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Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Phone
- (650) 559-1764
- Address
- 201 Covington Road
- Licensed since
Santa Clara County context
1,609*CCLD
Total facilities
2.4*CCLD
Avg citations
4.6*CCLD
Avg visits
0.7*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
3 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.
2023
- 101216.3(a)Type B
TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
101216/3(a) Teacher-Child Ratio: There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews with staff, the facility did not comply with the section cited above as the facility operated out of ratio which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 101216(g)(1)Type B
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one staff member does not have a Health Screening Report (LIC 503) nor a TB Clearance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1596.7995(a)(1)Type B
ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two staff members do not have proof of Measles (MMR) immunization which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
12 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-03.
4 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Los Altos
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care licensed in California?
Yes, Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care have?
Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 12 visits (4 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care last inspected?
Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care was last inspected on April 3, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care?
Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care 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 36 children. It is located in Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California.
How does Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care compare to other daycares in Santa Clara County?
Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care has 3 citations. The county average is 2.4 citations per facility. There are 1,609 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care have any serious violations?
Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care had any complaint inspections?
Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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