GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
9 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
January 28, 2026
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 758 ST. CLAIR STREET, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
- Inspection record
- 9 inspections, last inspected January 28, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
26
Total Violations
Jan 28, 2026
Last Inspection
42
Capacity
Complaint History
3 complaint investigations on record.
2
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
4
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (26)
(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).
(c) The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changes that reduce the total amount of indoor or outdoor activity space. Such structural changes shall include, but not be limited to, room additions.
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).
(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(c) The licensee shall notify the Department in writing of his/her intent prior to making any structural changes that reduce the total amount of indoor or outdoor activity space. Such structural changes shall include, but not be limited to, room additions.
(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).
(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.
(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.
(b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam.
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
(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.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.
(b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam.
Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER's safety grade?
GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.
How many violations does GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER have?
GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER has 26 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 25 serious, and 0 minor.
When was GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER last inspected?
GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on January 28, 2026.
Has GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER had any complaints?
GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER has 3 complaint investigations on record, with 2 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 4 unsubstantiated.