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A Step Ahead Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
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About A Step Ahead Day Care
A Step Ahead Day Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 87 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Step Ahead Day Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for A Step Ahead Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259527
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed on the window sill and wall in the preschool room. Peeled paint was observed on the walls in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of the inspection, the thermometer in the preschool class refrigerator was missing the rotating needle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2026
Jun 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection, peel paint was observed on the right wall in the toddler room”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain the correct training for a center. Training submitted entitled Home-based care: Building blocks for Quality”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22, it was observed that the records of Staff person # 1 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/4/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22, it was observed that -staff person #2 received pediatric first aid/CPR after 4/29/22 in an approved curriculum but the title of the training does not indicate Pediatric in the title -staff person #3 received pediatric first aid/CPR before 4/29/22 in an approved curriculum but the title of the training does not indicate Pediatric in the title”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about A Step Ahead Day Care
Is A Step Ahead Day Care licensed?
Yes. A Step Ahead Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Step Ahead Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Step Ahead Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Step Ahead Day Care care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does A Step Ahead Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Step Ahead Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Step Ahead Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 722-4700 to ask.
What is A Step Ahead Day Care's phone number?
(215) 722-4700.
Where is A Step Ahead Day Care?
7802 Castor Avenue 1st Flo, Philadelphia, PA 19152. The nearest other daycare we list is A Step Ahead Day Care II, under 0.1 miles away.