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Step By Step School For Learning

State College, PA · Centre County
2179 Sandy Dr, State College, PA 16803
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Quick Facts

Capacity
178 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 308-8352
2179 Sandy Dr
State College, PA 16803
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246862
License Issued
Jan 29, 2026
Active Through
Jan 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8

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About the Provider

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STEP BY STEP SCHOOL FOR LEARNING is a Child Care Center in STATE COLLEGE PA, with a maximum capacity of 178 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews and record review, that Staff #1 fell asleep in the classroom for approximately five minutes, while they and another staff person were responsible for helping the children prepare for naptime.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member involved was counselled and received a written reprimand that was signed and filed 10/24/25.
2025-12-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was left in room during a fire drill on November 21st, 2025, for approximately 47 secs from the reviewed video. Child was noticed by staff from the next room to the Young Toddler Room was exiting, as protocol calls for the adjacent room staff look through window to verify no one is left behind and administration does a final sweep. Staff from the child's room were enroute back as they noticed their count was off before exiting the building. Child #1 was in the Primary Care group of Staff #1. Staff #2 and #3 were also in the room.

Correction Required: TIERED IS: 1.Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. 2. Administrative staff will conduct a staff meeting and review the fire drill procedures for all staff and provide the staff meeting minutes and sign in sheet to the certification representative upon completion of the meeting.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Review of fire drill procedures is conducted with new hires within 2 days of employment as well as annually with all staff, typically in September at an all-staff meeting. Supervision policy was reviewed with staff #1, #2, and #3 that were directly involved as well as a review of fire drill procedures.
2025-10-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-10-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.68(a) - No smoking areas Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.68(a)

Description: No smoking areas

Noncompliance Area: On 9-15-25 Staff #1 admitted to using a Vape Pen inside and outside the facility and in the presence of children.

Correction Required: Cigarettes, pipes or cigars may not be smoked in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area when children are in care or when food is being prepared.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An incident of an employee vaping in the classroom was reported to administration on 9/15. The employee was met with on 9/16/2025 and they were terminated from the program immediately due to their actions.
2025-04-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-06-24 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2023-10-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-10-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection 10-19-22, a splintering board on the changing table was observed and pointed out to staff and Director. This was in the Turtles Room.

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.)
The board will be sanded and/or replaced to ensure there are no sharp edges that could result in any injury to a child or adult.
2022-10-17 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection 10-19-22, protruding removable staples were observed accessible to toddlers in the Butterflies Room bulletin board. The Staples were brought to the attention of staff and removed.

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 classroom was inspected and any loose staples were removed. Moving forward, preference would be to not us staples at all in the classroom. If they are used, staff will place tape over the staple to ensure it is inaccessible.
2022-10-17 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 Renewal Inspection 10-21-22, an electrical outlet in the Outdoor Rock area playground an outlet had the cover broken. This was brought to the attention of the Director.

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.)
Electrical outlet will be covered with a new exterior cover as well as outlet protectors.
2021-10-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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