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Babysteps Development Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
Gloucester Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19114
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Gloucester Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19114
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00254286
License Issued
Apr 3, 2026
Active Through
Apr 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Babysteps Development Llc is a Family Child Care in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-23 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the facility inspection, the file for facility child #1 was not dated. The line for the date was blank.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The form will be dated.
2026-03-23 Renewal 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.182(3)/3290.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did nota have signed permission for emergency medical care and first aid.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must 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.)
The form will be signed.
2026-03-23 Renewal 3290.192(2)/3290.192(4) - Health assessment, TB test/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.192(2)/3290.192(4)

Description: Health assessment, TB test/Required training

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of a recent physical of file for staff #1 during the inspection on March 23, 2026.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A complete physical will be on file at the facility at all times.
2026-03-23 Renewal 3290.31(f)(1)(iii)/3290.31(k) - Age and training/Health and safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)(1)(iii)/3290.31(k)

Description: Age and training/Health and safety

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of a references for staff #2 or trainings for staff #1 and #2 during the inspection on March 23, 2026.

Correction Required: Training conducted in conferences or workshops is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff persons shall obtain available ongoing professional development relating to the health and safety topics as specified in subsection § 3290.31(g) prior to obtaining professional development in other topics as permitted in subsection (f)(2).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Proof of references and trainings will be on file at all times.
2026-03-23 Renewal 3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) - Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.74(a)/3290.75(a)

Description: Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was an exposed screw, peeling paint and a piece of wood which could pose a hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each area will be corrected, painted and made safe.
2025-06-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-18 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of signed child service reports for facility children #1-#4.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When it applies, all children will have signed child service reports on file.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) - Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.151(a)/3290.192(2)

Description: Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of an annual health assessment w/ TB on file at the time of inspection on 3/18/25.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have written proof of a current physical
2025-03-18 Renewal 3290.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: There was no file on site for staff #1 at the time of inspection.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have a complete file at all times.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3290.192(4) - Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.192(4)

Description: Required training

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the file for staff #! did not have written proof of required training.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written proof of training will be in the staff file.
2025-03-18 Renewal 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.32(a)/3290.192(3)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 did not contain written proof of complying with all CPSL requirements. The NSOR information was missing.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI, NSOR, 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 will be supervised at all times. Staff will complete all CPSL requirements.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.105(a)/3290.107(c) - Clean, age appropriate/No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.105(a)/3290.107(c)

Description: Clean, age appropriate/No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: There were three mats with foam exposed which may pose a hazard. There was not system, (number name color) to show how the rest equipment is used for each individual child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program. Foam may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mats will be repaired or replaced. The rest equipment will be labeled and a chart will show how the children nap.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not have an individual file at the time of inspection on 4/1/24

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have a separate file. All staff will have ID with address and age on file. Staff #2 ended their on 4/12/24
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.22(a)/3290.72 - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.22(a)/3290.72

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: The recent certificate or emergency telephone numbers were not posted in a conspicuous location at the time of inspection on 4/1/24.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location. The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All numbers and the certificate will be posted so parents can see.
2024-04-01 Renewal 3290.31(b)/3290.192(1) - Staff person - 18 yrs./Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(b)/3290.192(1)

Description: Staff person - 18 yrs./Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: There was no written proof of identification of name, address and age in the file for staff #2 at the time of inspection on 4/1/24

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have ID with address and age on file. Staff #2 ended their n 4/12/24

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