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Stephanie Ward
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 14 children
- Age range
- 0 months to 5 years (4 infants max)
- Phone
- (650) 329-8517
- 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
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.
- 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
- 102370(d)Type A
102370(d): Criminal Record Clearance: All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there is one adult (A1) working in the home that did not have criminal background clearance or associated, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-11-19.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in East Palo Alto
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Stephanie Ward licensed in California?
Yes, Stephanie Ward is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1991.
How many citations does Stephanie Ward have?
Stephanie Ward has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 7 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Stephanie Ward last inspected?
Stephanie Ward was last inspected on November 19, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Stephanie Ward?
Stephanie Ward is a Family Child Care Home (FCC), which is a home-based program licensed to care for up to 14 children with a licensed capacity of 14 children. It is located in East Palo Alto, San Mateo County, California.
How does Stephanie Ward compare to other daycares in San Mateo County?
Stephanie Ward has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.6 citations per facility. There are 945 licensed childcare facilities in San Mateo County.
Does Stephanie Ward have any serious violations?
Stephanie Ward 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 Stephanie Ward had any complaint inspections?
Stephanie Ward has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Stephanie Ward serve?
Stephanie Ward serves children from infants to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 14 children.
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