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First Steps Learning Center

License 073400647Child Care CenterLafayette, CA
2 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
32 children
Phone
(925) 933-6283
Address
3201 Stanley Boulevard
Licensed since

Contra Costa County context

1,472*CCLD

Total facilities

2.9*CCLD

Avg citations

5.5*CCLD

Avg visits

1.3*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

2 citations on record

Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • STAFF-INFANT RATIO

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by ensuring the facility maintains ratio at all times, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed 1 teacher's aid supervising 7 infants. The staff indicated the other teacher left the classroom to change an infant's diaper.

  • INFANT NEEDS AND SERVICES PLAN

    Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above ensuring that each infant up to 12 months of age has the LIC 9227 form in file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Inspection record

4 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-10-07.

3 routine inspections.

2 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed daycares in Lafayette

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is First Steps Learning Center licensed in California?

Yes, First Steps Learning Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1996.

How many citations does First Steps Learning Center have?

First Steps Learning Center has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (3 inspections, 1 other visit).

When was First Steps Learning Center last inspected?

First Steps Learning Center was last inspected on October 7, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.

What type of childcare is First Steps Learning Center?

First Steps Learning Center is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 32 children. It is located in Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California.

How does First Steps Learning Center compare to other daycares in Contra Costa County?

First Steps Learning Center has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.9 citations per facility. There are 1,472 licensed childcare facilities in Contra Costa County.

Does First Steps Learning Center have any serious violations?

First Steps Learning Center has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.

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