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Kindercare Learning Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 888-8880
- Address
- 30062 Santa Margarita Parkway
- 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
3 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
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(1) Persoanl Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on staff interviews, S1 stated there were times, the children were greeted by S1 with a hug or kiss in a welcoming manner. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety and personal rights of children in care.
2023
- 101233(a)(3)Type A
101223(a)(3) 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, humiliation…..This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews S3 violating C1 personal rights by S3 putting C1 on the floor with C1 hands behind C1 back and putting S3 knee on C1’s neck. This poses an immediately health and safety risk to children in care.
2022
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.This requirement was not met as evidence by statements provided by staff and stated that the staff yell at the children in care. This violates the personal rights of the children in care and poses a potential risk.
Inspection record
15 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-12-16.
3 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead 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
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Rancho Sta Margarita
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 1998.
How many citations does Kindercare Learning Center have?
Kindercare Learning Center has 3 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 15 visits (3 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 9 other visits).
When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?
Kindercare Learning Center was last inspected on December 16, 2025 (about 5 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 50 children. It is located in Rancho Sta Margarita, Orange County, California.
How does Kindercare Learning Center compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Kindercare Learning Center has 3 citations. The county average is 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 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 3 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 50 children.
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