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Lil Steps 2 Big Steps Childcare Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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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. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM. 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.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the only copies of the emergency contact forms were in the office area

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact information was brought into the child care space where children receiving care.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof the current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The legal entity will produce proof of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy will be on file at the facility at all times moving forward.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information and the financial agreement of child #1 had not been review and verified as updated in over a 6-month period.

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.)
Provider will update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement of child #1 with current parental reviews.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall 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.)
Provider will update the record of child #2 with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of both staff person #1 (had one letter) and #2 (had no letters) were lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the records of both staff person #1 and #2 with two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 were lacking the documentation the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the records of staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 with the documentation the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #3 and #4 were lacking proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the records of staff persons #3 and #4 with proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking proof of the current firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the record of staff person #3 was lacking proof of the current firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking the required 1 hour update for the version of the health and safety training that they took in 2022

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider will update the record of staff person #4 with required 1 hour update for the version of the health and safety training that they took in 2022
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid state police clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the 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 person #2 will not return to a child care position until they update their state police clearance.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #2 were lacking the verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility that would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider will update the facility designation to group, so the the records of staff person #1 and #2 will be in compliance verification, serving as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #3 was the only caregiver and only facility person in the building supervising the two children in care.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
facility has applied to be a group and will no longer need to satisfy this, as long as it is still a center there will be two staff at all times.
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection there was no proof of a fire drill for over 90 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider will conduct a fire drill ASAP. .
2024-05-16 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof of the operability of the fire detection system.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will demonstrate the operability of the fire detection system.
2023-05-12 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: Observed childcare space without daily schedule posted.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will post daily activities schedule in child care space.
2023-05-12 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: Observed child cup unlabeled.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will label all children bottles and cups.
2022-09-28 Initial review 3270.34(a)(5)/3270.34(c) - Program planning/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(5)/3270.34(c)

Description: Program planning/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have a director at time of initial review.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for overall program planning. A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will hire a qualified director.

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