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KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD INFANT CENTERLicense 3766006481 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/15/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland, made an unannounced visit to deliver findings on the above referenced allegation. LPA met with Director Amanda Hernandez. During the investigation, LPA interviewed staff and reviewed relevant documents. Based on the information obtained, the facility was not sanitizing consistently in some classrooms.The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated and a Type B citation under California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 1) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Amanda Hernandez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

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.

  • 101438.1(d)Type B

    Infant Care General SanitationObjects used by infants that are mouthed, shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, or more often if necessary. Such objects shall include, but not be limited to, toys and blankets. This requirement was not met as evidenced by… Based upon facility interviews with multiple parties, the facility was not sanitizing consistently in some rooms which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.

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What happened during the January 15, 2026 inspection of KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD INFANT CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD INFANT CENTER on January 15, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE - CARLSBAD INFANT CENTER on January 15, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Infant Care General SanitationObjects used by infants that are mouthed, shall be washed and disinfected at least daily, ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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