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Babysteps Development Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Gloucester Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19114
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Gloucester Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19114
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License Number
CER-00254286
License Issued
Apr 3, 2026
Active Through
Apr 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Babysteps Development Llc is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-23 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the facility inspection, the file for facility child #1 was not dated. The line for the date was blank.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form will be dated.
2026-03-23 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did nota have signed permission for emergency medical care and first aid.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form will be signed.
2026-03-23 Renewal 3290.192(2)/3290.192(4) - Health assessment, TB test/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.192(2)/3290.192(4)

Description: Health assessment, TB test/Required training

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of a recent physical of file for staff #1 during the inspection on March 23, 2026.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A complete physical will be on file at the facility at all times.
2026-03-23 Renewal 3290.31(f)(1)(iii)/3290.31(k) - Age and training/Health and safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(1)(iii)/3290.31(k)

Description: Age and training/Health and safety

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of a references for staff #2 or trainings for staff #1 and #2 during the inspection on March 23, 2026.

Correction Required: Training conducted in conferences or workshops is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff persons shall obtain available ongoing professional development relating to the health and safety topics as specified in subsection § 3290.31(g) prior to obtaining professional development in other topics as permitted in subsection (f)(2).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Proof of references and trainings will be on file at all times.
2026-03-23 Renewal 3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) - Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)/3290.75(a)

Description: Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was an exposed screw, peeling paint and a piece of wood which could pose a hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each area will be corrected, painted and made safe.
2025-06-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-18 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of signed child service reports for facility children #1-#4.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When it applies, all children will have signed child service reports on file.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2)

Description: Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of an annual health assessment w/ TB on file at the time of inspection on 3/18/25.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have written proof of a current physical
2025-03-18 Renewal 3290.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: There was no file on site for staff #1 at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have a complete file at all times.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3290.192(4) - Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.192(4)

Description: Required training

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for staff #! did not have written proof of required training.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written proof of training will be in the staff file.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 did not contain written proof of complying with all CPSL requirements. The NSOR information was missing.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI, NSOR, criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be supervised at all times. Staff will complete all CPSL requirements.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.105(a)/3290.107(c) - Clean, age appropriate/No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)/3290.107(c)

Description: Clean, age appropriate/No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: There were three mats with foam exposed which may pose a hazard. There was not system, (number name color) to show how the rest equipment is used for each individual child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Foam may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mats will be repaired or replaced. The rest equipment will be labeled and a chart will show how the children nap.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not have an individual file at the time of inspection on 4/1/24

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have a separate file. All staff will have ID with address and age on file. Staff #2 ended their on 4/12/24
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.22(a)/3290.72 - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)/3290.72

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The recent certificate or emergency telephone numbers were not posted in a conspicuous location at the time of inspection on 4/1/24.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location. The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All numbers and the certificate will be posted so parents can see.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.31(b)/3290.192(1) - Staff person - 18 yrs./Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(b)/3290.192(1)

Description: Staff person - 18 yrs./Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of identification of name, address and age in the file for staff #2 at the time of inspection on 4/1/24

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have ID with address and age on file. Staff #2 ended their n 4/12/24
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 hire date-12/2024 was observed working in both rooms of the facility (unsupervised) with facility children and food; but did not have approved written proof of first-aid training. The form on file was completed online.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be retrained on first-aid as required by DHS-OCDEL regulations. All staff will have ID with address and age on file. Staff #2 ended their n 4/12/24
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.31(g) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(g)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 hire date-12/2024 was observed working at times (unsupervised) at the facility without approved written proof of first-aid training. The form on file was completed online.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be supervised until first-aid training is complete. All staff will have ID with address and age on file. Staff #2 ended their n 4/12/24
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, hire date-12/2024, did not have written proof or receipts for State police, NSOR, or a signed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI NSOR,, criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-2 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will not work until all CPSL requirements are met. All staff will have ID with address and age on file. Staff #2 ended their on 4/12/24
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.63 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.63

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There were three outlets in the eating area that were not covered at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outlets will be covered.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.73(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.73(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/1/24, the first-aid kit was missing gauze pads, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing items will be placed in the kit.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.74(a)/3290.102(a) - Requirements/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)/3290.102(a)

Description: Requirements/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The alcove in the rear room has a cut-out. There were exposed screws along the entrance.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The area will be covered.
2023-09-15 Initial review 3290.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there were toys and other items on the outdoor play area (rear yard) where there were small items that could pose a hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The small items will be removed.
2023-09-15 Initial review 3290.104 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.104

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: There was a high chair in the facility that did not have the required T safety strap.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The straps were removed for cleaning.
2023-09-15 Initial review 3290.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The children's rest equipment was not labeled for individual use at the time of inspection on 9/15/23.

Correction Required: (a) Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All rest equipment will be labeled at all times.
2023-09-15 Initial review 3290.107(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.107(c)

Description: No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, Styrofoam was observed in the facility.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Styrofoam will not be used in the day care.
2023-09-15 Initial review 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a written emergency plan as required by regulations at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A report will be on file.
2023-09-15 Initial review 3290.131(a) - Within 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)

Description: Within 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/15/23, there was no written proof of facility children #1 or #2 having a current physical.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children will have a recent physical on file.
2023-09-15 Initial review 3290.151(c)(2)/3290.192(2) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(c)(2)/3290.192(2)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/15/23, there was no written proof of staff #1 who was observed working with children having a current physical with proof of negative TB test.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment shall include Tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The physical was submitted and will be on file at all times.
2023-09-15 Initial review 3290.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection, there was no record for facility children #1 and #2.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All enrolled children will have a complete file at the day care.
2023-09-15 Initial review 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: There was no written of permission for emergency medical care, or minor first-aid by facility staff for children #1 and #2 on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All facility children will have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2023-09-15 Initial review 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/15/23, peeling paint was observed along the white railing in the child care area.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The railing will be painted.

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