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Babysteps Development
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About Babysteps Development
Babysteps Development is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Babysteps Development
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00254286
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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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Mar 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3290.192(2)/3290.192(4) Health assessment, TB test/Required training
“There was no written proof of a recent physical of file for staff #1 during the inspection on March 23, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
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
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did nota have signed permission for emergency medical care and first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the facility inspection, the file for facility child #1 was not dated. The line for the date was blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3290.74(a)/3290.75(a) Requirements/No peeling paint or plaster
“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 date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3290.31(f)(1)(iii)/3290.31(k) Age and training/Health and safety
“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 date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3290.191 Individual Records
“There was no file on site for staff #1 at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test
“There was no written proof of an annual health assessment w/ TB on file at the time of inspection on 3/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 did not contain written proof of complying with all CPSL requirements. The NSOR information was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of signed child service reports for facility children #1-#4.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3290.192(4) Required training
“During the inspection, the file for staff #! did not have written proof of required training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025
Apr 1, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were three outlets in the eating area that were not covered at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #2, hire date-12/2024, did not have written proof or receipts for State police, NSOR, or a signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“Staff #2 hire date-12/2024 was observed working in both rooms of the facility (unsupervised) with facility children and food; but did not have approved written proof of first-aid training. The form on file was completed online.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3290.31(g) Age and training
“Staff #2 hire date-12/2024 was observed working at times (unsupervised) at the facility without approved written proof of first-aid training. The form on file was completed online.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3290.73(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 4/1/24, the first-aid kit was missing gauze pads, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
3290.74(a)/3290.102(a) Requirements/Clean and good repair
“The alcove in the rear room has a cut-out. There were exposed screws along the entrance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3290.31(b)/3290.192(1) Staff person - 18 yrs./Name, address, and phone
“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 date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
3290.191 Individual Records
“Staff #2 did not have an individual file at the time of inspection on 4/1/24”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3290.105(a)/3290.107(c) Clean, age appropriate/No styrofoam
“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 date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3290.22(a)/3290.72 Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations/Emergency Numbers Posted
“The recent certificate or emergency telephone numbers were not posted in a conspicuous location at the time of inspection on 4/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
Sep 15, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
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
“There was no written of permission for emergency medical care, or minor first-aid by facility staff for children #1 and #2 on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3290.181(a) Each child
“At the time of initial inspection, there was no record for facility children #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3290.151(c)(2)/3290.192(2) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 9/15/23, there was no written proof of staff #1 who was observed working with children having a current physical with proof of negative TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“During the inspection on 9/15/23, there was no written proof of facility children #1 or #2 having a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“The facility did not have a written emergency plan as required by regulations at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3290.107(c) No styrofoam
“At the time of inspection, Styrofoam was observed in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The children's rest equipment was not labeled for individual use at the time of inspection on 9/15/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
3290.104 High Chairs
“There was a high chair in the facility that did not have the required T safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection on 9/15/23, peeling paint was observed along the white railing in the child care area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“At the time of inspection, there were toys and other items on the outdoor play area (rear yard) where there were small items that could pose a hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Babysteps Development
Is Babysteps Development licensed?
Yes. Babysteps Development is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Babysteps Development last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Babysteps Development had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Babysteps Development care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Babysteps Development accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Babysteps Development's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 807-9353 to confirm.
How much does Babysteps Development cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 807-9353 to ask.
What is Babysteps Development's phone number?
(570) 807-9353.
Where is Babysteps Development?
Philadelphia, PA 19114. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.