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Stepping Stones Children's Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (661) 251-4469
- Address
- 26330 N. Friendly Valley Pkwy.
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
6,562*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.6*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.
- 101223(a)(2)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: to be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by On October 19, 2021, during the complaint investigation inspection, interviews conducted, LPA’s observation and documents provided from the facility, there is sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation that facility is not enforcing children to wear face mask. This is a type B deficiency which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
- 1596.885(c)Type B
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement was not met as evidenced by on 10-19-21, licensee and director provided LPA a waiver signed by children’s parents stating parents choose not to have their children wear a facial mask. The facility failed to contact the Department to inquire about whether the waiver was appropriate to implement. This is a type B deficiency which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-10-02.
3 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 1 of 3 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Stepping Stones Children's Center licensed in California?
Yes, Stepping Stones Children's Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1995.
How many citations does Stepping Stones Children's Center have?
Stepping Stones Children's Center has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (3 inspections, 5 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Stepping Stones Children's Center last inspected?
Stepping Stones Children's Center was last inspected on October 2, 2025 (about 9 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Stepping Stones Children's Center?
Stepping Stones Children's 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 71 children. It is located in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Stepping Stones Children's Center compare to other daycares in Los Angeles County?
Stepping Stones Children's Center has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 6,562 licensed childcare facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Stepping Stones Children's Center have any serious violations?
Stepping Stones Children's Center has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Stepping Stones Children's Center had any complaint inspections?
Stepping Stones Children's Center has received 5 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Stepping Stones Children's Center serve?
Stepping Stones Children's Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 71 children.
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