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Kindercare Learning Center

License 198004986Child Care CenterWhittier, CA
15 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
66 children
Age range
2 years to 5 years
Phone
(562) 947-7100
Address
10704 Scott Ave.
Licensed since

Los Angeles County context

8,727*CCLD

Total facilities

2.5*CCLD

Avg citations

5.1*CCLD

Avg visits

1.3*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

15 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

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    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 is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Per 3 staff incident causing child # 1's eye injury was not obsered which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    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 is not met as evidence by: C1 was unsupervised by staff members in the classroom, resulting in an immediate risk to the child's health and safety.

  • 101238(g)Type A

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Staff use cleaning solutions to mop classroom floors while children nap on napping equipment, on the floor.

2024

  • 101238(a)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    101238 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.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff disclosed the childrens bathroom has been observed with urine on the floor and smears of poop on the ground, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    101223 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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 3 staff disclosed children have eaten other children’s food without parent consent, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • FOOD SERVICE

    101227 Food Service(a)In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply:(1)All food shall be safe...All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff are microwaving children's food in styrofoam bowls which are not designed to be microwaved, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229-Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a) ...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 5 staff disclosed children have been out of visual supervision of staff, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101239.1(c)(1)Type B

    101239.1Napping Equipment(c)(1) Bedding shall not be shared by different children without first laundering the bedding.(3) Sheets shall be washed weekly or when soiled or wet.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as staff disclosed bedding was stored together & handed out to children without washing & at times not washed weekly, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratioa) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as CSR shows facility out of ratio on 10/1/24 & 10/2/24 & 3 staff disclosed facility has been out of ratio, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section in 2 of 2 classrooms which let children use the bathroom unattended, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights riskto persons in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:...(3) To be free from... infliction of pain, humiliation...interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which 1 out of 1 classrooms did not change diapers timely, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 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 observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which 1 out of 1 microwaves observed to be unclean, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • FOOD SERVICE

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 kitchens with food out of package and no expiration date listed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2022

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which 3 out of 7 staff files, staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #7 did not have current mandated reporting trainings, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2021

  • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    101229 Providing Care and Supervision- No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on interviews conducted, the Director did not ensure that qualified staff supervised the escorting of children to and from classrooms which posses a potential health & safety risk to children in care.

Inspection record

28 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-19.

2 routine inspections, 13 complaint visits. 8 complaints on record, 12 of 8 substantiated.

15 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Whittier

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 15 citations on record: 5 Type A (more serious) and 10 Type B citations. It has received 28 visits (2 inspections, 13 complaint visits, 13 other visits).

When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?

Kindercare Learning Center was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (6 weeks 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 66 children. It is located in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.

How does Kindercare Learning Center compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?

Kindercare Learning Center has 15 citations. The county average is 2.5 citations per facility. There are 8,727 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.

Does Kindercare Learning Center have any serious violations?

Kindercare Learning Center has 5 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 13 complaint-triggered inspections. 12 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 66 children.

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