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Footsteps Daycare

Daycare center in Belmont, CA. 500 Biddulph Way, Belmont, CA 94002

5.0 (4 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (650) 226-3356Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity219 children
Citations on file3
On the register since2001

About the program

Footsteps Daycare is a licensed daycare center in Belmont, California, on the state register since 2001. It is licensed for 219 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Footsteps Child Care is a non-profit organization providing infant, preschool, and school-age programs across multiple locations in California.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Footsteps Daycare does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,507 a month.

Infant places150 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center + School Age Day Care Center · 414001947, 414001948, 414001160
Licence statusActive since 2001
Licensed capacity219 children
Inspections on file9
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file3Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)045 of 294 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints19 inspection visits · last visit May 2025

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101223(a)(3) · 101216(f) · 101430(a)(3)(A)(4) · 101216(f)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Our daughter had a wonderful time for the past three years at Footsteps. She had fun and learned everything from walking to writing her own name. All teachers are very nice and friendly. We are very thankful to the site director Dedra McFarland. The facility got many upgrades after she became the site director. We also noticed the increase of various activities and celebrations which our daughter really enjoyed. We…

Jim Jing · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dedra McFarland, the site director at Footsteps Puma Care at Nesbit. She made my autistic son’s experience truly amazing, ensuring that he was prepared for elementary school in the best possible way. Because of her care and guidance, school has become a positive and welcoming experience for him. Dedra created an environment where my son felt safe, included, and encouraged to…

Elise Kent · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

I've had my child in two other daycare facilities prior to Footsteps, and Footsteps is by far the best one overall. Dedra was extremely helpful from the second I met her; from her attention to detail, and thoughtfulness, she has been a continuous source of information. I also love all the staff at this location, they are all attentive, warm and welcoming. The classrooms are always clean and updated throughout the…

Darleen Garcia · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

I have been looking for daycare for my son. And my son has been to other daycare nearby such as happy camper, bright horizon. Based on my experience, I am confident to say that this day care is the best. For example, the teachers and the program itself is very organized. The variety of its activities is amazing. The site director Dedra is super capable. If you are looking for a daycare for your babies, look no…

Wei Ouyang · 5/5 on Google · a week ago
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Getting there

500 Biddulph Way, Belmont, CA 94002

Questions about Footsteps Daycare

Is Footsteps Daycare licensed?

Yes. Footsteps Daycare holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414001947, 414001948, 414001160), with a licensed capacity of 219 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Footsteps Daycare had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 3 citations for Footsteps Daycare, across 9 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Footsteps Daycare take?

Footsteps Daycare is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does Footsteps Daycare cost?

Footsteps Daycare does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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