KinderCare Learning Center, Ontario CA: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Minor findings only

2 minor findings across 4 visits. Latest visit Jul 8, 2026, 1 finding.

Critical findings0 · Ontario median 0

33% of Ontario licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings0 · Ontario median 0

30% of Ontario licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Jul 8, 2026Other visitMinorReporting RequirementsCalifornia: Type BCorrection due Jul 10, 2026

“by: There was a change in director that was never reported to the department.”California CCLD inspector, Jul 8, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

May 14, 2024InspectionMinorStaff immunization records missingCalifornia: General Provisions and Definitions · Type BCorrection due May 31, 2024

2findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit2with a plan or deadline only

Everything above is quoted or counted from California CCLD records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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License type: Licensed
County: San Bernardino
License number: 364804212
Date issued: Oct 20, 1997
Licensed capacity: 24 children

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Director

Melinda Gaskin

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KinderCare Learning Centers LLC

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jul 8, 2026 · Other visit

Findings recorded · read the visit below

4 recorded visits · 2 available findings.

0Critical findings

0Serious findings

2Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

1 visit

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20261 visit · 1 recorded finding

Jul 8, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101212(b)(1)(A)
Minor
by: There was a change in director that was never reported to the department. The acting director has been present in her position since January 2026, and this was never reported to the department. This poses a potenital risk to the health an safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
The facility representative agrees to submit a full directors packet, no later than the POC due date. This packet must include a photocopy of a college transcript, OR a Child Development program Director permit. A checklist was provided during todays inspection. Gilbert Sena Aman Lama DATE: 07/08/2026 DATE: 07/08/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101212(b)(1)(A)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:364804212:2026-07-08:101212(b)(1)(A):1
Visit source ID
ca:364804212:2026-07-08:other

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Jan 4, 2023Complaint investigation · substantiated
1 finding
Standard 101223(a)(3)
Critical
or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not being met as evidenced by the information obtained that a staff slapped or hit a child in the mouth area. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Assistant Director agrees to conduct a training with staff regarding how to handle and/or manage similar situations. Agenda and sign in sheet to be submitted to the Riverside Child Care Regional Office by 1/5/2023.
Standard 101223(a)(3)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 5, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:364804212:2023-01-04:101223(a)(3):1
Visit source ID
ca:364804212:2023-01-04:report
The state lists 3 findings; details for 1 are available.
Dec 30, 2022Other visit
2 findings
Standard 100700.3(b)(1)
Minor
Based on records review of required lead testing, the facility had lead values of 5.5 or above on water outlets: E (7.1 pbb). This is a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will implement corrective action pursuant to section CCR 101704 for immediate cessation of outlets testing with action level exceedance until it is replaced and retested pursuant to section CCR 101705 and returns a result at or below the Acton level. Facility will notify CDSS with completion within 30 days.
Standard 100700.3(b)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 30, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:364804212:2023-01-04:100700.3(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:364804212:2023-01-04:report
Standard 101238(a)
Serious
Based on LPAs observations the facility is not meeting the section above in that dirt/grime was observed on floors, toilets, tables and trash can. Addtionally, LPAs observed puddle of dried urine on bathroom floor and trash in bathroom sink. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility will complete deep clean of all classrooms and submit proof with pictures to the Department by POC due date 01/06/22.
Standard 101238(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 6, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:364804212:2023-01-04:101238(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:364804212:2023-01-04:report
The visit outcome or reported count conflicts with the available finding details. The findings remain visible.
Dec 6, 2022Other visit
No findings recorded
Oct 20, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded

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Jul 8, 2026 · Other visit

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Standard 101212(b)(1)(A)

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Jul 8, 2026 · Other visit

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Standard 101212(b)(1)(A)

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Standard 101223(a)(3)

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Standard 100700.3(b)(1)

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