STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
5 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
October 30, 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
- STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 981 SILVER DOLLAR AVENUE, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 85.0/100
- Inspection record
- 5 inspections, last inspected October 30, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
10
Total Violations
Oct 30, 2025
Last Inspection
60
Capacity
Complaint History
2 complaint investigations on record.
1
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
1
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (10)
Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Based on record review, the facility did not ensure they were in compliance with the section cited above by not following their enrollment agreement terms, which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
(e) Each infant's bedding shall be used for him/her only. Such bedding shall be replaced when wet or soiled, or when the crib, mat or cot is to be occupied by another infant. (1) Bedding shall be changed daily, or more often if required by subdivision (e) above.
(b) A crib or portable -crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib. (1) Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged.
(b) A crib or portable -crib meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards shall be provided for each infant who is unable to climb out of a crib. (1) Mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size, fits tightly on the mattress, and overlaps the underside of the mattress so it cannot be dislodged.
(e) Each infant's bedding shall be used for him/her only. Such bedding shall be replaced when wet or soiled, or when the crib, mat or cot is to be occupied by another infant. (1) Bedding shall be changed daily, or more often if required by subdivision (e) above.
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER's safety grade?
STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.0 out of 100.
How many violations does STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER have?
STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER has 10 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 7 serious, and 0 minor.
When was STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER last inspected?
STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER was last inspected on October 30, 2025.
Has STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER had any complaints?
STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.