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Kindercare - Carlsbad
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (760) 435-0001
- Address
- 1200 Plum Tree Road
- 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
7 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.
2024
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a)(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time….Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews, staff S1 did not have visual supervision of child C1 for about 10 minute before staff S2 observed C1 alone in a classroom which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to child in care.
- 101229(a)(1Type B
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time…Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on information gather during investigation interviews it is determined that the Director and Assistant Director (AD) have worked on their laptop computers and used the center phone when they are in the classrooms covering breaks or filling in for absent staff.
- 101223(a)(3)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded...To be free from...infliction of pain. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and documentation reviewed records between October 2022 through February 2024 show child C1 received multiple incident reports documenting harm to other children. Behavioral interventions did not adequately reduce harmful behaviors. Staff Interviews confirmed incident reports, C1’s behaviors, and lack of consistent effectiveness of interventions.
2023
- 101212(d)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Upon the occurrence, ...child care center... events specified in (d)(1) ...report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review facility did not comply with the requirement above as staff failed to verbally report injury requiring medical care within 24 hours as required which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
2022
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care an Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on information obtained though interviews and review of documentation, Child #1 was left behind in the classroom, without supervision, for a period of approximately 2-3 minutes before being found by a staff member and taken back outside. This is a potential hazard to children in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
Responsibility for Providing Care an Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on information obtained though interviews and review of documentation, Child #1 was left behind in the classroom, without supervision, while the class transitioned outdoors, for a period of approximately 18 minutes before being found and comforted by the Assistant Director Corrie Barrick. This is an immediate hazard to children in care.
2021
- 101229(a)(1)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and SupervisionNo child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that visual observation was maintained at all times based on child #1 being left alone on the playground for no more than 5 minutes which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
26 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-19.
3 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 2 of 5 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
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- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
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- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
7 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Kindercare - Carlsbad licensed in California?
Yes, Kindercare - Carlsbad is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2000.
How many citations does Kindercare - Carlsbad have?
Kindercare - Carlsbad has 7 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 26 visits (3 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 17 other visits).
When was Kindercare - Carlsbad last inspected?
Kindercare - Carlsbad was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Kindercare - Carlsbad?
Kindercare - Carlsbad 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 125 children. It is located in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California.
How does Kindercare - Carlsbad compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Kindercare - Carlsbad has 7 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Kindercare - Carlsbad have any serious violations?
Kindercare - Carlsbad has 2 Type A citations 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 - Carlsbad had any complaint inspections?
Kindercare - Carlsbad has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Kindercare - Carlsbad serve?
Kindercare - Carlsbad serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 125 children.
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