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Latest inspectionJuly 1, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 1, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for FOOTSTEPS PRESCHOOL from March 26, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 3, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 4, 2025.
Two later inspections on July 1, 2025 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
5
0 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
3
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
3
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 1 local median in 95035
Compared to 11 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.6
Local median
0
0.6This provider
0Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
20%
Local median
0%
20%This provider
0%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
20%
Local median
0%
20%This provider
0%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.09
0This provider
0.09Local average
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.
1596.885(c) - Denial, suspension or revocation of license, registration, or special permits; grounds.....The department may deny an application for or suspend or revoke any license, registration, or special permit issued under this act upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this act: (c) 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 is not met as evidenced by: On LPA Estoesta visit conducted on 05/20/2025, the Licensee Krishna Kant, provided disinformation to LPA Estoesta. During LPA’s interview on the 05/20/2025 visit, S1 and S2, were the individuals who were misrepresented to LPA Estoesta. S1 and S2 claimed the identity of individuals who previously worked in the facility. On 05/22/2025, the Licensee spoke with LPA Estoesta over the phone. The Licensee Krishna Kant, confessed that S1 and S2 were not the individuals who claimed they were to be. Based on the above evidence, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Inspector notes
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On LPA Estoesta visit conducted on 05/20/2025, the Licensee Krishna Kant, provided disinformation to LPA Estoesta. During LPA’s interview on the 05/20/2025 visit, S1 and S2, were the individuals who were misrepresented to LPA Estoesta. S1 and S2 claimed the identity of individuals who previously worked in the facility. On 05/22/2025, the Licensee spoke with LPA Estoesta over the phone. The Licensee Krishna Kant, confessed that S1 and S2 were not the individuals who claimed they were to be. Based on the above evidence, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 4, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.885(c) - 1596.885(c)
Official code
1596.885(c)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Criminal Record Clearance 101170, (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department...... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On LPA Estoesta visit conducted on 05/20/2025, S1 and S2 were present on this visit and did not obtain a California clearance or or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. Based on the LPA's evidence, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 3, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(1) - 101170(e)(1)
Official code
101170(e)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio 101216.3 - (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance..... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On LPA Estoesta visit conducted on 05/20/2025, from 10 am to 11 am, S4 was the only the official staff supervising 18 children in care. S4 is a teacher aide. Based on the LPA's evidence, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care.