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Kindercare Learning Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 830-7660
- Address
- 26912 Estanciero Drive
- Licensed since
Orange County context
2,923*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision... to meet the children's needs.(1)No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, record reviews, and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Child #1 (C1) eloped from their classroom and exited the facility without any adult supervision which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on Directors statement, and the self reported incident, it was revealed that child (C1) was left alone on 4/7/2025, without any adult supervision inside the restroom which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of children in care.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-17.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Mission Viejo
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 1997.
How many citations does Kindercare Learning Center have?
Kindercare Learning Center has 2 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 8 visits (3 inspections, 5 other visits).
When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?
Kindercare Learning Center was last inspected on March 17, 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 71 children. It is located in Mission Viejo, Orange County, California.
How does Kindercare Learning Center compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Kindercare Learning Center has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange 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.
What ages does Kindercare Learning Center serve?
Kindercare Learning Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 71 children.
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