GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS

16575 SHANNON ROAD, Los Gatos, CA 95032PENDING
C

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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: PENDING

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 11, 2026

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS
License number
Not listed
Location
16575 SHANNON ROAD, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Status
PENDING
Safety grade
C (Average), score 77.5/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected February 11, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average77.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance0/100

21

Total Violations

Feb 11, 2026

Last Inspection

84

Capacity

Complaint History

7 complaint investigations on record.

4

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

7

Unsubstantiated

Feb 11, 2026
2 unsubstantiated
Nov 27, 2024
2 substantiated2 unsubstantiated1 citation
Jun 12, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Apr 19, 2024
1 unsubstantiated
Mar 25, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Mar 15, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation
Jan 9, 2024
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (21)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)Type BComplaintJan 6, 2026

(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)ComplaintJan 6, 2026

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.4(a)(2)Type BComplaintJan 6, 2026

(2) The toddler program shall be conducted in areas physically separate from those used by older or younger children. Space planning and usage for the toddler component shall be governed by the provisions of Section 101438.3. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space must be approved by the Department.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintJul 2, 2025

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintJul 2, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type BComplaintJul 2, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintJul 2, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)Type BComplaintJul 2, 2025

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)(1-4)Type BComplaintJul 2, 2025

A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)Type AComplaintJul 2, 2025

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)(1-4)Type BComplaintJul 2, 2025

A licensed child care facility or home shall provide to the parents of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing report that documents any Type A citation that represents an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care as specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.893b.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintJul 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101216.3(a)ComplaintJul 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(d)(1)(C)ComplaintJul 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8595(c)(1-4)ComplaintJul 2, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BJan 23, 2025

(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 including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Type BJan 23, 2025

(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 including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101223(a)(3)Jan 23, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintNov 27, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 25, 2024

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 15, 2024

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS's safety grade?

GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 77.5 out of 100.

How many violations does GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS have?

GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS has 21 total violations on record, including 5 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS last inspected?

GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS was last inspected on February 11, 2026.

Has GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS had any complaints?

GROWING FOOTPRINTS & GROWING FOOTSTEPS-LOS GATOS has 7 complaint investigations on record, with 4 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 7 unsubstantiated.

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