STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE

201 COVINGTON ROAD, Los Altos, CA 94024LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

9 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 30, 2024

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
STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE
License number
Not listed
Location
201 COVINGTON ROAD, Los Altos, CA 94024
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 86.1/100
Inspection record
9 inspections, last inspected August 30, 2024
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good86.1 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing85/100
Compliance33/100

15

Total Violations

Aug 30, 2024

Last Inspection

36

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

6

Unsubstantiated

Jul 24, 2023
1 substantiated5 unsubstantiated1 citation
May 16, 2022
2 substantiated1 unsubstantiated2 citations

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (15)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintAug 10, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 10, 2023

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintAug 10, 2023

(a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 10, 2023

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintAug 10, 2023

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)ComplaintAug 10, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 24, 2023

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 16, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMay 16, 2022

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)ComplaintFeb 25, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)ComplaintFeb 25, 2022

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 25, 2022

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintFeb 25, 2022

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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BComplaintFeb 25, 2022

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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101170(e)(1)Type AComplaintFeb 25, 2022

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE's safety grade?

STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 86.1 out of 100.

How many violations does STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE have?

STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE has 15 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE last inspected?

STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE was last inspected on August 30, 2024.

Has STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE had any complaints?

STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL & INFANT CARE has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 6 unsubstantiated.

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