WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL

15063 UNION AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95124LICENSED
B

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 3, 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
WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL
License number
Not listed
Location
15063 UNION AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95124
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
B (Good), score 88.8/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected October 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

B
Good88.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance25/100

12

Total Violations

Oct 3, 2025

Last Inspection

9

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

3

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

0

Unsubstantiated

Jul 1, 2024
2 substantiated2 citations
Jun 28, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (12)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 1, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJul 1, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintJun 28, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)ComplaintOct 5, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)ComplaintOct 5, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)ComplaintOct 5, 2022

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)Type BComplaintOct 5, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Mel Matos and Kaur met with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, for an unannounced case management inspection. Purpose of today's case management inspection: The Facility is requesting to increase the licensed capacity from 30 to 31 preschool children. The Facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 to 6 years (Toddler/Preschool & Preschool/Pre-K Classrooms). Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs toured the indoor/outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. Jetalben states that indoor & outdoor layout of the Facility has not changed since the Facility was licensed and thus no measurements were taken during today's inspection. INDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021 TODDLER/PRESCHOOL ROOM: (14.500 x 8.750) + (12.083 x 19.917) - 4.234 (encumbered) = 367.532 - 4.234 = 363.298 (18.500 x 18.000) - 72.555 (encumbered) = 260.555 PRESCHOOL/PRE-K ROOM: 20.083 x 23.750 = 476.971 TOTAL PRESCHOOL INDOOR SPACE = 363.298 + 260.555 + 476.971 = 1,100.714 square feet divided by 35 = 31 children Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 434417023 VISIT DATE: 10/05/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32There are adequate chairs, tables, cubbies, equipment, supplies, and toys for the children within the Facility. Director understands that walkers and items of similar nature are not permitted. Director understands that the children must be under direct visual supervision at all times. OUTDOOR MEASUREMENTS - Outdoor measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021: PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND: (74.000 x 79.667 = 5,895.358) + (35.500 x 38.667 = 1,372.678) + (6.417 x 19.000 = 121.923) minus 1,615.615 (encumbered) = 5,774.334 TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE = 5,774.334 sq. ft divided by 75 = 76 children LPA observed that the preschool playground is surrounded by appropriate fencing, The preschool playground adequately fenced and separate from the infant playground. The playground equipment is age appropriate and artificial grass/rubbing padding is used as resilient materials. There are adequate equipment, supplies, and toys for children outdoors. LPAs observed ground pool in the preschool playground area that is adequately fenced with self-closing/latching gate. LPA received a fire clearance approval from the San Jose Fire Department prior to today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, and advised her that a preschool license for 31 preschool children is approved as of today, October 5, 2022. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Notice of site visit issued and must remain posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)Type BComplaintOct 5, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Mel Matos and Kaur met with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, for an unannounced case management inspection. Purpose of today's case management inspection: The Facility is requesting to increase the licensed capacity from 30 to 31 preschool children. The Facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 to 6 years (Toddler/Preschool & Preschool/Pre-K Classrooms). Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs toured the indoor/outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. Jetalben states that indoor & outdoor layout of the Facility has not changed since the Facility was licensed and thus no measurements were taken during today's inspection. INDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021 TODDLER/PRESCHOOL ROOM: (14.500 x 8.750) + (12.083 x 19.917) - 4.234 (encumbered) = 367.532 - 4.234 = 363.298 (18.500 x 18.000) - 72.555 (encumbered) = 260.555 PRESCHOOL/PRE-K ROOM: 20.083 x 23.750 = 476.971 TOTAL PRESCHOOL INDOOR SPACE = 363.298 + 260.555 + 476.971 = 1,100.714 square feet divided by 35 = 31 children Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 434417023 VISIT DATE: 10/05/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32There are adequate chairs, tables, cubbies, equipment, supplies, and toys for the children within the Facility. Director understands that walkers and items of similar nature are not permitted. Director understands that the children must be under direct visual supervision at all times. OUTDOOR MEASUREMENTS - Outdoor measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021: PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND: (74.000 x 79.667 = 5,895.358) + (35.500 x 38.667 = 1,372.678) + (6.417 x 19.000 = 121.923) minus 1,615.615 (encumbered) = 5,774.334 TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE = 5,774.334 sq. ft divided by 75 = 76 children LPA observed that the preschool playground is surrounded by appropriate fencing, The preschool playground adequately fenced and separate from the infant playground. The playground equipment is age appropriate and artificial grass/rubbing padding is used as resilient materials. There are adequate equipment, supplies, and toys for children outdoors. LPAs observed ground pool in the preschool playground area that is adequately fenced with self-closing/latching gate. LPA received a fire clearance approval from the San Jose Fire Department prior to today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, and advised her that a preschool license for 31 preschool children is approved as of today, October 5, 2022. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Notice of site visit issued and must remain posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101429(a)(2)(C)Type BComplaintOct 5, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Mel Matos and Kaur met with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, for an unannounced case management inspection. Purpose of today's case management inspection: The Facility is requesting to increase the licensed capacity from 30 to 31 preschool children. The Facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 to 6 years (Toddler/Preschool & Preschool/Pre-K Classrooms). Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs toured the indoor/outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. Jetalben states that indoor & outdoor layout of the Facility has not changed since the Facility was licensed and thus no measurements were taken during today's inspection. INDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021 TODDLER/PRESCHOOL ROOM: (14.500 x 8.750) + (12.083 x 19.917) - 4.234 (encumbered) = 367.532 - 4.234 = 363.298 (18.500 x 18.000) - 72.555 (encumbered) = 260.555 PRESCHOOL/PRE-K ROOM: 20.083 x 23.750 = 476.971 TOTAL PRESCHOOL INDOOR SPACE = 363.298 + 260.555 + 476.971 = 1,100.714 square feet divided by 35 = 31 children Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 434417023 VISIT DATE: 10/05/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32There are adequate chairs, tables, cubbies, equipment, supplies, and toys for the children within the Facility. Director understands that walkers and items of similar nature are not permitted. Director understands that the children must be under direct visual supervision at all times. OUTDOOR MEASUREMENTS - Outdoor measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021: PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND: (74.000 x 79.667 = 5,895.358) + (35.500 x 38.667 = 1,372.678) + (6.417 x 19.000 = 121.923) minus 1,615.615 (encumbered) = 5,774.334 TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE = 5,774.334 sq. ft divided by 75 = 76 children LPA observed that the preschool playground is surrounded by appropriate fencing, The preschool playground adequately fenced and separate from the infant playground. The playground equipment is age appropriate and artificial grass/rubbing padding is used as resilient materials. There are adequate equipment, supplies, and toys for children outdoors. LPAs observed ground pool in the preschool playground area that is adequately fenced with self-closing/latching gate. LPA received a fire clearance approval from the San Jose Fire Department prior to today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, and advised her that a preschool license for 31 preschool children is approved as of today, October 5, 2022. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Notice of site visit issued and must remain posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Type BComplaintOct 5, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Mel Matos and Kaur met with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, for an unannounced case management inspection. Purpose of today's case management inspection: The Facility is requesting to increase the licensed capacity from 30 to 31 preschool children. The Facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 to 6 years (Toddler/Preschool & Preschool/Pre-K Classrooms). Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs toured the indoor/outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. Jetalben states that indoor & outdoor layout of the Facility has not changed since the Facility was licensed and thus no measurements were taken during today's inspection. INDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021 TODDLER/PRESCHOOL ROOM: (14.500 x 8.750) + (12.083 x 19.917) - 4.234 (encumbered) = 367.532 - 4.234 = 363.298 (18.500 x 18.000) - 72.555 (encumbered) = 260.555 PRESCHOOL/PRE-K ROOM: 20.083 x 23.750 = 476.971 TOTAL PRESCHOOL INDOOR SPACE = 363.298 + 260.555 + 476.971 = 1,100.714 square feet divided by 35 = 31 children Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 434417023 VISIT DATE: 10/05/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32There are adequate chairs, tables, cubbies, equipment, supplies, and toys for the children within the Facility. Director understands that walkers and items of similar nature are not permitted. Director understands that the children must be under direct visual supervision at all times. OUTDOOR MEASUREMENTS - Outdoor measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021: PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND: (74.000 x 79.667 = 5,895.358) + (35.500 x 38.667 = 1,372.678) + (6.417 x 19.000 = 121.923) minus 1,615.615 (encumbered) = 5,774.334 TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE = 5,774.334 sq. ft divided by 75 = 76 children LPA observed that the preschool playground is surrounded by appropriate fencing, The preschool playground adequately fenced and separate from the infant playground. The playground equipment is age appropriate and artificial grass/rubbing padding is used as resilient materials. There are adequate equipment, supplies, and toys for children outdoors. LPAs observed ground pool in the preschool playground area that is adequately fenced with self-closing/latching gate. LPA received a fire clearance approval from the San Jose Fire Department prior to today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, and advised her that a preschool license for 31 preschool children is approved as of today, October 5, 2022. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Notice of site visit issued and must remain posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101416.2(c)Type BComplaintOct 5, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Mel Matos and Kaur met with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, for an unannounced case management inspection. Purpose of today's case management inspection: The Facility is requesting to increase the licensed capacity from 30 to 31 preschool children. The Facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 to 6 years (Toddler/Preschool & Preschool/Pre-K Classrooms). Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs toured the indoor/outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. Jetalben states that indoor & outdoor layout of the Facility has not changed since the Facility was licensed and thus no measurements were taken during today's inspection. INDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021 TODDLER/PRESCHOOL ROOM: (14.500 x 8.750) + (12.083 x 19.917) - 4.234 (encumbered) = 367.532 - 4.234 = 363.298 (18.500 x 18.000) - 72.555 (encumbered) = 260.555 PRESCHOOL/PRE-K ROOM: 20.083 x 23.750 = 476.971 TOTAL PRESCHOOL INDOOR SPACE = 363.298 + 260.555 + 476.971 = 1,100.714 square feet divided by 35 = 31 children Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 434417023 VISIT DATE: 10/05/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32There are adequate chairs, tables, cubbies, equipment, supplies, and toys for the children within the Facility. Director understands that walkers and items of similar nature are not permitted. Director understands that the children must be under direct visual supervision at all times. OUTDOOR MEASUREMENTS - Outdoor measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021: PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND: (74.000 x 79.667 = 5,895.358) + (35.500 x 38.667 = 1,372.678) + (6.417 x 19.000 = 121.923) minus 1,615.615 (encumbered) = 5,774.334 TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE = 5,774.334 sq. ft divided by 75 = 76 children LPA observed that the preschool playground is surrounded by appropriate fencing, The preschool playground adequately fenced and separate from the infant playground. The playground equipment is age appropriate and artificial grass/rubbing padding is used as resilient materials. There are adequate equipment, supplies, and toys for children outdoors. LPAs observed ground pool in the preschool playground area that is adequately fenced with self-closing/latching gate. LPA received a fire clearance approval from the San Jose Fire Department prior to today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, and advised her that a preschool license for 31 preschool children is approved as of today, October 5, 2022. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Notice of site visit issued and must remain posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101430(a)(3)(C)Type BComplaintOct 5, 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Mel Matos and Kaur met with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, for an unannounced case management inspection. Purpose of today's case management inspection: The Facility is requesting to increase the licensed capacity from 30 to 31 preschool children. The Facility is licensed to serve children ages 2 to 6 years (Toddler/Preschool & Preschool/Pre-K Classrooms). Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPAs toured the indoor/outdoor areas of the Facility during today's inspection. Jetalben states that indoor & outdoor layout of the Facility has not changed since the Facility was licensed and thus no measurements were taken during today's inspection. INDOOR MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021 TODDLER/PRESCHOOL ROOM: (14.500 x 8.750) + (12.083 x 19.917) - 4.234 (encumbered) = 367.532 - 4.234 = 363.298 (18.500 x 18.000) - 72.555 (encumbered) = 260.555 PRESCHOOL/PRE-K ROOM: 20.083 x 23.750 = 476.971 TOTAL PRESCHOOL INDOOR SPACE = 363.298 + 260.555 + 476.971 = 1,100.714 square feet divided by 35 = 31 children Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years. LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)Page: 1 of 2 FACILITY NAME: WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER: 434417023 VISIT DATE: 10/05/2022 NARRATIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32There are adequate chairs, tables, cubbies, equipment, supplies, and toys for the children within the Facility. Director understands that walkers and items of similar nature are not permitted. Director understands that the children must be under direct visual supervision at all times. OUTDOOR MEASUREMENTS - Outdoor measurements were completed LPAs Dung Mac and Marilou Monico on 12/14/2021: PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND: (74.000 x 79.667 = 5,895.358) + (35.500 x 38.667 = 1,372.678) + (6.417 x 19.000 = 121.923) minus 1,615.615 (encumbered) = 5,774.334 TOTAL OUTDOOR SPACE = 5,774.334 sq. ft divided by 75 = 76 children LPA observed that the preschool playground is surrounded by appropriate fencing, The preschool playground adequately fenced and separate from the infant playground. The playground equipment is age appropriate and artificial grass/rubbing padding is used as resilient materials. There are adequate equipment, supplies, and toys for children outdoors. LPAs observed ground pool in the preschool playground area that is adequately fenced with self-closing/latching gate. LPA received a fire clearance approval from the San Jose Fire Department prior to today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Jetalben Patel, Licensee Representative/Director, and advised her that a preschool license for 31 preschool children is approved as of today, October 5, 2022. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Notice of site visit issued and must remain posted for 30 days. SUPERVISORS NAME: Diana Stephenson LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Harsimran Kaur LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/05/2022

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What is WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL's safety grade?

WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 88.8 out of 100.

How many violations does WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL have?

WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL has 12 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL last inspected?

WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL was last inspected on October 3, 2025.

Has WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL had any complaints?

WONDER STEPS PRESCHOOL has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 0 unsubstantiated.

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