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Kindercare Learning Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 96 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (949) 240-4004
- Address
- 25189 Beacon Hill Way
- 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
8 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.
2026
- 101223.2(a)Type B
Discipline-Any form of discipline or punishment that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 101223 shall not be permitted regardless of authorized representative consent or authorization. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on self reported incident, interviewing staff, children, and by witnessing the incident by S2, and admission of S1 that child's shirt was pulled from the back to remove the child from playing with water was found out to be inappropriate.This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
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... to meet his/her needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interviews, staff did not ensure day care child was provided undergarments which poses a potential risk to the health and safety and personal rights of the children in care.
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified ...... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on a complaint report, interviewing staff, admission of S1, S2, and reviewing Child Supervision Record (CSR) that S1 was left alone with 13 preschool childrenfor 10 minutes on 2/13/2026 until S2 arrived. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. An immediate civil penalty of 250.00 is hereby assessed due to a repeat violation of the same on previous date of 2/3/2026.
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified ...... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on self reported incident, interviewing staff, reviewing Child Supervision Record (CSR) that S1 was left alone with 14 and 15 children for 4 to 5 minutes and S2 with 16 children for 2 minutes on 1/30/2026 in the morning. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. An immediate civil penalty of 250.00 is hereby assessed due to a repeat violation of previous date of 11/18/2025.
2025
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified ......... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on self reported incident, interviewing 3 staff, reviewing Child Supervision Record (CSR) that S1 left S2 with 14 preschool children on the playground between 5 to 10 minutes while being on 10 minute break on 11/6/2025. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101226.2(a)Type B
101226.2(a)- Isolation for IllnessA center shall be equipped to isolate and care for any child who becomes ill during the day. The above requirement was not met as evidenced by interviewing staff during a complaint investigation that S3, S4, S6, S7, and S8 disclosed that sick children are not isolated from other children. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
2024
- 10223(a)(2)Type A
(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. The requirement was not met as evidenced by interviewing 15 staff of whom 4 staff, and one parent confirmed witnessing staff # 1 yells at children, the other staff confirmed Staff # 1 screams across the classroom “stay in your bed.” The voice of staff # 1 is stressed out.” Staff # 1 created tense to the environment “Staff # 1’s voice is loud.” Staff # 1’s voice is in a disciplinary way.” “The voice of staff # 1 shows frustration”. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101212(d)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
101212(d) Reporting Requirement- Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the childcare center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working within seven days following the occurrence during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department . The requirement was not met as evidenced by interviewing staff confirming they reported staff’s yelling. The facility failed to report it to the Department as it was required to. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
Inspection record
17 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-28.
3 routine inspections, 7 complaint visits. 6 complaints on record, 5 of 6 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead 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
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Laguna Niguel
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 2000.
How many citations does Kindercare Learning Center have?
Kindercare Learning Center has 8 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 17 visits (3 inspections, 7 complaint visits, 7 other visits).
When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?
Kindercare Learning Center was last inspected on April 28, 2026. 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 96 children. It is located in Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California.
How does Kindercare Learning Center compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Kindercare Learning Center has 8 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 7 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 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 96 children.
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