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Stepping Stones Childrens Center/hance Elementary

Gibsonia, PA · Allegheny County
5518 Molnar Dr, Gibsonia, PA 15044
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 321-8552
5518 Molnar Dr
Gibsonia, PA 15044
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254677
License Issued
Jun 13, 2026
Active Through
Jun 13, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 5

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About the Provider

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Stepping Stones Children's Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is the total development of children. We are committed to providing high quality education and child care in an environment that fosters positive relationships among our children, staff, families, and the community we serve.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 8:45 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-05 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 files for staff persons #1 and #2 lacked the most recent disclosure statement. The disclosure statement forms in the files were dated 11/8/24 instead of the most recent disclosure statement dated 1/1/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 have the most recent disclosure statement on file.
2025-12-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: A box of Claritin Chewables was observed in the medication box that expired 11/2025.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication will be returned to parent and ask for a new box of Claritin to be sent it when the parents return from an overseas trip.
2025-03-24 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-06-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 5/16/22 and 8/1/23.

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.)
Staff person #1 has current firesafety training on file.
2024-03-07 Renewal 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) - Original container/Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(3)

Description: Original container/Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: An epi pen was observed in the locked medication box that was not in its original container. The epi pen did not have the name of the child for whom it was intended on it.

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. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Epi Pen original container has been stored with the Epi-Pen. The original container includes the child's name.
2023-03-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact files for children 1, 2, and 3 will be printed and given to their parents for signatures giving consent for emergency medical care.
2023-03-08 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: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.

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.)
Child 1, 2, and 3 will have their emergency contact signed to give consent for the administration of minor first aid.
2023-03-08 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. The training in the file was dated 4/21/22.

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.)
Staff person #1's training history was not properly documented on the staff data sheet. With an original hire date of 10/6/15, staff person #1 completed her school age care: new staff orientation on 11/5/2015. Staff person # 1 has updated trainings when needed. Health and Safety Basics was updated on 3/7/19, Building blocks for quality was taken on 4/21/22, and the health and safety update was completed on 10/26/22.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the addresses for the release persons.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact form has been updated to include the address for release persons
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an initial health report dated more than 90 days after enrollment, which was, at the time, the requirement in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic regulation suspension.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 has a current health report on file.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained a health report which lacked the signature of the medical provider.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 has been unenrolled from the program
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained a health report which lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 has been unenrolled from the program
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method which was dated ater the first day of employment.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has a current tb test on file.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2 and #4 contained updates to the emergency contact forms which were dated more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #4 lacked a current update to the agreement form.

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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1, #2 and #4 have current updates to the emergency contact forms on file. Child #4 will have the agreement reviewed and signed
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: Instructions for how to contact the Western Regional child care office were not available to parents at the facility.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Instructions for how to contact the Western Regional Child Care Office has been added to the parent binder
2022-03-22 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 for Staff #1 contained state police and NSOR clearances dated after the first date of employment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has current clearances on file.
2022-03-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of consecutive staff evaluations dated more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has a current staff evaluation on file.
2022-03-02 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance with charges lacking dispositions and an incomplete FBI clearance. According to operator report, Staff #1 began work as a provisional hire and continued working past the 45 day provisional hire period without the completed clearance.

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. Facility Person #1--- may not work in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person was suspended effective 2/25/22.
2022-03-02 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance with charges lacking dispositions and an incomplete FBI clearance. According to operator report, Staff #1 began work as a provisional hire and continued working past the 45 day provisional hire period without the completed clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-- may not work in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was suspended from the program effective 2/25/22

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