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Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (707) 683-2355
- Address
- 1897 S Street
- Licensed since
Humboldt County context
122*CCLD
Total facilities
1.0*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.2*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.
- 101173(d)Type B
101173(d) The child care center shall operate in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the facility did not comply with the section above which poses an immediate health andsafety risk to children in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee did not test water for lead which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-04-03.
3 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program licensed in California?
Yes, Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program have?
Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 7 visits (3 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program last inspected?
Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program was last inspected on April 3, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program?
Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program 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 30 children. It is located in Arcata, Humboldt County, California.
How does Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program compare to other daycares in Humboldt County?
Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program has 2 citations. The county average is 1.0 citations per facility. There are 122 licensed childcare facilities in Humboldt County.
Does Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program have any serious violations?
Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program had any complaint inspections?
Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program serve?
Stepping Stones Extended Day Care Program serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 30 children.
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