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Kindercare Learning Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (925) 372-7701
- Address
- 1285 Morello Avenue
- 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
9 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.
2025
- 101229.1(b)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Upon review of the sign in/out sheet, it was revealed that several children were not signed in by their parent/guardian.
- 1596.8662(c)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Today a review of records revealed Ms. Thomas's mandated reporter certifiate expired on 5/3/2025
2024
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation.THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY INTERVIEWS AND RECORD REVIEWS WHICH REVEALED A CHILD WAS LEFT UNATTENDED ON THE STAIRS INSIDE OF THE FACILITY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME
2023
- 101217(a)(12)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS WHICH REVEALED IRENE LOPEZ DOES NOT HAVE HER TB TEST RESULTS IN FILE
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A TOUR OF THE FACILITY. TODAY THERE IS A STORAGE SHED NEAR THE PLAY AREA THAT HAS A BROKEN DOOR EXPOSING THE EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS AND GIVING ACCESS TO CHILDREN IN CARE.
- 1596.8662(c)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. THIS REQUIREMENT WAS NOT MET AS EVIDENCED BY A REVIEW OF RECORDS WHICH REVEALED 3 STAFF MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE THE MANDATED REPORTER CERTIFICATE IN FILE
- 101700.3(b)(1)Type B
California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers
101700.3(b)(1) Lead Testing Written Directive A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level ExceedanceThis requirement has not been met as evidenced by record review. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential Health and Safety risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Child was handled roughly and was caused to receive an injury which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care
- 101226(a)(2)Type B
Health-Related Services. The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury... In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff, the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Parent was not notified of incident where child was handled rough by staff and received an injury which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-10-16.
1 routine inspection, 5 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 4 of 3 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
9 citations across the record on file
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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 9 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 8 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (1 inspection, 5 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?
Kindercare Learning Center was last inspected on October 16, 2025 (about 7 months 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 60 children. It is located in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Kindercare Learning Center compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?
Kindercare Learning Center has 9 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 1 Type A citation 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 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 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 60 children.
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