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Footsteps Preschool

8335 CHURCH STREET, GILROY, CA 95020Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 63% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
50
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Nov 14, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Nov 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (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…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not maintaining Mandated Reporting Training for Staff 2- S2 (expired: 6/27/25), and Staff 3- S3 (expired: 4/28/25) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/21/2025

  2. May 24, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (A) The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left…CCR 101229(a)(1)

      Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that facility is using both restroom for children. There were only one staff outside. Staff cannot see children in both restroom. Staff was walking back and forth from both restrooms. POC Due Date: 05/31/2023

    • Outdoor Activity Space (E) As a Condition of Licensure, the Areas Around and Under High Climbing Equipment, Swings, Slides and Other Similar Equipment Shall Be Cushioned With…CCR 101238.2(e)

      Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that there was not enough resilient material around the play structure. POC Due Date: 05/31/2023

  3. Aug 30, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • Building and Grounds. The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees and Visitors.…CCR 101238(a)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

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