Family Daycare School Age (5+) 73 children

Oakland Stepping Stones #573

489 Meadow Ln, Pioneer, CA 95666

73
Capacity
0 months - 5 years
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,800/mo
California avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Oakland Stepping Stones #573

Oakland Stepping Stones #573 is a family daycare located in Pioneer, California (95666). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. Licensed capacity is 73 children.

Cost & subsidies in California

Statewide averages: $1,800/month infant, $1,240/month preschool. Most California families qualify for assistance through CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Oakland Stepping Stones #573 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland Stepping Stones #573

Is Oakland Stepping Stones #573 licensed?
Yes — Oakland Stepping Stones #573 holds a current California child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Oakland Stepping Stones #573 accept?
Oakland Stepping Stones #573 serves 0 months - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Oakland Stepping Stones #573 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, California averages about $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. Contact Oakland Stepping Stones #573 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Oakland Stepping Stones #573 enroll?
Oakland Stepping Stones #573 has a licensed capacity of 73 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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