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STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTERLicense 0936249121 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christopher Bello arrived at the facility at approximately 10:40am and met with Director, Mireya Torrez. During an inspection LPA observed two infants sleeping in the nap area and two other infants whom were awake with one teacher present. This is considered as an immediate risk to the children in care. Title 22 Deficiencies have been cited on the attached LIC 809D . Upon receipt of Type A citations, facility shall post and provide copies of the LIC 809D for parents/guardians of children currently in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Facility must also keep the signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 809D in each child's files. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the 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 other inspection of STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER on March 4, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

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

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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