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Little Footsteps

1501 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 944025.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$555
year first licensed
2020
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About Little Footsteps

Little Footsteps is a licensed child care center in San Mateo, California. The state has licensed it since July 13, 2020, for up to 42 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:25 AM to 6:15 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Jul 2022, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:25 AM to 6:15 PM
Tuesday8:25 AM to 6:15 PM
Wednesday8:25 AM to 6:15 PM
Thursday8:25 AM to 6:15 PM
Friday8:25 AM to 6:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Footsteps has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Mateo County has a median price of $555 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
San Mateo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$555
Home daycare$375

Toddler

Center$397
Home daycare$357

Preschool

Center$437
Home daycare$396

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$363

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Footsteps

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Little Footsteps since Jul 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
42 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#414004607
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Summary

3 visits since Jul 2022 · Last visit Feb 26, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. Feb 26, 2026Inspection
  2. Dec 3, 2024Inspection
  3. Jul 28, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Footsteps

Is Little Footsteps licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 13, 2020.

Does Little Footsteps have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Little Footsteps since Jul 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Little Footsteps care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Footsteps' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:25 AM to 6:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Footsteps cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 610-0715 to ask.

What is Little Footsteps' phone number?

(650) 610-0715.

Where is Little Footsteps?

1501 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402. The nearest other daycare we list is San Mateo Montessori, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).