1 critical and 3 minor findings across 7 visits. Most recent critical finding: Dec 21, 2023. Latest visit Jul 20, 2026, 1 finding.
Critical findings1 · San Marcos median 0
12% of San Marcos licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings0 · San Marcos median 0
15% of San Marcos 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.
Dec 21, 2023Other visitCriticalHealth-Related ServicesCalifornia: Type ACorrection due Jan 12, 2024
“Based on interviews conducted by LPA, on 12/18/23 S1 administered the incorrect medication dosage to C1 and did not follow the physician's written instructions.”California CCLD inspector, Dec 21, 2023 report. Quoted verbatim.
Jan 12, 2026Other visitMinorSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type BCorrection due Jan 30, 2026
4findings in 36 months0verified corrected by California0corrected during the visit4with a plan or deadline only
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KinderCare Education at Work LLC
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Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20263 visits · 2 recorded findings
Jul 20, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101223(a)(2)
Minor
Based on staff interviews staff did not use the existing protocol in place to make sure the correct baby bottle was given to the correct infant. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director states that she will conduct person to person re-training with all the infant teachers and submit proof to the dept. by 7/31/26. Joelle Redding Saraliz Velando DATE: 07/20/2026 DATE: 07/20/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101223(a)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jul 31, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376700377:2026-07-20:101223(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:376700377:2026-07-20:other
Mar 30, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Jan 12, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101229(a)(1)
Minor
Based on Director and staff interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Child #1 was left unattended for approximately under one minute without staff supervision which 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
The Director stated that she will conduct a training covering child transitioning by 1/30/26 and provide proof of staff attendance to the Dept. Joelle Redding Saraliz Velando DATE: 01/12/2026 DATE: 01/12/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of six staff members whose files were reviewed did not have current mandated reporter certification. This 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
One staff member (S1) completed mandated reporter training during the inspection. The director states that she will send mandated reporter certification for staff #2 (S2) to LPA via email by 12/21/22.
Standard 1596.8662(b)(1) · Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 21, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376700377:2022-12-14:1596.8662(b)(1):1
Visit source ID
ca:376700377:2022-12-14:inspection
Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of eight children's files reviewed did not contain current infant needs and services plans. This 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
The director states that she will submit current infant needs and services plans for the two children (C1 and C2) to LPA via email by 12/21/22.
Standard 101419.3(a) · Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Dec 21, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:376700377:2022-12-14:101419.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:376700377:2022-12-14:inspection
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