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Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (650) 559-1764
- Address
- 201 Covington Road
- Licensed since
Santa Clara County context
1,913*CCLD
Total facilities
2.6*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.0*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.
- 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 one staff member does not have proof of Measles (MMR) immunization which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101223(a)(1)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Section 101223(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews conducted which showed a preponderance of evidentiary statements that staff made inappropriate comments to daycare child which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
- 101223(a)(3)Type B
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Section 101223(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews conducted which showed a preponderance of evidentiary statements that staff yell at daycare children which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to the persons in care.
- 101170(e)(1)Type A
CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE
(e) 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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that one staff member did not have an eligible criminal background clearance which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-03.
4 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 1 complaint on record, 2 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 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 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (4 inspections, 3 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 (4 weeks 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 64 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 4 citations. The county average is 2.6 citations per facility. There are 1,913 licensed childcare facilities in Santa Clara County.
Does Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care have any serious violations?
Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care 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 Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care had any complaint inspections?
Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care serve?
Stepping Stones Preschool & Infant Care serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 64 children.
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