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STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC

LICENSED

16527 LAKESHORE DRIVE, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530

DAY CARE CENTER in Riverside County, California

20Elevated Risk
Preschool
4.3(12)Yelp(0)
DAY CARE CENTER
Hours
6:30 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
85 children

The public record

License number
334843983
License status
LICENSED
License type
DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity
85 children
Address
16527 LAKESHORE DRIVE, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530
County
Riverside County
Website
Not listed
License issued
July 15, 2016

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30 AM–6 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 4 routine inspection visits and 10 complaint visits to STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC.

  1. Most recent inspection visit
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What California does not publish here

The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.3 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • I honestly can’t say enough great things about Stepping Stones. One of the most taxing decisions I’ve had to make was choosing a childcare provider. Once the family members could no longer help, I can’t tell you how many live in Nannie’s and child daycare centers we had but nothing felt like a true fit. Once I walked in all of my trepidations were found, I could literally feel all the stress fall from my shoulders. I was greeted by the director Miss Desi (who has been with stepping stones for over 10yrs!) and she gave me a tour of the facility. I was later introduced to the other teachers Miss Veronica and Miss Sabrina all of which treated both of my sons like their very own for many years through preschool graduation (a very fun memorable ceremony) to kindergarten and fun fact they still help us over the summer months through 1st grade. They are all incredibly professional, loving & knowledgeable with taking the kids needs and developmental stages into account. I would absolutely recommend this establishment to anyone! The environment is clean and organized. The staff is informative and friendly. The best part is they have a number of parties and events to celebrate the holidays and spirit weeks that are non stop fun for the kiddos. They have never once disappointed us and we are forever grateful to all of the staff and our boys will never forget the love and attention provided by all of these outstanding women.

    Holly TrachyApr 23, 2026
  • My grandson Edgar started at this preschool when he turned 2. We started him there just 2 times a week just to be around other children, but he loved it so much and learned so much we had to give up our time that we selfishly wanted with him lol. He started going 3 times a week and he just excelled in his alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, being around other children and adult's. The teachers and director of the school Miss Desi who my grandson loves are just so excellent with the children and spend every moment teaching, playing, they have story time. Summer time they have water fun, movie popcorn day. Celebrate the holidays Santa came for Christmas, I could go on and on. Just sad he will be leaving in about a month going to kindergarten. BEST PRESCHOOL EVER.

    Terri ReidJun 28, 2025
  • Love love love. My son has made so much progress with his social skills and learning skills. Great staff who love their job.

    KaylaApr 21, 2023
  • My daughter started coming here a few weeks ago, and she absolutely loves it there in fact she was very upset about leaving when it was time for pickup the past few days because she had such a great time and wanted to stay. She’s absolutely flourishing thanks to this preschool facility. I was very hesitant on sending her to a preschool after she had a very rough time at an in home daycare and having to leave there after only 4 days. I toured preschools all the way from Temecula to Lake Elsinore in hopes of finding her the perfect fit for her. She went from fearing going back to preschool after the in home situation where they didn’t meet her needs or push her developmentally to changing her entire attitude about it to where she wakes up and the first thing she says is, “can I go to school today mommy!?” I couldn’t have asked for a better atmosphere and staff for my child, the ladies here are absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to send my son here as well once he turns 2!

    Jessica DayOct 27, 2022
  • Worst day care ever as a parent you expect accurate response to any questions you have regarding your child. These people are so lazy I ask them a question they do not know what to say my son will come home not fed with his water bottle extremely hot from being left outside. Oh not to miss the fact that my son will come home with other kids diapers & diaper would be put on completely wrong they would never report anything to me even when I would ask worst day care ever.

    Karina Velazquez32Oct 21, 2022
  • If a parent pays for a care day, the money should secure a spot for the child at your daycare. However, my child gets turned away and sent back home if they are dropped off after 10:00am and I’m still charged for the day. Unacceptable for any parent or child. Any legitimate business provides a product or service in exchange for money. In this business case, they can charge you without providing service.

    bradley johnsonApr 22, 2021

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC

Is STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC a licensed child care provider in California?

Yes. STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC holds California licence 334843983, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on July 15, 2016. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.

What kind of child care licence does STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC hold?

California licenses STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.

How many children can STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC care for?

STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC is licensed for up to 85 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.

How often has California inspected STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC?

California records 4 inspection visits to STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC, the most recent on July 2, 2026 and the earliest on record August 23, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.

Has California visited STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC in response to a complaint?

California records 10 complaint-driven visits to STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.

Who holds the licence for STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE LLC?

The licence is held by PATRICIA MURPHY. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Riverside County.

About this record

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Where this comes from

  1. Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 334843983.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.

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