FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
4 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 28, 2025
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 84711 AVENUE 51, Coachella, CA 92236
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 85.8/100
- Inspection record
- 4 inspections, last inspected March 28, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
9
Total Violations
Mar 28, 2025
Last Inspection
30
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
No violations recorded in the last 3 years.
All Violations (9)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed a total of 3 open food bags that were not properly protected, seal and can possible become contaminated. LPA did not observe signs of contamination at this time, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the kitchen under the sink there are signs of dirt and dark stain of unknown source which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
.3 (b) (1) Written Directives...A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on water testing results, interviews and records review, facility tested over the Action Level Exceedance, in water outlet labeled B which is used for drinking water. This poses an immediatte health, safety, or personal rights risk to the children in care.
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed a total of 3 open food bags that were not properly protected, seal and can possible become contaminated. LPA did not observe signs of contamination at this time, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the kitchen under the sink there are signs of dirt and dark stain of unknown source which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL's safety grade?
FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.8 out of 100.
How many violations does FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL have?
FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL has 9 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.
When was FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL last inspected?
FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL was last inspected on March 28, 2025.