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Stepping Stone
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 343-3362
- Address
- 1421 Palm Drive
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
945*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.2*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 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.
2024
- 1597.16(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 3. Administration
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing lead testing by January 1, 2023 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101174(d)(2)Type B
Based on record reivew, the Center does not have proof that fire drills are being conducted and documented at least once every six months. Not conducting fire drills could present immediate health and safety risks to the children.
- 101229.1(b)Type B
SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT
Based on record review, the Center did not comply with the section cited above in 14 out of 17 signed in, and 3 parents did not, 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 records review of facility files. Director Teresa Thomas and teacher Maria Tamacas do not have the required child abuse training mandated by AB 1207. This is a potential health and safety risk to the children.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-23.
2 routine inspections.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Burlingame
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Stepping Stone licensed in California?
Yes, Stepping Stone is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1976.
How many citations does Stepping Stone have?
Stepping Stone has 4 citations on record: 4 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (2 inspections, 4 other visits).
When was Stepping Stone last inspected?
Stepping Stone was last inspected on February 23, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Stepping Stone?
Stepping Stone 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 33 children. It is located in Burlingame, San Mateo County, California.
How does Stepping Stone compare to other daycares in San Mateo County?
Stepping Stone has 4 citations. The county average is 2.6 citations per facility. There are 945 licensed childcare facilities in San Mateo County.
Does Stepping Stone have any serious violations?
Stepping Stone has no Type A (serious) citations. All 4 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does Stepping Stone serve?
Stepping Stone serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 33 children.
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