Stepping Stones Child Development Centers
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About the Provider
Stepping Stones Child Development Centers was established in 2002 by Jahmaah & Raysa Hardy to fill the desperate needs of busy families by providing a fun & safe environment that’s affordable. Through year-round programs students receive academic support and are engaged in a wide variety of recreational activities.
Currently Stepping Stones is partnered with 2 Public School Districts, servicing 7 schools.Teachers and staff are employed with the same diversity, commitment and passion to enrich the community they serve. Over the past 15 years, Stepping Stones has flourished to service over 400 students annually.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-20 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2025-02-11 | Life Safety Modification | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2025-01-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-12-02 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-01-12 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-01-02 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-11-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-10-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-10-10 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-01-18 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-01-11 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-11-28 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required upon renewal. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that there are at least two staff members present at the center at all times who have current first aid and CPR certifications. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director designee completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the staff signed the required OOL policies. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes its policies regarding the use of social networking sites and other websites. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center develops a policy of notification and maintain on file receipt of parent's signature . - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2021-12-15 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2021-11-30 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-11-21 | Space Evaluation | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-10-01 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-09-27 | Space Evaluation | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-09-17 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-09-10 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
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