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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434400337
Report Date: 08/27/2025
Date Signed: 08/27/2025 01:19:53 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/27/2025 01:19 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
434400337
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LEAH KIDGERFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1081 FOXWORTHY AVENUETELEPHONE:
(408) 265-7380
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95118
CAPACITY: 96TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 65CENSUS: 41DATE:
08/27/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:40 AM
MET WITH:Director - Leah KidgerTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer "Jen" Beehler conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by Director Leah Kidger and provided access to the facility. LPA stated the reason for the visit was to investigate the self reported incident that occurred on 08/22/2025.

LPA conducted interviews with staff, the Director and observed food service. During the inspection, LPA revealed through testimony, that staff was previously aware of Child #1's (C1) allergy to strawberries. The allergy list that is kept in all classrooms had not been updated with this information. Staff stated that C1 had been moved up to the preschool program from the infant program in July when C1 turned 2. LPA reviewed the child's file and uncovered 2 versions of the Parent's Report and 2 versions of the Admissions agreements. None of the documents listed any food allergies.

Director reviewed the facility application used to track children's activity and communicate to parents from Kindercare. The application had an additional version of the admissions agreement showing a strawberry allergy that could cause a rash or diarrhea if ingested. This agreement was not signed or dated. The box was checked stating this allergy was not life threatening. Director stated she was not aware of when the agreement was uploaded because there is not a notification that is triggered when parents update documents in the application. All staff confirmed they were aware of the allergy, but the allergy was not documented in the original preschool admissions agreement signed on 07/25/2025.

Due to this investigation, deficiencies are cited. More details provided on the attached LIC809-D. LPA informed Facility Representative Jennifer Fieber that this report dated 08/27/2025 documents 1 Type A citation.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jennifer Beehler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/27/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434400337
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2025
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This report shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed the Director to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 08/27/2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Exit interview conducted with Facility Representative Jennifer Fieber, report was reviewed and provided along with appeal rights.


NOTICE OF SITE VISIT PROVIDED AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Jennifer Beehler
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/27/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 08/27/2025 01:19 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Jennifer Beehler On 08/27/2025 at 12:44 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 434400337

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/27/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
08/28/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(7)(B)

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Food Service - 101227(a)(7)(B) A child shall not be served any food to which the child’s record indicates he/she has an allergy. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: C1 was served strawberries on 08/22/2025. C1 is allergic to strawberries which was previously communicated to staff
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Director to provide a written plan detailing how the center will address the communication break down of dietary considerations for all children in care. This plan should include the communication structure from staff preparing meals, to delivery of food and service of food. Director
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and documented in the latest version of an admissions agreement. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety and personal rights of children in care.
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will also work with the Kindercare organization to address pitfalls in the application that allow parents to change children's files without notifying the director or administrative staff of those changes. Director to provide written statements to LPA by POC due date.

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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Gladys Kuizon
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Jennifer Beehler
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/27/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/27/2025


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