STEP BY STEP EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTER

981 SILVER DOLLAR AVENUE, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150LICENSED
B

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

B
Good85.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

10

Total Violations

Oct 30, 2025

Last Inspection

60

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Oct 30, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Mar 29, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (10)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Jul 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(e)(1)Jul 29, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(b)(1)Jul 29, 2024

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type BJul 29, 2024

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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(e)(1)Type BJul 29, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(b)(1)Type BJul 29, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(b)(1)Type BJul 29, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101439.1(e)(1)Type BJul 29, 2024

(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.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE101416.5(b)Type AJul 29, 2024

(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.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintMar 29, 2024

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.

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