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Kindercare Learning Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 48 children
- 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
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.
- 101174(d)Type B
DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY PLAN
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed last Fire Drill completed on 11/8/2019, and Earthquake Drill completed on 5/15/2019, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239.2(a)Type B
DRINKING WATER
Based on observation, at 10:55 a.m., in the "Toddler Room," LPA observed labeled "sippy" water cups and labeled sports bottles stored in a mini refrigerator inaccessible to childrenand, and at 10:57 a.m., LPA Gontarek observed no readily available drinking water or cups for the children in care outside on Infant/Toddler playground. Per Director, outdoor water faucet is turned off and not being used at this time per COVID-19 sanitary practices. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review, at 2:00 p.m., LPA observed 2 out of 6 staff files reviewed did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training (AB 1207) on file. Staff #1 did not a completed AB 1207 on file, and Staff #4 did not renew the Mandated Reporter Training and was expired. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-17.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 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 2007.
How many citations does Kindercare Learning Center have?
Kindercare Learning Center has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (4 inspections, 3 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 48 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 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 no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
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