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Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 575-6122
- Address
- 981 Silver Dollar Avenue
- Licensed since
El Dorado County context
118*CCLD
Total facilities
1.0*CCLD
Avg citations
4.3*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 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.
2026
- 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.
2024
- 101416.5(b)Type A
STAFF-INFANT RATIO
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having two aides supervising four infants without a teacher present, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439.1(b)(1)Type B
INFANT CARE CENTER SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having an infant sleep on a crib mattress without a sheet, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101439.1(e)(1)Type B
Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by washing infant bedding weekly instead of daily, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2026-03-10.
1 routine inspection, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 2 of 2 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in South Lake Tahoe
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center licensed in California?
Yes, Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center have?
Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center has 6 citations on record: 4 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (1 inspection, 2 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center last inspected?
Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center was last inspected on March 10, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center?
Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare 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 60 children. It is located in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California.
How does Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center compare to other daycares in El Dorado County?
Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center has 6 citations. The county average is 1.0 citations per facility. There are 118 licensed childcare facilities in El Dorado County.
Does Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center have any serious violations?
Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center has 4 Type A citations 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.
Has Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center had any complaint inspections?
Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center serve?
Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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