Stepping Stones Early Learning Center Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1's emergency contact sheet and financial agreement form update is last dated for 5/31/24. There was not a 6-month update within the file. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's file that was reviewed during inspection was a staff members child. Going forward, the Director will make sure all Emergency Contact Forms and Financial Agreement Forms are updated every 6 months, including staff children. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) - Original container/Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) Description: Original container/Written instructions Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the medication box was observed. Child #2's & #3's epi-pen was not in its original container and did not have any written instructions. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director was able to obtain the original containers for both children and is now kept in the lock box at the facility. All staff members will make sure they only accept medication if it is in the original box with instructions. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed. The facility did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill has been completed and documented. Annual emergency drills will be added to the Excel Spreadsheet with staff clearances to make sure it is completed on time every year. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous pediatric CPR training is dated for 10/24/23. An updated Pediatric CPR training was not completed until 1/27/26. This date indicates that an updated training was not done within the 24-month requirement. (See code sheet for date of hire). Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will add the CPR training dates of each staff member to an Excel Spreadsheet in order to keep track of expiration dates. |
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| 2026-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2's previous NSOR clearance is dated for 8/7/2020. An updated NSOR clearance was not obtained until 8/12/25, indicating that the clearance was not updated within the 60-month requirement. Staff #2's previous mandated reporter training is dated for 5/18/2020. An updated mandated reporter training was not completed until 5/28/25, indicating that the training was not updated within the 60-month requirement. (See code sheet for date of hire). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will use an Excel Spreadsheet to keep track of all staff members clearances and dates. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 9/11/25, the preschool playground was observed. There was a cracked log furnutirue toy present on the playground. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The damaged toys were immediately taken to the dumpster after the inspection on 09/11/2025. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 9/11/25, child files were reviewed. Both child #1 & #2s last documented child service report was dated for 2/11/25. This date indicates that the reports were not done within the 6-month requirement. See code sheet for dates of admission. Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed child service reports for every child in the center. |
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| 2025-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 9/11/25, interviews with staff and director were conducted. Staff #1 & director confirmed that on 8/21/25 staff #1 had laid a child down for nap with a bib on. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were reminded that children are to be laid down to sleep on their backs, without bibs. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-10-02 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-08-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 8/8, an interview with the director was done in which she admitted that on June 3, 2024, a child was given the wrong bottle. The director admitted the bottle given to the child was not labeled. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were sent a message via Brightwheel to remind them to make sure they are labeling all bottles and scups before bringing them into the center. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit on 8/8, it was discovered that on 5/6/24 and 6/20/24 were the last dates logged for fire alarm testing. This timeframe indicates that fire alarm testing was not conducted within the 30-day requirement. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were reminded of the 30 day fire detection regulation and a policy was put into place on how to conduct. |
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| 2024-05-02 | Initial review | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have the release person's address on the emergency contact sheet. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, I will make sure parents/guardians fill out all field's in their entirety. |
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| 2024-05-02 | Initial review | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not have documentation of having fire safety training on file at the time of opening inspection. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, I will make sure all staff have the required Fire Training completed yearly. |
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