Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Vacaville, CA, licensed for up to 75 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 1997. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 3 times and investigated 9 complaints, 3 of them substantiated. The state issued 30 citations, 5 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for training & qualifications (10 of 30). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 26 centers in Vacaville and has more citations per inspection than 100% of California licensed centers.
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Based on the facility's admission of a unusual incident report (UIR) on 04/01/26 and director statement, a child was unsupervised for an unknown amount of time in the school age classroom.
Based on the facility's UIR and interviews conducted by CD and two Staff, a child was This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. A civil penalty of $500 is being issued.
Based on the facility's admission of a unusual incident report (UIR) Notification on 01/07/26, a child was unsupervised for approx. 2 minutes, but less than 5 minutes located in the fully fenced large playground.
Based on LPA's observation on 7/2/2025 of 1 teacher & 6 aides supervising 49 children and on 8/6/2025, LPA observing assistant director and 2 aides supervising 23 children in the larger outdoor play area and 1 teacher and 2 aides supervising 19 children in the 2's and 3's outdoor play area. 8 the assistant director did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Based on record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 9, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 9, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training(MRT) and shall complete renewal every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial MRT. 8 The assistant director agrees to provide proof of current Mandated Reporter Training for Staff #2 and 3. The plan of correction shall be submitted to CCLD on or before 9/5/2025.
Based on record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 9 staff, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited in 1 out of 5 1 The assistant director agrees to provide proof of Child #5's Physicians Report, including tuberculosis test documents as required. The plan of correction shall be submitted to CCLD on or before 9/5/2025. children, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 The plan of correction shall be submitted to CCLD on or before 9/5/2025.
Based on statements provided by staff, child interviews, Vacaville PD report, and a review of page 9 in Employee Handbook which confirmed the facility did not comply with its own plan of operation. This poses/posed a potential health, safety, and/or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Based on five staff (S1-S5) records reviewed which revealed S1-S5's required Immunization Records (IR) were missing or incomplete. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on five staff (S1-S5) records reviewed which revealed S1& S3-S5 were missing Health Screening (LIC 503). The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on five staff (S1-S5) records reviewed which revealed S1 & S3-S4 were missing Employee Rights (LIC 9052). The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on five children's (C1-C5) records reviewed which revealed C3 & C5 were missing Physician Report (LIC 701). The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on five children's (C1-C5) records reviewed which revealed C1-C3 & C5's Immunization were transcribed on incorrect or missing CDPH 286. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on five children's (C1-C5) records reviewed which revealed C1-C3's Enrollment Agreements were not signed by the parents. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on a substantiated complaint allegation which corroborated a the facility operated out of ratio on multiple occasions. 1 Director stated she would produce a written statement outlining how she would ensure each classroom was in ratio at all times. Center Director stated she would submit the POC by 12/14/23 via mail, email or fax. This poses/posed an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care. 8 Email: melchisedeck.augustin@dss.ca.gov Fax: 707-588-5099
Based on the Director's statement confirmed there was a lack of supervision which resulted in a child (C1) eloping from the facility. 1 Director stated she would produce a written statement outlining how she would ensure supervision of the children at all times. Center Director stated she would submit the POC by 12/14/23 via mail, email or fax. This poses/posed an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care. 8 Email: melchisedeck.augustin@dss.ca.gov Fax: 707-588-5099
Based on multiple statements corroborating Aides without ECE units were left alone to supervise the children, and this posed an potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care. 8 fax. Email: melchisedeck.augustin@dss.ca.gov
Based on LPA's observations of a large section of the wooden fence and gate near the preschool playground which appeared to be in dis-repair. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on six staff (S1-S4, AD & CD) records reviewed at 1:52pm which revealed S1-S2, S4, AD & CD were missing proof of immunity against Measles. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on six staff (S1-S4, AD & CD) records reviewed at 1:52pm which revealed S4 was missing Health Screening (LIC 503). The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on Department records and interviews conducted with CD, S3, A2 & A3 which confirmed an adult without criminal record 1 Center Director (CD) stated A1 was no longer employed at the facility. CD agreed to produce a written statement reflecting she understood that all staff were required to obtained a criminal record clearance prior to working at the facility, and how she would ensure violation of CCR 101170 did not re-occur. clearance worked in DP classroom for more than five days in the month of July 2023, and as such, an immediate CP of $500 was assessed. This posed an immediately health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care. 8 CD intends to submit her POC to the Department by 10/05/23 via email or fax. Email: melchisedeck.augustin@dss.ca.gov Fax: 707-588-5099
Based on five staff (S1-S5) records reviewed at 1:54pm which revealed S2-S3 & S5's records did not contain evidence of negative TB clearance. This poses/posed a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care. 8 clearance to the Department by 10/14/23 via mail, email or fax. Email: melchisedeck.augustin@dss.ca.gov Fax: 707-588-5099
Based on five staff (S1-S5) records reviewed at 1:54pm which revealed S2-S4's records were missing AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificates. This posed a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 Email: melchisedeck.augustin@dss.ca.gov Fax: 707-588-5099
Based on five staff (S1-S5) records reviewed at 1:54pm which revealed S1-S5's records did not contain required staff immunization records. This poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to the children in care. 8 Email: melchisedeck.augustin@dss.ca.gov Fax: 707-588-5088
101216.1(B)(1)Teacher Qualifications and Duties. Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements...(1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement. 1 Director stated she will procide verification of ECE units when completed to LPA, Sebastian Phouthavong by 07/26/2023 at sebastian.phouthavong@dss.ca.gov Based on facility record review, Staff did not have the required units and no verification of staff ECE units were present at the faculity. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care. 8
101216.3(a) Teacher-Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance. 1 Director stated she will review the Teacher-Child Ratio Requirements and create a statment of completion with signuature and date. Statement will be submitted to LPA, Sebastian Phouthavong by 07/26/2023 at sebastian.phouthavong@dss.ca.gov Based on observation and interviews, on multiple occasions, 1 Staff was supervising over 12 daycare children at one time. This poses a potential Health and Safety risk to children in care. 8
based on staff records staff were hired as teachers without all qualifications needed.
based on LPA observations, children were being supervised by a staff member who was not qualified as a teacher. 1 Staffing has been adjusted by facility director to ensure all classrooms are being staffed with a fully qualified teacher. The deficiencies are cleared at this time
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Unqualified staff attending to daycare children.
Unqualified staff providing care to toddler children
Facility is operating out of ratio
About this center
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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 5 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Mar 4, 2026, for health and safety for day care centers. Each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kindercare Learning Center?
California investigated 9 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 3. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.
How does Kindercare Learning Center compare with other daycares in Vacaville?
It is #26 of 26 centers in Vacaville by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 100% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 2, 2025. No citations were issued 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 Solano County, which includes Vacaville, was $1,003 a month for preschoolers (about $1,270 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.
Who runs Kindercare Learning Center?
The licensee is Kindercare Learning Center, LLC, and the administrator listed with the state is Brenda Hardaway.
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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 483001828 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.