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Preschool / Day Care Center

Step By Step Preschool, INC.

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

3500 El Portal Dr., Richmond, CA 94803

Visit website ↗(510) 758-7910Directions ↗Licensed for 38
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 4/25/2023 (1 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Step By Step Preschool is a licensed child care provider in the El Sobrante/Richmond area serving toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The center operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM with a capacity of 38 children.

Ages served
Toddler (24 Months - 36 Months), Pre School (3 Years - 5 Years), School Age (6 Years - 7 Years)
Hours
Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Outdoor
Outdoor Play Area
Meals
Snacks, Breakfast, Lunch; Optional Meal Plans

Programs

  • •Art
  • •Music
  • •Tutoring
  • •Academic
  • •Phonics

Highlights

  • ✓Curriculum Focused, Play-Based, HighScope, Learning Hubs
  • ✓Director with 20+ years experience in child care
  • ✓Potty Training Provided
  • ✓Spanish and English languages spoken

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio (note: 1:10 ratio mentioned but context unclear), Philosophy. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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