Kindercare Learning Center
2850 CHERRY LANE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects an 88% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 53
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 01229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision....(a) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs (1)No Child(ren) Shall Be…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jan 18, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Licensees Shall Maintain a Lead Value at or Below the Action Level of 5 Ppb in All Outlets Subject to the Testing Requirements of These Written Directives, for the Health And…
on steps taken. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 BY 2/20/23 Director agreed to send photos of outdoor area showing outlets have been permanently removed. Request Denied
- 01703 Post -Testing Requirements & Information (A) [...] Copy of Following Shall Be Sent by the Licensee to the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Within 2 Weeks of the Completed…
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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