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Kindercare Learning Center

4308 Folsom Drive, Antioch, CA 94531 · Contra Costa County
1 Type A citation in last 12 months3 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)

Kindercare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Antioch, CA, licensed for up to 72 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 1997. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 2 times and investigated 5 complaints, 3 of them substantiated. The state issued 16 citations, 2 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 16). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #22 of 23 centers in Antioch and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 10,948 California licensed centers, comparing weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #22 of 23 centers in Antioch
2Type A citations
14Type B citations
2Inspections
3 of 5Complaints substantiated
16 citations from 13 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 17, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork5
Caregiver conduct4
Supervision3
Training & qualifications2
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Type BJun 3, 2026Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff failed to adequately supervise C1 when C1 behave inappropriately around other children which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 12, 2026
Type BJun 3, 2026Case management visit (incident)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(a)
Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited when facility... 1 By 06/12/2026, Program Specialist stated they will submit a written statement on how facility will come back into compliance. Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected. commingled preschool and school age children for an hour in the morning which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Plan of correction due Jun 12, 2026
Type BFeb 26, 2026Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility failed to provide adequate supervision for C1 resulting in multiple children being injured by C1 which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 13, 2026
Type BFeb 26, 2026Complaint investigationRecords & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)(1)(C)
Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility failed to report children injuries to licensing which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 5, 2026
Type AFeb 20, 2026Case management visit (incident)Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with... 1 By 02/23/2026, Assistant Director stated they will submit a written statement on how facility will come back into compliance. Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected. ... the section cited above when staff has observed S1 yelling at children mutliple times and S1 was osberved grabbing a child by their shoulders which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 23, 2026
Type BFeb 20, 2026Case management visit (incident)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)
... 1 By 02/27/2026, Assistant Director stated they will submit a written statement on how facility will come back into compliance. Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected. ... based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the facility failed to report incident within 24 hours which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.
Plan of correction due Feb 27, 2026
Type BOct 27, 2025Case management visit (deficiencies)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(d)
Based on interview &record review, Licensee did not comply with the reg. above due to failing to report infectious cases in April, June, July, & October of 2025 8 This is a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 29, 2025
Type BJul 17, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Teacher aide qualifications §101216.2(e)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff present, Staff (S1), an Aide, was supervising a pre-k classroom alone & without a teacher supervising, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 25, 2025
Type BJul 17, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's records §101221(b)(6)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 7 children's files reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Aug 8, 2025
Type BJul 17, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff present, Staff (S1), an Aide, was supervising a pre-k classroom alone & without a teacher or fully qualified teacher supervising, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 25, 2025
Type BJul 17, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(f)(f)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 6 staff present, Staff (S1), an Aide, does not have current CPR/1st Aide and was supervising a pre-k classroom alone & without a teacher or fully qualified teacher, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 25, 2025
Type BJan 10, 2025Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229
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 left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... Supervision shall include visual observation 1 Director Jamari Frendenburg will have all preschool staff complete the questionare and sign form and will submit everything to LPA by COB 01/24/24. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when C1 sustain an unexplained injury due to lack of supervision which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Jan 24, 2025
Type BDec 5, 2024Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
101223 Personal Rights.. (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:...(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. 1 By COB on 12/09/2024 Director stated they will submit a written statement on how the facility will come back into compliance. Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when improper use of play structure resulted in C1’s injury which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care. 8
Plan of correction due Dec 9, 2024
Type AMay 17, 2023Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
Personal Rights. The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights. To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. 1 Director shall develop a written plan of action to ensure children are accorded a safe and healthful environment. Director shall submit a copy of the plan to CCL by 5/18/23. • Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected.
Plan of correction due May 18, 2023
Type BMay 17, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Health & medication
Health-related services §101226(a)(2)
Health related Services. The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. 1 Director shall develop a written plan to ensure all incidents are documented and authorized representatives are notified of incidents. Director shall submit a copy of this plan to CCL by 5/26/23 In the case of less serious injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts, scratches and bites from other children requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff, the licensee shall document the injury in the child's record and notify the child's authorized representative of the nature of the injury when the child is picked up from the center. 8 • Failure to correct will result in a $100 per day civil penalty until corrected. Repeat violations are $250 per violation and $100 per day until corrected.
Plan of correction due May 26, 2023
Type BNov 14, 2022Case management visit (incident)Caregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure [..]personal rights:(3)To be free from corporal [..] interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement is not met as evidence by; 1 By POC date 11/28/22 director will submit a written statement understanding CCLD regulation for Personal Rights. Based on interviews, it was confirm that Child 1 was forced to wake up from napping.This is a potenial risk to Health and Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care. 8 Facility will conduct a staff meeting about personal rights. Director will submit proof of agenda and signature from staff meeting.
Plan of correction due Nov 28, 2022

Complaint investigations

Not substantiatedFeb 26, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Jan 26, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedJan 10, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Dec 27, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
Lack of supervision resulting in child sustained an unexplained injury while in care
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedDec 5, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Nov 13, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
Licensee does not ensure equipment and activity areas are arranged so that there is no hazard from conflicting activities.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedNov 21, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Oct 17, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedMay 17, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Apr 4, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Day care child sustained unexplained injuries while in care.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

About this center

Licensed capacity72 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceNov 18, 1997
LicenseeKindercare Learning Centers LLC
AdministratorNicole Ward
Phone(925) 754-3137
State facility #073401306

Other licenses at this address

Common questions

Does Kindercare Learning Center take infants?

Not under this license, which covers preschool-age children. An infant center is licensed separately at the same address (listed below).

Has Kindercare Learning Center had any serious violations?

California issued 2 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Feb 20, 2026, for personal rights. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kindercare Learning Center?

California investigated 5 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 3. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Kindercare Learning Center compare with other daycares in Antioch?

It is tied for #22 of 23 centers in Antioch by weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 10,948 California centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 17, 2025. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.

How much does Kindercare Learning Center cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kindercare Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in Contra Costa County, which includes Antioch, was $1,287 a month for preschoolers (about $1,620 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Kindercare Learning Center?

The licensee is Kindercare Learning Centers LLC, and the administrator listed with the state is Nicole Ward.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.

To read the full state reports, search facility number 073401306 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.