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STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTER

26330 N. FRIENDLY VALLEY PKWY., Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Facility:
197401106
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
71

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionOctober 2, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 2, 2025

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTER from November 19, 2021 through October 2, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 19, 2021 and involved background screening, with a due date of November 19, 2021.

Six later inspections, from February 2, 2023 through October 2, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 91321

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. This requirement was not met as evidenced by on 10-19-21, licensee and director provided LPA a waiver signed by children’s parents stating parents choose not to have their children wear a facial mask. The facility failed to contact the Department to inquire about whether the waiver was appropriate to implement. This is a type B deficiency which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.885(c) - 1596.885(c)
Official code
1596.885(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Personal Rights: The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: to be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by On October 19, 2021, during the complaint investigation inspection, interviews conducted, LPA’s observation and documents provided from the facility, there is sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation that facility is not enforcing children to wear face mask. This is a type B deficiency which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 19, 2021
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)