San Jose Stepping Stones #144
7703 Elm St, Cayucos, CA 93430
License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.
About San Jose Stepping Stones #144
San Jose Stepping Stones #144 is a preschool located in Cayucos, California (93430). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. Licensed capacity is 52 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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A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to San Jose Stepping Stones #144 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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