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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
- 75 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
1 citation 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.
- 101219(f)Type B
ADMISSION AGREEMENTS
The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility did not ensure they were in compliance with the section cited above by not following their enrollment agreement terms, which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
4 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-09-22.
1 routine inspection, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation 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 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 4 visits (1 inspection, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center last inspected?
Step by Step Early Learning and Childcare Center was last inspected on September 22, 2025 (about 8 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 75 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 1 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 no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
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. 1 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 75 children.
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