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STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTERLicense 0936249122 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christopher Bello met with Director, Mireya Torrez to open and close a complaint investigation, regarding the above allegations. Upon arrival, LPA observed 14 infants with two teachers and two assistants. It was alleged that the facility operated out of Teacher-child ratio and has unqualified staff working with the children in care. LPA observed upon arrival two assistants with seven infants in the hallway headed toward the playground without a qualified teacher present. Observations and interviews corroborated the allegations. Based on LPA’s investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Title 22 deficiencies are cited on the subsequent page of this report. Type Acknowledgement forms are to be signed by current parent of the facility and new parents for the next twelve months. LIC 9224 and Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Mireya Torrez.

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

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.

  • 101416.3(b)Type A

    An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified teacher, except as provided for in Section 101416.5(d)(1). This requirement has not been met by evidence: LPA observed two assistants with infants without a teacher present. This is considered as an immediate risk to the children in care.

  • 101416.5(b)Type A

    STAFF-INFANT RATIO

    There shall be a ratio of one teacher for every four infants in attendance. This requirement has not been met by evidence: LPA observed two assistants with infants without a teacher present. This is considered as an immediate risk to the children in care.

  • 101429(a)(1)Type A

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR INFANTS

    Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement has not been met by evidence: LPA observed one staff with two sleeping infants and two awake infants. This is considered as an immediate risk to the children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 4, 2026 inspection of STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER on March 4, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER on March 4, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "An infant care aide shall work under the direct supervision of the director, the assistant director or a fully qualified..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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