KinderCare Learning Center, Torrance CA: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Minor findings only

1 minor findings across 7 visits. Latest visit Jul 8, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings0 · Torrance median 0

27% of Torrance licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings0 · Torrance median 0

11% of Torrance licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Mar 26, 2026Other visitMinorStandard 101626.1(1)(2)(3)(c)California: Type BCorrection due Mar 26, 2026

“temperature shall be determined(3)the child's authorized representative to remain in the center until the daily inspection for illness is completed and the child is accepted for care.(c) The licensee shall develop and implement a written…”California CCLD inspector, Mar 26, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Mar 15, 2024Other visitCitedInfant Care Teacher Qualifications and DutiesCalifornia: Correction due Apr 12, 2024

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

1 citation is awaiting report review, so its type is not yet counted above. 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: Los Angeles
License number: 197405917
Date issued: Apr 1, 1999
Licensed capacity: 16 children

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Derek Weinmann

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Knowledge Universe Education, LLC

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

7 recorded visits · 2 available findings.

1 finding has severity N/A — not provided.

0Critical findings

0Serious findings

1Minor findings

1Severity N/A

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

Visits in the past 12 months

2 visits

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20262 visits · 1 recorded finding

Jul 8, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Mar 26, 2026Other visit1 finding
Standard 101626.1(1)(2)(3)(c)
Minor
temperature shall be determined(3)the child's authorized representative to remain in the center until the daily inspection for illness is completed and the child is accepted for care.(c) The licensee shall develop and implement a written procedure.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director will ensure Health Checks are being condcuted daily and will ensure Staff are filling out daily Health Check forms. Due Date: 04/09/26 Karren Starks Tyra Chavies DATE: 03/26/2026 DATE: 03/26/2026 Page: 3 of 3
Standard 101626.1(1)(2)(3)(c)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Mar 26, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197405917:2026-03-26:101626.1(1)(2)(3)(c):1
Visit source ID
ca:197405917:2026-03-26:other

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May 9, 2023Complaint investigation · substantiated
1 finding
Standard 101223(a)(2)
Critical
This requirenment is not met as evidenced by: LPA Clayton observed two (2) infants sitting with their backs against the main door to the classroom, and an infant standing on a table. Interview revealed that an infants fingers were smashed in a door when teacher was exiting the room.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director and Assistant Director to ensure that teachers are supervising infants correctly. Director and staff will review Title 22 section 101223, and watch the Supervison Children in Child Care Centers, and Personal Rights Videos on the CCL website, and write a statement of understanding. Director to submit statment to LPA by POC date.
Standard 101223(a)(2)
State severity
Type A
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
May 15, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197405917:2023-05-09:101223(a)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:197405917:2023-05-09:inspection
May 9, 2023Inspection
Report details unavailable
The state lists 1 findings; details for 0 are available.
Missing or pending details are not evidence of no findings.
Jan 5, 2023Other visit
2 findings
Health-Related Services
Serious
Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure Parent 1 was immediately notified of Child 1’s injury to the face, which 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
Director agreed to train staff on reporting injuries to the face or head of child to parents immediately as well as ensuring accurate information on written, hardcopy Ouch Reports provided to parents at pickup. Director agreed to provide a copy of the training agenda to LPA by 12:00PM on 1/6/2023.
Standard 101226(a) · Health-Related Services
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 5, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197405917:2023-01-05:101226(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:197405917:2023-01-05:other
Standard 101212(d)
Severity N/A
Severity: N/A — not provided
Narrative not available. Check the state record for report details.
Correction due Jan 5, 2023. No state verification date is shown.
Standard 101212(d)
State severity
N/A — not provided
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 5, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197405917:2023-01-05:101212(d):1
Visit source ID
ca:197405917:2023-01-05:other
Nov 2, 2022Complaint investigation · substantiated
1 finding
Indoor Activity Space
Serious
Based on interviews, record review, and obervation, Director did not ensure safe flooring in the classroom as Staff 7 tripped on an area mat, fell, and dropped Child 1 (C1) on, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care. In this incident, C1's lip was injured.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director removed the all area mats from the classroom during the inspection.
Standard 101238.3(b) · Indoor Activity Space
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Nov 2, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:197405917:2022-11-02:101238.3(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:197405917:2022-11-02:report

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Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection

7 recorded visits · 2 available findings.

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Standard 101626.1(1)(2)(3)(c)

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Standard 101223(a)(2)

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Standard 101212(d)

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Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection

7 recorded visits · 2 available findings.

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Standard 101626.1(1)(2)(3)(c)

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Standard 101223(a)(2)

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Standard 101212(d)

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