1 critical and 2 minor findings across 4 visits. Most recent critical finding: Feb 18, 2025. Latest visit Sep 18, 2026, no findings.
Critical findings1 · Walnut Creek median 0
14% of Walnut Creek licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings0 · Walnut Creek median 0
7% of Walnut Creek licensed centers have at least one
What inspectors found
The 2 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.
Feb 18, 2025Complaint investigationCriticalSign-in and sign-out not keptCalifornia: Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision · Type ACorrection due Feb 19, 2025
“This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 was left outside unsupervised which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of…”California CCLD inspector, Feb 18, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.
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KinderCare Education LLC
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Source checked Nov 6, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.
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20262 visits · 2 recorded findings
Sep 18, 2026Other visit
No findings recorded
Aug 17, 2026Other visit2 findings
Reporting Requirements
Minor
Based on interview record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the regional office was not notified or qualified the current director 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
Facility Representative will submit a completed director packet to the regional office by the POC due date of 9/17/2026.
Standard 101212(b) · Reporting Requirements
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Sep 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073401911:2026-08-17:101212(b):1
Visit source ID
ca:073401911:2026-08-17:other
Personnel Requirements
Minor
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 staff do not have a LIC503 completed by a doctor and 1 does not have a TB clearance on file 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
Facility Representative will submit either a completed LIC503 for the 2 staff or proof of doctors appointment is scheduled if unable to find an appointment before POC due date of 9/17/2026.
Jun 26, 2023Complaint investigation · unsubstantiated
No findings recorded
Jan 18, 2023Other visit
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Jan 18, 2023Inspection
2 findings
Standard 101700.3(b)(2)
Minor
Per LPA's inspection, there are 2 drinking water outlets in outdoor yard with lead exceedance. Director states outlets have not been used since pandemic. Since they were in use before pandemic, this poses/posed potential risk to health/safety of children.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
LPA observed outlets have been sealed. Director states outllets will be removed permanently at a later date. Director has submitted plan of correction on steps taken. BY 2/20/23 Director agreed to send photos of outdoor area showing outlets have been permanently removed.
Standard 101700.3(b)(2)
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Feb 20, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073401911:2023-01-18:101700.3(b)(2):1
Visit source ID
ca:073401911:2023-01-18:other
Post -Testing Requirements & Information
Minor
Facility failed to send documents within 2 weeks of sampling. Director states she was unaware of the requirement. This poses a potential risk to health safety of children in care.
A correction plan is recorded. No state verification date is shown.
Recorded plan of correction
Director has submitted documents LIC 9275, LIC9276, LIC999 via email on 1/13/23. Citation was cleared during inspection. Letter of Clearance provided.
Standard 101703.3(a) · Post -Testing Requirements & Information
State severity
Type B
Corrected at visit
Not recorded
Correction due
Jan 18, 2023
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
ca:073401911:2023-01-18:101703.3(a):1
Visit source ID
ca:073401911:2023-01-18:other
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