducted it was determined that the facility has a rodent infestation and rodent droppings were found on the floor in the children's bathroom, kitchen, and in the classrooms which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
2023
- 101170(e)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection a newly hired staff MEENU SINGH was present but not associated to this facility or any other Kindercare facility owned by same licensee. Director stated she started working on 7/24/23, is in training and not helping out in the classrooms yet. LPA verified with CCLD office staff and Guardian Background showed person had working eligible association to another licensed childcare facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(f)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff present today did not have current certification in EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Director stated everyone's expired in May 2023 and they did not schedule to renew it yet; which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Director and staff files reviewed today did not have current Mandated Reporter training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2024-09-04.
2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Walnut Creek
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Kindercare Learning Center licensed in California?
Yes, Kindercare Learning Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1999.
How many citations does Kindercare Learning Center have?
Kindercare Learning Center has 5 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (2 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?
Kindercare Learning Center was last inspected on September 4, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Kindercare Learning Center?
Kindercare Learning Center is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 53 children. It is located in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Kindercare Learning Center compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Kindercare Learning Center has 5 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Kindercare Learning Center have any serious violations?
Kindercare Learning Center has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Kindercare Learning Center had any complaint inspections?
Kindercare Learning Center has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Kindercare Learning Center serve?
Kindercare Learning Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 53 children.
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