Small Steps Day Care School
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:45 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-23 | Incident Investigation | 3270.133 - Child Medication and Special Diets | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133 Description: Child Medication and Special Diets Noncompliance Area: Facility staff were aware of child #1's food allergies but failed to ensure that child #1 did not come in contact with dairy products or peanuts. Correction Required: The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 was immediately assessed for any signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction. Parent/guardian was notified of the incident on the same day. Staff involved were retrained on emergency allergy response procedures. Any food items containing dairy or peanuts in Child #1's environment were immediately removed and discarded. Classroom and food prep areas were sanitized to eliminate cross-contamination risk. |
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| 2026-06-23 | Incident Investigation | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Facility staff failed to provide a written report of child #1's illness (allergic reaction) to the parent on the day of the incident, as required. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Effective immediately, the facility will ensure that a written incident report is completed for any reportable injury, illness, allergic reaction, or medical emergency and provided to the child's parent or guardian on the day the incident occurs, in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.20. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Child 1 climbed on a bookshelf that wasn't secured to the wall. As a result, the bookshelf tipped over and fell on the child's foot. The facility secured all bookshelves to the wall on the day of the unannounced monitoring visit. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bookshelves in each room were securely fixed to a wall or other sturdy object to prevent them from falling over. |
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| 2025-09-01 | Renewal | 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 the time of inspection, it was observed that the bottom of the white cubbies and the big shelf in the Toddler 1 classroom were visibly dirty. A cubby in the toddler 1 classroom was broke, exposing a sharp nail. The bottom shelf to the left of the Toddler 2 classroom was visibly dirty. A container with gears toys was broken in the Pre-School classroom. The broken container was removed during the inspection. 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 shelves were cleaned and the screw was covered to prevent and injury. Cracked bin was replaced at time of violation. |
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| 2025-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: Documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not on file. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Traffic letter was posted during visit and was sent out to local authorities the next day. |
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| 2025-09-01 | 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: Documentation of the results of the criminal record check were not on file for staff member 1. This was corrected during the inspection. 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.) All proper documentation for staff member's clearances, etc. will be placed in their file before they start working in a classroom or before the date of their renewal. |
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| 2025-09-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that the floor where the children's bedding was kept in the Toddler 1 classroom, was visibly dirty. The wooden fence has pieces that are broken with sharp edges toward the bottom of the playground used by school age and preschool aged children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The piece of wood on the playground was removed immediately and the floor in the Toddler One room was swept and mopped. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two non family reference letters were obtained from the staff member attesting to their suitability and placed in their file. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 1 was a volunteer clearance. Staff member 1 was observed working in ratio with children. Documentation of the child abuse clearance for staff member 1 for the purpose of employment was sent to certification representative later that day. 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 a child care position at the facility. 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 a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of the Child Abuse Clearance was sent to Inspector later the same day. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for staff member 2 did not include two years' experience working with children and staff member 2 was observed to be working with children. 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 verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proper documentation of verified 2.500 hours was obtained from the staff member and placed in their file. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 1 did not wash their hands or the child's hands after a diaper change. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member failed to ensure that a child's hands were washed before meals and snacks, after toileting, and after being diapered, as required. Additionally, the facility staff did not wash their hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting. To address this, we will review the onboarding document with the staff member, which outlines the proper handwashing steps and the specific times when handwashing is required. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that the inspection summary for SIN-00263388 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In compliance with 55 Pa. Code § 3270.25(b), the inspection summary has been posted in a conspicuous location accessible to parents. It will remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that all regulatory noncompliance items have been corrected. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: While completing a complaint investigation, it was observed that the infant classroom had five infants with one teacher. A staff member was moved to the infant classroom to maintain ratio during the inspection. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan to Ensure Compliance with Child-to-Staff Ratios: The violation occurred before an office personnel was present for the day, and our normal person in charge (PIC) was on a scheduled PTO day. To prevent recurrence, we will implement the following plan: Designation of Person in Charge (PIC): Each morning, a qualified staff member who is knowledgeable about child-to-staff ratios will be designated as the PIC until an administrative staff member arrives. Monitoring Responsibilities: The designated PIC will actively monitor classrooms to ensure that child-to-staff ratios and group sizes are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements. Backup Coverage: This plan will only be used if there are enough staff members on site. If the PIC is needed in ratio due to staff shortages, they must immediately communicate with the management team via our GroupMe chat. Immediate Communication: If the PIC is required to enter ratio, they will notify the management team via GroupMe to request additional coverage. If additional coverage is unavailable, we will turn children away to maintain compliance. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: While completing a complaint investigation, it was observed that there were six young toddlers and older toddlers with one teacher. A child was moved to another classroom during the inspection to maintain ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plan to Ensure Compliance with Child-to-Staff Ratios: The violation occurred before an office personnel was present for the day, and our normal person in charge (PIC) was on a scheduled PTO day. To prevent recurrence, we will implement the following plan: Designation of Person in Charge (PIC): Each morning, a qualified staff member who is knowledgeable about child-to-staff ratios will be designated as the PIC until an administrative staff member arrives. Monitoring Responsibilities: The designated PIC will actively monitor classrooms to ensure that child-to-staff ratios and group sizes are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements. Backup Coverage: This plan will only be used if there are enough staff members on site. If the PIC is needed in ratio due to staff shortages, they must immediately communicate with the management team via our GroupMe chat. Immediate Communication: If the PIC is required to enter ratio, they will notify the management team via GroupMe to request additional coverage. If additional coverage is unavailable, we will turn children away to maintain compliance. |
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