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Kindercare Learning Center

581 Peabody Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 · Solano County
1 Type A citation in last 12 months3 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 100%of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
#26 of 26 centers in Vacaville
5Type A citations
25Type B citations
3Inspections
3 of 9Complaints substantiated
30 citations from 23 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications10
Health & medication8
Staff ratios4
Supervision3
Building & playground safety2
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Type BApr 10, 2026Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due May 8, 2026
Type AMar 4, 2026Case management visit (incident)Health & medication
Health and Safety for Day Care Centers §1596.99(c)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due Mar 5, 2026
Type BJan 15, 2026Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due Jan 23, 2026
Type AAug 6, 2025Case management visit (annual continuation)Staff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
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.
Plan of correction due Aug 7, 2025
Type BAug 6, 2025Case management visit (annual continuation)Health & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 5, 2025
Type BAug 6, 2025Case management visit (annual continuation)Training & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 5, 2025
Type BAug 6, 2025Case management visit (annual continuation)Training & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(2)
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 5, 2025
Type BAug 6, 2025Case management visit (annual continuation)Health & medication
Children's medical assessments §101220(a)
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 5, 2025
Type BAug 6, 2025Case management visit (annual continuation)Building & playground safety
Outdoor Activity Space for School-Age Children §101538.2
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 5, 2025
Type BJul 9, 2025Case management visit (incident)Other standards
Plan of Operation §101173(d)
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.
Plan of correction due Jul 18, 2025
Type BSep 4, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 25, 2024
Type BSep 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 25, 2024
Type BSep 4, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(l)(1)(B)
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 25, 2024
Type BSep 4, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's medical assessments §101220(a)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 25, 2024
Type BSep 4, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's immunizations §101220.1(g)
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 25, 2024
Type BSep 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's records §101221(b)(6)
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.
Plan of correction due Sep 25, 2024
Type ADec 13, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Staff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
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
Plan of correction due Dec 14, 2023
Type ADec 13, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
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
Plan of correction due Dec 14, 2023
Type BDec 13, 2023Complaint investigationTraining & qualifications
Teacher qualifications and duties §101216.1(c)(1)
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
Plan of correction due Dec 29, 2023
Type BDec 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
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.
Plan of correction due Dec 22, 2023
Type BDec 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due Dec 22, 2023
Type BDec 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
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.
Plan of correction due Dec 22, 2023
Type AOct 4, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
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
Plan of correction due Oct 5, 2023
Type BOct 4, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Training & qualifications
Staff health screening and personnel requirements §101216(g)(1)
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
Plan of correction due Oct 14, 2023
Type BOct 4, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Training & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
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
Plan of correction due Nov 18, 2023
Type BOct 4, 2023Case management visit (deficiencies)Health & medication
Staff immunizations §1596.7995(a)(1)
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
Plan of correction due Oct 14, 2023
Type BJun 28, 2023Complaint investigationTraining & qualifications
Teacher qualifications and duties §101216.1(B)(1)
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
Plan of correction due Jul 26, 2023
Type BJun 28, 2023Complaint investigationStaff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3(a)
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
Plan of correction due Jul 26, 2023
Type BMar 17, 2022Complaint investigationTraining & qualifications
Teacher qualifications-Health and Safety Code Section §1597.055(a)(2)
based on staff records staff were hired as teachers without all qualifications needed.
Plan of correction due Mar 17, 2022
Type BMar 17, 2022Complaint investigationStaff ratios
Teacher-child ratio §101216.3
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
Plan of correction due Mar 17, 2022

Complaint investigations

Not substantiatedMay 13, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Feb 19, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedJul 9, 2025Complaint investigationreceived May 1, 2025
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedJan 27, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Oct 21, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedJan 27, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Oct 11, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedMar 6, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Dec 13, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedDec 13, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Sep 28, 2023
Substantiated allegation:
Unqualified staff attending to daycare children.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedJul 24, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Jun 23, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedJun 28, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Jun 23, 2023
Substantiated allegations:
Unqualified staff providing care to toddler children
Facility is operating out of ratio
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedMar 17, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Nov 10, 2021
At least one allegation was substantiated. The state’s report lists which.
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

About this center

Licensed capacity75 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceJun 17, 1997
LicenseeKindercare Learning Center, LLC
AdministratorBrenda Hardaway
Phone(707) 447-7685
State facility #483001828

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 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.

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 483001828 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.