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Kindercare Learning Center - Paseo Ladera

1101 Paseo Ladera, Chula Vista, CA 91910 · San Diego County
1 Type A citation in last 12 months4 substantiated complaintsChild care center (preschool)

Kindercare Learning Center - Paseo Ladera is a licensed child care center in Chula Vista, CA, licensed for up to 78 children and serving preschool-age children. It has held its California license since 2001. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 5 times and investigated 9 complaints, 4 of them substantiated. The state issued 11 citations, 9 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for supervision (3 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #69 of 72 centers in Chula Vista and has more citations per inspection than 97% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 97%of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
Tied for #69 of 72 centers in Chula Vista
9Type A citations
2Type B citations
5Inspections
4 of 9Complaints substantiated
11 citations from 25 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 8, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 27, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Supervision3
Caregiver conduct3
Background checks2
Building & playground safety2
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Type AJan 6, 2026Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)
Based on LPA interviews conducted and record reviews, the licensee did not comply with the above regulation, as the supervision provided by staff is ineffective in that a day care child caused injuries to another child in care, which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 6, 2026
Type ADec 20, 2024Case management visit (deficiencies)Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 and S2 has been employed at the facility since 7/22/24 and does not have a criminal record clearance which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Dec 20, 2024
Type BNov 5, 2024Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on LPA’s observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as on 10/29/24, LPA observed mold on the outer surface and underneath a children's sink in Pre-K Room 6, which poses a potential, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 5, 2024
Type AOct 29, 2024Case management visit (deficiencies)Background checks
Criminal record clearance §101170(e)(1)
Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 has been employed at the facility since 8/12/24 and does not have a criminal record clearance which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 30, 2024
Type AJul 19, 2024Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
child in care left classroom without staff knwledge and was unsupervised for at least one minute. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care.
Plan of correction due Jul 19, 2024
Type AApr 22, 2024Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
staff member was observed hitting a child w a tissue box. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care. 8 Director will submit signed acknowledgement by staff that video has been reviewed and training completed.
Plan of correction due May 31, 2024
Type AApr 22, 2024Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(1)
staff member rough Director King states that Personal Rights video located on CDSS website will be required to be reviewed by all preschool license staff. Staff will have KINDERCARE INCLUSION training on working with children with special needs/behavioral needs. Specifically S1. handling a child in care. This poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of children in care. 8 Director will submit signed acknowledgement by staff that video has been reviewed and training completed.
Plan of correction due May 31, 2024
Type AApr 22, 2022Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal Rights §1012239(a)(2)
a child in care being bitten by Director Ana King states that she will hold an all-staff meeting and discuss proper supervision techniques. Regulation 101229 will be discussed during the meeting. A signed attendance roster will be submitted to the licensing office as aprt of the plan of correction. Director states that ratios have been lowered to 8:1. The class has been another child in care and that bite resulted in an injury. This poses an immediate threat to children in care. 8 split in half so that less children are together in a small space. Director has brought in extra support to supervise child who is biting. Director has has communicated with child's parents about the biting to see if a plan can be created to assist the child and stop the biting. Child no longer attends the facility.
Plan of correction due May 13, 2022
Type AApr 22, 2022Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision §101229(a)(1)
the same daycare child biting multiple children in care on several different occasions. This poses an immediate threat to children in care. 8 split in half so that less children are together in a small space. Director has brought in extra support to supervise child who is biting. Director has has communicated with child's parents about the biting to see if a plan can be created to assist the child and stop the biting. Child no longer attends the facility.
Plan of correction due May 13, 2022
Type ASep 27, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's medical assessments §101220(e)(1)(A)
Based on LPA observation and staff admission inhaler was located in child's backpack. This poses an immediate threat to children in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 27, 2021
Type BSep 27, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on LPA observations which included broken blinds, peeling paint, and wood chips on the Staff removed the blinds during the inspection. Furniture will be moved to cover the peeling paint and a work order will be placed to address the issue. A checklist will be developed and submitted to the SDRO indicating daily inspection of the facility indoors and outdoors. playground walkway. This could pose a potential risk to children in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 27, 2021

Complaint investigations

SubstantiatedJan 6, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Oct 17, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Staff did not properly supervise day care child resulting unexplained injuries.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedAug 22, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Jun 23, 2025
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedAug 22, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Jun 11, 2025
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedFeb 27, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Dec 13, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedNov 5, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Oct 21, 2024
Substantiated allegation:
Staff do not keep the facility free from mold
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedApr 22, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Feb 8, 2024
Substantiated allegations:
Facility staff inappropriately handled a day care child.
Facility staff hit a day care child multiple times with an object.
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedDec 2, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Sep 19, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedApr 22, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Feb 24, 2022
Substantiated allegations:
Day-care child was bit by another day-care child resulting in an injury.
Day-care child bit multiple day-care children.
2 citations issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedNov 8, 2021Complaint investigationreceived Aug 23, 2021
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.

About this center

Licensed capacity78 children
License typeChild care center (preschool)
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceSep 24, 2001
LicenseeKindercare Learning Centers LLC
AdministratorAna King
Phone(619) 482-1800
State facility #376600788

Other licenses at this address

Common questions

Does Kindercare Learning Center - Paseo Ladera 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 - Paseo Ladera had any serious violations?

California issued 9 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on Jan 6, 2026, for care and supervision. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kindercare Learning Center - Paseo Ladera?

California investigated 9 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 4. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Kindercare Learning Center - Paseo Ladera compare with other daycares in Chula Vista?

It is tied for #69 of 72 centers in Chula Vista by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 97% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kindercare Learning Center - Paseo Ladera last inspected?

Aug 7, 2026. No citations were issued during that visit.

How much does Kindercare Learning Center - Paseo Ladera cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kindercare Learning Center - Paseo Ladera for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in San Diego County, which includes Chula Vista, was $1,013 a month for preschoolers (about $1,280 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Kindercare Learning Center - Paseo Ladera?

The licensee is Kindercare Learning Centers LLC, and the administrator listed with the state is Ana King.

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 376600788 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.