Stepping Stones Preschool and Child Care Llc
16527 LAKESHORE DRIVE, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 50% 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
- 85
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Personnel Requirements (F) At Least One Staff Member Who Is Trained in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Pediatric First Aid Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section…CCR 101216(f)
This citation was given in error. POC Due Date: 07/07/2025
Jun 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision; The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. This Was Not Met as Evidenced By……CCR 101229(a)
by 6/27/24 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interviews and record review, child 1 sustained an unexplained injury while in care on at least one or more occasion. This may cause a potential, health, safety and personal rights risk to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- Buildings and Grounds (A) 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…CCR 101238(a)
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the playground with climbing equipment has cobwebs on the play structure and in the toys inside the bucket by back fence, the smaller water faucet has bird feces in the sink at time of inspection, children playing on playground prior to being cleaned. This poses a potential, health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 06/27/2024
Aug 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- 01238 (a)Buildings and Grounds101238 (a)Buildings and Grounds The Childcare Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary And…CCR 101238(a)
01238 (a)Buildings and Grounds101238 (a)Buildings and Grounds The childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and…
- 01238 (a)Buildings and Grounds101238 (a)Buildings and Grounds The Childcare Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety And…CCR 101238(a)
with the staff's signatures and will send LPA Flores photos of the spider webs removed and aras cleaned via email. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interview with director and LPA Flores observation on 8/15/23 the facility playground had spiderwebs in five playhouses that were stationed next to the fence. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights to children in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Mar 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 01223 (A) (2) Personal Rights The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights:…To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations…to…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jan 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- 01700.3 (B) (1) Written Directives...A Result with Values of 5.5 Ppb or Greater Shall Be Deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidence By: Director…
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Aug 16, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Admission Procedures and Parental and Authorized Representative's Rights. The Licensee Shall Develop, Implement and Maintain Procedures to Be Followed Should the Child Become Ill…CCR 101218.1(a2B)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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