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Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 83 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (619) 670-9388
- Address
- 3655 Via Mercado
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
3,330*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.2*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 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
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when 1 out of 7 staff did not have mandated reporter training certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when 3 out of 7 staff did not have health screening, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101216.2(e)Type B
TEACHER AIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 qualifies as an aide and was observed in Preschool Classroom 2 with 12 children and was not under the supervison of a teacher which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101216(g)(2)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of five persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101226(e)(3)(A)Type B
HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of 41 persons as an Epi-Pen for C1 expired on 10/31/2022, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of five persons as Staff 1 did not have immunizations records for pertussis and mealses during time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
13 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-04-08.
3 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado licensed in California?
Yes, Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1985.
How many citations does Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado have?
Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado has 6 citations on record: 6 Type B citations. It has received 13 visits (3 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado last inspected?
Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado was last inspected on April 8, 2026 (3 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado?
Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado 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 83 children. It is located in La Mesa, San Diego County, California.
How does Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado has 6 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado have any serious violations?
Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado has no Type A (serious) citations. All 6 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado had any complaint inspections?
Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado serve?
Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 83 children.
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