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Child Steps Inc

Havertown, PA · Delaware County
411 Brookline Blvd, Havertown, PA 19083
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 789-9970
411 Brookline Blvd
Havertown, PA 19083
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247932
License Issued
Nov 30, 2025
Active Through
Nov 30, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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CHILD STEPS INC is a Child Care Center in HAVERTOWN 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
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the agreements of children #5 and 9 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has added this information to all children's agreements.
2025-10-15 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: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the emergency contact information of children #4, 8 and 9 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom a child may be released.

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.)
Provider has obtained this information from the children's parents.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of child #6 did not contain a health assessment within 12 months of previous health assessment.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained an updated health assessment from the child's parent.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the health assessments of children #1 and 2 were not signed by the physician, and did not include 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 must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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.)
Provider will obtain health reports that include the required information from the children's parents.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of completion of the Health and Safety update, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of completion of the Health and Safety trainings within 90 days, and the record of staff #3 contained only part 1 of the two-part Health and safety trainings.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have completed the require Health and Safety trainings.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a health assessment.

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 conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.)
Staff #2 has obtained a health assessment.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.181(d) - Dated signature affixed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(d)

Description: Dated signature affixed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the agreements of children #1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 did not include the date of signature following review.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider has obtained a dated signature from the children's parents.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the emergency contact info of children #4, 5 and 8 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care, and the emergency contact forms of children #5 and #8 did not contained signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.)
Provider has obtained the required consent signatures from the children's parents.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #2 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained a second written reference for staff #2.
2025-10-15 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: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain a DHS FBI Clearance and the record of staff #5 did not contain Mandated Reporter training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 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 # may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained a current FBI clearance for staff #2. Staff #5 will complete Mandated Reporter training.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of experience to qualify them as an AGS.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has obtained documentation of 2+ years experience for this staff.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, certification representative observed a Ti plant and a Croton plant in the Flamingoes room, both of which are toxic to children.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed the plants from the child care space at the time of inspection.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, certification representative observed holes in the ceiling in the sparrows room, and stained/damaged ceiling tiles in the Cardinals, Blue Jays and Falcons rooms.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have all areas repaired and ceiling tiles replaced.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the Sparrows, Hummingbirds, and Penguins rooms.

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider has painted all areas of chipped paint.
2024-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1-5 fee agreement was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will sign the fee agreements for child #1-5.

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