GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER

758 ST. CLAIR STREET, Costa Mesa, CA 92626LICENSED
D

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

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

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

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

26

Total Violations

Jan 28, 2026

Last Inspection

42

Capacity

Complaint History

3 complaint investigations on record.

2

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

4

Unsubstantiated

Apr 2, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Apr 4, 2023
1 substantiated3 unsubstantiated1 citation
Aug 4, 2022
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (26)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(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).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(c)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintJan 28, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintJan 28, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintJan 28, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(c)ComplaintJan 28, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(c)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintJan 28, 2026

(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).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.2(a)(1)Type BSep 9, 2025

(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BSep 9, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(b)(5)Type BSep 9, 2025

(b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BSep 9, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Type BSep 9, 2025

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Type BSep 9, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(2)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.2(a)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(b)(5)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)Sep 9, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.2(a)(1)Type BSep 9, 2025

(a) Drinking water from a noncontaminating fixture or container shall be readily available both indoors and in the outdoor activity area.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101239.1(b)(5)Type BSep 9, 2025

(b) Floor mats used for napping shall be: (5) Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 2, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintApr 4, 2023

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.

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