KinderCare Learning Center, Anaheim CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

2 critical and 4 serious and 1 minor findings across 7 visits. Most recent critical finding: Mar 12, 2026. Latest visit Mar 12, 2026, details unavailable.

Critical findings2 · Anaheim median 0

16% of Anaheim licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings4 · Anaheim median 0

38% of Anaheim licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Mar 12, 2026InspectionCriticalChild's personal rights not respectedCalifornia: Personal Rights · Type A+ 2 more findings from this visit: administration of child day care licensing, napping equipmentCorrection due Mar 18, 2026

“This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and record review, S1 was witnessed yelling at children in care, as well as handled child and/or children in a rough manner by four (4) out of six (6) interviewed staff.”California CCLD inspector, Mar 12, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Dec 20, 2023Complaint investigationCriticalLimitations on Capacity:California: Type ACorrection due Dec 21, 2023

Mar 20, 2024InspectionSeriousBuilding or grounds in poor repair or unsafeCalifornia: Buildings and Grounds · Type B+ 2 more findings from this visit: standard 101223(b)(1)(a), hazardous items within children's reachCorrection due Apr 3, 2024

7findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit7with a plan or deadline only

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License type: Licensed
County: Orange
License number: 304270364
Date issued: Apr 8, 1997
Licensed capacity: 48 children

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Amanda Barlett

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KinderCare Learning Centers LLC

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Nov 5, 2023–Nov 5, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Mar 12, 2026 · Complaint investigation

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7 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

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2Critical findings

4Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

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Visits in the past 12 months

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20262 visits · 3 recorded findings

Mar 12, 2026Complaint investigation · substantiated
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Mar 12, 2026Inspection3 findings
Personal Rights
Critical
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and record review, S1 was witnessed yelling at children in care, as well as handled child and/or children in a rough manner by four (4) out of six (6) interviewed staff. This poses an immediate danger to the health and safety of the children in care
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
1) Copy of the report will be given to parents/authorized representatives currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return 2) Obtain signature/date from parents/authorized representatives on the LIC9224. Copies must be kept in the children’s files 3) Staff Training regarding. Personal Rights 4) Send agenda, training material and sign/out sheets from staff to LPA’s email address by due date
Standard 101223(a)(3) · Personal Rights
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 18, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304270364:2026-03-12:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:304270364:2026-03-12:other
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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Serious
Based on observations, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 staff files did not have valid Mandated Reporter training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Acting director will submit verification to LPA Castro via email, by the due date.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Apr 10, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304270364:2026-03-12:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:304270364:2026-03-12:other
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Standard 101239.1(c)
Serious
Based on LPA's interview with director and LPA's observations of preschool classrooms 3 & 4 that had children napping on cots without a sheet covering the cot which posed a potential risk to the health, safety and personal rights to the children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Acting director states that they will submit verification on how the facility plans to maintain a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child Acting director states that they will conduct a staff re-training on covering the cots with a sheet every day and, depending weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. Signed sheet will be submitted to LPA Castro by COB on due date. Nguyen K Tran Alma Castro DATE: 03/12/2026 DATE: 03/12/2026 Page: 4 of 4
Standard 101239.1(c)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304270364:2026-03-12:101239.1(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:304270364:2026-03-12:other
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Aug 17, 2023Complaint investigation · substantiated
3 findings
Standard 101223(a)3
Minor
sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functionin. This requirement was not met as evidenced by investigation that S1yelled in a harsh and aggressive tone to C1 this poses a potential health & safety risk to children in care
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
director will have all staff trained in personal rights and provide LPA P Rivas copy of in service training sign in sheet and curriculum . item can be sent via email by plan of correction date
Standard 101223(a)3
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 24, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304270364:2023-08-17:101223(a)3:1
Visit source ID
ca:304270364:2023-08-17:other
Standard 10126.2(e)
Serious
file did not have transcripts only lic 9025 indicating she had 3 units in infant school age at laguna technical college and 3 in noce; she is an aide
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Training shall be conducted with staff to advise on supervision requirements, an lic 500 will be provided ; copy of sign in sheet will be provided to LPA Rivas via email patricia.rivas@dss.ca.gov
Standard 10126.2(e)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 24, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304270364:2023-08-17:10126.2(e):1
Visit source ID
ca:304270364:2023-08-17:other
Standard 101216.3(a)
Critical
which showed 13 children were in care beginning 8:46am until approximately 10:20am this poses an immediate health and safety risk and personal rights violation to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Asst Director will contact sister facilities to obtain staffing in the interim, and will also impement using a temporary agency in the future, plan to be in writing and submitted to LPA Rivas by plan of correction date
Standard 101216.3(a)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Aug 18, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:304270364:2023-08-17:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:304270364:2023-08-17:other
Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded

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Mar 12, 2026 · Complaint investigation

7 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

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Personal Rights

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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

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Standard 101239.1(c)

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Standard 101223(a)3

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Mar 12, 2026 · Complaint investigation

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Personal Rights

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Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

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Standard 101239.1(c)

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Standard 101223(a)3

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Standard 10126.2(e)

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