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Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 292-2803
Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00256027
License Issued
May 17, 2026
Active Through
May 17, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare Llc is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-19 Renewal 3280.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(d)

Description: Excursions

Noncompliance Area: Designated transportation did not have emergency contact forms.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make copies of the emergency contact forms and place them inside of the vehicle.
2026-03-19 Renewal 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 did not have Health Assessment information on file at the time of the renewal inspection.

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 conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 will get this done immediately before returning to work.
2026-03-19 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Children # 1, 2, 3, 4, did not have updated /reviewed emergency contact forms on file during the renewal inspection.

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.)
I will have emergency contact forms reviewed every six months.
2025-03-21 Renewal 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.171(a)

Description: Pick up and drop off points

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will send the location of my facility and program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility to the local traffic authorities.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not address lockdown and shelter away locations.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will add shelter in place and locations away to my emergency plan.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(a)(2) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(2)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not include a specific manner in which evacuation will take place in the event of an emergency. There were no evacuation routes posted in the facility or included in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will create an evacuation drawing to include in my emergency plan and also address how we will exit the building successfully in one sweep.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(a)(3) - Contact when arises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(3)

Description: Contact when arises

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file did not address address how the facility will notify parents in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will be specific in how parents will be contacted in the event of an emergency.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not address how parents will be reunited with their children in the event of an emergency.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will include the method we plan use in order to provide instruction for parents to be safely reunited with their children.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not specific as to what accommodations will be made for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will include how the facility plans to make accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training/Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and training/Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff member number one did not have current Pediatric CPR on file at the facility.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have this training done much sooner than the point of corrections date I provided.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: Electrical covering was not present on one of the outlets in the Main Room area.

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.)
This was corrected on site.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the Allocated Unannounced Inspection on August 27, 2024, the Certification Representative observed that evacuation routes were not posted anywhere in the facility.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will create the evacuation routes and post it throughout the facility.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.95(b) - Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(b)

Description: Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The primary staff person has not been testing the fire system every 30 days.

Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will start making the correction today. I will sound the fire system for you to hear and then make note of it on the Fire Drill log.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: at the time of the inspection the enrolling parents of child #1 did not sign the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider will have enrolling parents of child #1 sign the agreement.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider will update the emergency contact information of child #2 with health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

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