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Step By Step Child Care

Drexel Hill, PA · Delaware County
3434 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
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Quick Facts

Capacity
130 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 461-6229
3434 Garrett Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255431
License Issued
Jun 12, 2026
Active Through
Jun 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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Step By Step Child Care is a Child Care Center in Drexel Hill PA, with a maximum capacity of 130 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff person #1 used demeaning language in the presence of children.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will take several corrective actions including ongoing training.
2026-03-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-01 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 inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of annual 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 obtain firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
2025-04-01 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: The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for NSOR information as required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
2025-04-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a damaged ceiling tile in the boys' bathroom.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will replace the ceiling tile.
2024-08-08 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-03-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-10-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: Per the admission of staff person #1, harsh language was used in the presence of children.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be prohibited from using harsh language in the presence of children.
2023-05-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 the playhouse located in outdoor play space was broken with exposed rough edges and sharp corners. Violation was corrected on site.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider removed play equipment from play space. Playhouse was broken down and disposed of in the trash.
2023-05-10 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain signed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will have staff #1 sign document.
2023-05-10 Renewal 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 childcare space, room 280, was being used for storage.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed unrelated items being stored in childcare space.
2023-05-10 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 there was missing receptacle covers observed in room 170 and hallway on the 1st floor.

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.)
Provider replaced electrical outlets with receptacle covers.
2022-10-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.117(a) - Released only to parent or designee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.117(a)

Description: Released only to parent or designee

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 10/05/22, it was revealed that father was allowed on facility's premises. Per court order father is to only have supervised telephonic contact with minor.

Correction Required: A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that all court orders regarding children are followed per ordered.
2022-06-06 Renewal 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to locate file of staff person #1. Staff person #1 was observed caring for children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An individual record will be available for each facility person working with children.
2022-06-06 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 renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected 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 signed Fire Alarm Attestation Statement.

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