Is Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf licensed in California?

Yes, Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1991.

How many citations does Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf have?

Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf has 8 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 7 inspection visits total.

When was Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf last inspected?

Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf was last inspected on February 20, 2026 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf?

Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf 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 36 children. It is located in La Mesa, San Diego County, California.

How does Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf compare to other daycares in San Diego County?

Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf has 8 citations. The county average is 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,000 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.

Kindercare Learning Center - Via Mercado, Inf

Child Care Center

Infant Center

La Mesa, CA 91941

License Status

Licensed

Since Jan 1991

Capacity

36 children

Last Visited

Feb 2026

Record

1 Type A, 7 Type B

Above San Diego County avg

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Facility Details

License Number: #370806394
Facility Type: Child Care Center
Licensed Since: January 2, 1991
Address: 3655 Via Mercado, La Mesa, CA 91941
Phone: (619) 670-9388
Regional Office: #20

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2 inspections · 3 other · 2 complaint visits · 1 complaint substantiated

1 serious citation on record

7 total visits on file

Last visited Feb 20, 2026

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February 20, 2026

complaintClean visit

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February 20, 2026

complaint1 citation1 Type B

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December 3, 2025

Annual Inspection2 citations2 Type B

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Infant/toddler care center with critical ratio violation in Infant Room (16 infants with only 1 teacher and 3 aides, exceeding the 12-infant limit with one teacher). Four of eight staff files incomplete. Overall facility is clean and well-maintained with proper safety equipment and documentation.

April 24, 2025

Annual InspectionClean visit

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July 25, 2024

Annual Inspection1 citation1 Type B

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Annual inspection identified one staff records deficiency: Staff S1's file was incomplete, missing immunization records for measles. All facility operations, safety systems, child care practices, and supervision were compliant.

July 5, 2023

Annual Inspection2 citations2 Type B

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This annual center inspection found infant and toddler ratios within limits, with 11 infants and 14 toddlers supervised by the required staff. The center was generally clean and safe, with current drills and compliant background checks.

January 26, 2022

Annual Inspection2 citations2 Type B

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Annual inspection found two infant/toddler classrooms operating within ratio, with clean facilities, safe outdoor space, and complete staff and child records. The center did not currently have children needing IMS, and infant sleep procedures were being followed.

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Citation History

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Total on record

8citations

1 Type A · 7 Type B

Inspections: 0A / 3B

Complaints: 0A / 1B

Other: 1A / 3B

7 visits since 2022

Type B

Feb 20, 2026

101427(a)(b)(c)

Citation on record

Type B

Dec 3, 2025

101416.5(b)(1)(A)

Citation on record

Type A

Dec 3, 2025

101216(g)(1)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Type B

Jul 25, 2024

1596.7995(a)(1)

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

Type B

Jul 5, 2023

1596.7995(a)(1)

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

Type B

Jul 5, 2023

101216(g)(2)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Type B

Jan 26, 2022

101220.1(a)

IMMUNIZATIONS

Type B

Jan 26, 2022

101220(a)

CHILD'S MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS

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Facility Details

License Number: #370806394
Facility Type: Child Care Center
Licensed Since: January 2, 1991
Address: 3655 Via Mercado, La Mesa, CA 91941
Phone: (619) 670-9388
Regional Office: #20

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Citations82.9

Inspections76.1

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