1 critical and 3 serious and 6 minor findings across 11 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jun 21, 2024. Latest visit Oct 6, 2026, 1 finding.
Critical findings1 · San Diego median 0
14% of San Diego licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings3 · San Diego median 0
13% of San Diego licensed centers have at least one
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The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.
Jun 21, 2024Other visitCriticalObservation of the ChildCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Jun 24, 2024
“Based upon interviews with parent and staff members, and medical records received, C1 fractured her elbow during morning play, and C1 was not continually observed throughout the day, nor parent contacted by staff members which posed an…”California CCLD inspector, Jun 21, 2024 report. Quoted verbatim.
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KinderCare Education LLC
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1Critical findings
3Serious findings
6Minor findings
0Severity N/A
Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20265 visits · 1 recorded finding
Oct 6, 2026Other visit1 finding
Food safety and dietary needs
Minor
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as kitchen floors in main areas and corner areas require deep cleaning, 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
Director stated that she would work with food service and maintenance staff to clean all floor area of the kitchen by the POC due date. Photos to be sent to LPA via email: Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
Standard 101227(a)(18) · Food Service
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Oct 20, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:372005685:2026-10-06:101227(a)(18):1
Visit source ID
ca:372005685:2026-10-06:other
May 26, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
May 7, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Apr 16, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Mar 26, 2026Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
as evidence by: There were 13 children from the Preschool Classroom that were at the playground supervised by staff Lauren Digiacinto. Staff thought that she only had 12 children. This poses a potential safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director stated that she will tallk to staff members to remind them of the Kindercare name to face head count to ensure that the all staff member is aware of the number of children that they are supervising.
Standard 101216.3(a)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 6, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:372005685:2023-10-31:101216.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:372005685:2023-10-31:other
Sep 27, 2023Other visit
1 finding
Standard 101170(e)(2)
Minor
Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f). This requirement is not met as staff Andrehya Azzato has been working at the facility for over a year and her fingerprint is not associated to the facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility representative completed the criminal background clearance transfer form and submitted the require transfer documents to the Licensing office via email during today's inspection.
Standard 101170(e)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:372005685:2023-09-27:101170(e)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:372005685:2023-09-27:other
Jul 11, 2023Inspection
1 finding
Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities
Minor
Based on observation and interview with the Director, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility had recently replaced the play structure at their preschool and pre-k playground. The construction started in May and it was completed at the end of June of 2023. Facility did not notify licensing prior to the alterations. This poses/posed 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
Director will submit a written plan of correction on what the facility will do to ensure that they do not violate the same or similar violation in the future to LPA no later than 07/24/2023.
Standard 101237(a) · Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 24, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:372005685:2023-07-11:101237(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:372005685:2023-07-11:inspection
Feb 8, 2023Other visit
No findings recorded
Jan 18, 2023Other visit
2 findings
Standard 101700.3(b)(1)
Critical
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as one out of seven outlet (outlet used for drinking) tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Facility has replaced the kitchen faucet and the pipeline since the facility obtained the result. Facility will not use the kitchen faucet for cooking or consumption until it gets clearance from the water testing company. Facility has been using the other water faucet to prepare food and drinks for the children in care.
Standard 101700.3(b)(1)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:372005685:2023-01-18:101700.3(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:372005685:2023-01-18:other
Standard 101700.3(b)(1)
Minor
Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the directive above, as three out of seven outlet tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). (both drinking fountains has been shut off since COVID). This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA observed the drinking fountain F located in the Pre-K empty classroom has been removed and the drinking fountain G located at the preschool playground is shut off and covered by a zip lock bag and not accessible to children. Facility has replaced the kitchen faucet and the pipeline since the facility obtained the result. Facility will not use the kitchen faucet for cooking or consumption until it gets clearance from the water testing company. Facility has been using the other water faucet to prepare food and drinks for the children in care.
Standard 101700.3(b)(1)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:372005685:2023-01-18:101700.3(b)(1):2
Visit source ID
ca:372005685:2023-01-18:other
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