5 were Type A (an immediate risk to health or safety). 8 complaints were investigated; 5 allegations were substantiated. California licensing visits since 2022.
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (§101229(a)(1))
Civil penalties (§1596.99(c)(1))
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (§101229(a)(1))
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| Visits | Count | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing inspections | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Complaint investigations | 11 | 0 | 5 |
| Other (follow-up, case management) | 13 | 5 | 14 |
Type A: an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. California publishes these as totals, not per citation.
| Closed | Substantiated | Inconclusive | Unfounded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 22, 2023 |
9 answers need research — reviews, parent groups, the program’s website and traffic data. The report finds them for Kindercare Learning Center.
Unlock — $12“Public record” rows come from state datasets. Missing information never means there is no issue.
Distilled into recurring themes, with dates and sources.
Unlock in the reportHistorical traffic at opening and closing, from every direction.
Unlock in the report| 1 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are allegations per complaint, as published by CCLD. The complaint text is on the state’s report pages.
| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Citations issued | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Citations issued | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Citations issued | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Citations issued | 6 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Citations issued | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Citations issued | 6 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Citations issued | 6 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Licensing inspection | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Other visit (follow-up or case management) | Citations issued | 4 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Complaint investigation visit | Citations issued | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Complaint investigation visit | Citations issued | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Complaint investigation visit | Visit recorded | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | §101229(a)(1) Supervision & ratios | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due May 8, 2026 | Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (§101229(a)(1)) |
| Mar 4, 2026 | §1596.99(c)(1) Other | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Mar 5, 2026 | Civil penalties (§1596.99(c)(1)) |
| Jan 15, 2026 | §101229(a)(1) Supervision & ratios | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Jan 23, 2026 | Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (§101229(a)(1)) |
| Aug 6, 2025 | §101216.3(a) Supervision & ratios | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Aug 7, 2025 | Teacher-Child Ratio (§101216.3(a)) |
| Aug 6, 2025 | §1596.7995(a)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 5, 2025 | Staff and volunteer immunizations (flu, pertussis, measles) (§1596.7995(a)(1)) |
| Aug 6, 2025 | §1596.8662(b)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 5, 2025 | Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (§1596.8662(b)(1)) |
| Aug 6, 2025 | §101216(g)(2) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 5, 2025 | Personnel Requirements (§101216(g)(2)) |
| Aug 6, 2025 | §101220(a) Health records & medication | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 5, 2025 | Child's Medical Assessments (§101220(a)) |
| Aug 6, 2025 | §101538.2 Facilities & equipment | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 5, 2025 | Outdoor Activity Space for School-Age Children (§101538.2) |
| Jul 9, 2025 | §101173(d) Supervision & ratios | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Jul 18, 2025 | Plan of Operation (§101173(d)) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | §1596.7995(a)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 25, 2024 | Staff and volunteer immunizations (flu, pertussis, measles) (§1596.7995(a)(1)) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | §101216(g)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 25, 2024 | Personnel Requirements (§101216(g)(1)) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | §101216(l)(1)(B) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 25, 2024 | Personnel Requirements (§101216(l)(1)(B)) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | §101220(a)(1) Health records & medication | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 25, 2024 | Child's Medical Assessments (§101220(a)(1)) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | §101220.1(g) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 25, 2024 | Immunizations (§101220.1(g)) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | §101221(b)(6) Safety hazards | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Sep 25, 2024 | Child's Records (§101221(b)(6)) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | §101216.3(a) Supervision & ratios | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Dec 14, 2023 | Teacher-Child Ratio (§101216.3(a)) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | §101229(a)(1) Supervision & ratios | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Dec 14, 2023 | Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (§101229(a)(1)) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | §101216.1(c)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Dec 29, 2023 | Teacher Qualifications and Duties (§101216.1(c)(1)) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | §101238(a) Facilities & equipment | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Dec 22, 2023 | Buildings and Grounds (§101238(a)) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | §1596.7995(a)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Dec 22, 2023 | Staff and volunteer immunizations (flu, pertussis, measles) (§1596.7995(a)(1)) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | §101216(g)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Dec 22, 2023 | Personnel Requirements (§101216(g)(1)) |
| Oct 4, 2023 | §101170(e)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Oct 5, 2023 | Criminal Record Clearance (§101170(e)(1)) |
| Oct 4, 2023 | §101216(g)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Oct 14, 2023 | Personnel Requirements (§101216(g)(1)) |
| Oct 4, 2023 | §1596.8662(b)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Nov 18, 2023 | Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (§1596.8662(b)(1)) |
| Oct 4, 2023 | §1596.7995(a)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Oct 14, 2023 | Staff and volunteer immunizations (flu, pertussis, measles) (§1596.7995(a)(1)) |
| Jul 24, 2023 | §101216.1(B)(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Jul 26, 2023 | Teacher Qualifications and Duties (§101216.1(B)(1)) |
| Jul 24, 2023 | §101216.3(a) Supervision & ratios | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Jul 26, 2023 | Teacher-Child Ratio (§101216.3(a)) |
| Mar 17, 2022 | §1597.055(a)(2) Other | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Mar 17, 2022 | Health and Safety Code §1597.055(a)(2) |
| Mar 17, 2022 | §101216.3 Supervision & ratios | Type A/B not published per citation | Correction was due Mar 17, 2022 | Teacher-Child Ratio (§101216.3) |
Facilities are grouped under one operator when their published legal names match exactly after normalization (exact normalized legal name). Parent company: not verified.
| Facility | Type | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar Highlands Kindercare Preschool San Diego, 92130 | Child care center | 68 | No records | — |
| Kindercare Cuyamaca Center Santee, 92071 | Child care center | 96 | No records | — |
| Kindercare Learning Center Benicia, 94510 | Child care center | 72 | No records | — |
| Kindercare Learning Center Santa Clara, 95051 | Child care center | 72 | No records | — |
| Kindercare Learning Center Sunnyvale, 94085 | Child care center | 146 | No records | — |
| Kindercare Learning Center Lancaster, 93536 | Child care center | 60 | No records | — |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindercare Learning Center Vacaville, 95687 | Child care center | — | 20 | No records | — | 0.0 km |
| Kindercare Learning Center Vacaville, 95687 | School-age program | — | 24 | No records | — | 0.0 km |
| Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center Vacaville, 95687 | Child care center | — | 65 | No records | — | 0.2 km |
| Preschool Village South Vacaville, 95687 | Child care center | — | 84 | No records | — | 0.4 km |
| Happy Home Montessori Vacaville, 95687 | Child care center | — | 30 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| Learning Experience Vacaville-P/S, the Vacaville, 95687 | Child care center | — | 135 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers CA | 483001828 | name, type, status, capacity, address, phone, licensee, visits, citations, complaints From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #483001828 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | — | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CDSS CCL Facility Map CA | 483001828 | location Coordinates published by CDSS for this facility number. | Verified | — | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers | 483001828 | From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #483001828 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | May 13, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers | 483001828 | From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #483001828 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | Apr 10, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers | 483001828 | From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #483001828 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | Apr 3, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers | 483001828 | From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #483001828 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | Mar 4, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CA CCLD Child Care Centers | 483001828 | From the CCLD statewide child care center download, read 2026-11-06. Search facility #483001828 on the CCLD Care Facility Search to verify. | Verified | Jan 15, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
Sources: CA CCLD Child Care Centers, CDSS CCL Facility Map. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.