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Giant Step Learning Center
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (714) 540-1775
- Address
- 758 St. Clair Street
- Licensed since
Orange County context
2,923*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
5.6*CCLD
Avg visits
1.3*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
14 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
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from...humiliation, intimidation, ridicule,...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observations and interview. LPA observed Staff 1 (S) to speak to children in a harsh tone and language. Interviews stated S1 speaks in a stern manner and yells at children.
- 101212(b)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
CCR101212(b)Reporting Requirements The name of the...director...shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change...director...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Oservation, interview, and record review, the child care center (CCC) has not reported the new director's information to the Department. This poses as a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101212(c)Type B
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
CCR Section 101212(c) Reporting Requirements The licensee shall notify the Department...intent prior to making any structural changes that reduce the...amount of indoor or outdoor activity space...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observation, interview, and record review, the CCC did not report the structural changes of the outdoor play area to the Department. This poses as a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
- 101217(a)Type B
PERSONNEL RECORDS
CCR 101217(a) Personnel Records The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observations, interview, and record review 2 out of 3 staff did not have a complete personnel file. This poses as a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
2025
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
- 101239.1(b)(5)Type B
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
- 101238(a)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on interview and observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101239.1(b)(5)Type B
Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 10 out of 30 mats which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 staff files which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 101223(a)(2)Type A
PERSONAL RIGHTS
101223(a)(2)Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights. To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations... to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA’s interviews, 2 out of 4 staff disclosed concerns about S3’s ability to care for the children. S3 disclosed that the manner in which S3 changed Child 1 might have caused C1 to get a rash. S4 stated S3 wiped C1 too roughly causing C1 to get skin irritation.
2023
- 101239.2(a)(1)Type B
101239.2(a)(1) Drinking Water(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.(1) Children shall be free to drink as they wish.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s interviews, two staff members disclosed witnessing a teacher said “not right now” because the teachers were busy when the children asked for water.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-01-28.
2 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 2 of 3 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
14 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Costa Mesa
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Giant Step Learning Center licensed in California?
Yes, Giant Step Learning Center is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2011.
How many citations does Giant Step Learning Center have?
Giant Step Learning Center has 14 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 9 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (2 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 6 other visits).
When was Giant Step Learning Center last inspected?
Giant Step Learning Center was last inspected on January 28, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Giant Step Learning Center?
Giant Step Learning 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 42 children. It is located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California.
How does Giant Step Learning Center compare to other daycares in Orange County?
Giant Step Learning Center has 14 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 2,923 licensed childcare facilities in Orange County.
Does Giant Step Learning Center have any serious violations?
Giant Step Learning Center has 1 Type A citation 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 Giant Step Learning Center had any complaint inspections?
Giant Step Learning Center has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Giant Step Learning Center serve?
Giant Step Learning Center serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 42 children.
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