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Child Steps
- licensed capacity
- 192
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Child Steps
Child Steps is a child care center in Havertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 192 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 192 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Full-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Enrichment | Music, Art, and Yoga |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 192 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Child Steps
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 192 children
- License number
- #CER-00247932
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 54 rules in all · 53 corrected
- Records and paperwork 14
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 2
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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Oct 15, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“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 date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“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 date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the Sparrows, Hummingbirds, and Penguins rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“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 date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“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 date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“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 date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“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 date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“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 date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“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 date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease
“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 date in the state record: Nov 30, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #2 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
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
“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 date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“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 date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
Oct 23, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection the water in the first-floor girl's bathroom water temperature was 112 degrees and the boy's bathroom temperature was 117 degrees. The second-floor girl's bathroom was 120 degrees and the boy's bathroom temperature was 125 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(a)(7) Admission date/Services considered extra
“During the renewal inspection child #1-5 fee agreement did not include the date of admission and specify any extra services.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact did not include the physicians address and phone number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child#1 did not include the parents work address and child #4 work address and phone number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #3 and 4 did not have the information for the child's special needs on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1, 2 and 4 did not include the release persons information.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the renewal inspection child #6 did not have a medication log on file for all prescribed medications.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection staff #9, 10 and 13 did not have a current health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #1 and 2 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 did not have verification of child care experience. Staff # 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 12 did not have verification of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection staff #3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 did not have two nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the annual emergency drill was not on file. A copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection child #4 did not have a current health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection there was no comprehensive general liability insurance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.31(b)/3270.31(c) Staff person - 18 yrs./Enrolled in approved training - 16 yrs.
“During the renewal inspection staff #5, 6 and 10 did not have verification of age on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection staff #2, 11 did not have FBI clearance, staff #12 did not have criminal clearance, staff #9 did not have the NSOR certificate, staff #4, 5 and 11 did not have a disclosure on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection child #1-5 fee agreement was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was reported that a child was sitting in a chair on their knees and fell over into a plastic bin and hit the left side of their head.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“A child fell out of a chair and hit the left side of her head on a plastic bin. The parents were not notified when the incident occurred or when the parent picked the child up at the end of the day. The director was not notified of the incident when it happened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
Nov 8, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #2 and 3 did not include the date of admissions on file.”
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“During the renewal inspection child #3 fee agreement did not include the release person's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection staff #7 did not have the FBI clearance on file. Staff #16-18 did not have the NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection there was no emergency plan on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection staff #1-3, 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13 did not Health and Safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection staff #11,16 and 17 did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the renewal inspection The Ducklings, Doves, Cardinals, Toucans and Eagles classrooms did not have medication logs on file for medication on hand.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1-5 was not updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the release person's name and address on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection staff #15,-18 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection staff #10 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection child #1-3 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection staff #8, 9, 12, 17 and 18 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the renewal inspection written notification of safe routes was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection staff #4 did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
- Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of HepA 2vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
Nov 8, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child #4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child # 8 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 36 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, Certification Representative observed that the windows in the 3rd floor child care space and the girls and boys bathrooms. did not have stoppers to prevent the windows from opening to 6 or few inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 23 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,8,9,10,11,20,26,27,32,42,44,37,39,47 and 49 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1 ,3 and 7 files did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49 and 50 files contained fee agreements that were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, Certification Representative observed peeling paint in the girls and boys bathroom stall on the 3rd floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Child # 22 and 23 files contained a emergency contact form where the section for signed parental consent for transportation was not addressed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 36 file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 and 44 files contained a fee agreement that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 and 44 files contained a fee agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 34 and 40 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Child # 42 and 45 files did not contain the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
- Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 2 written references in file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1did not have documentation of child care experience in file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 - state police was incomplete. actual clearance was not in file just a receipt -no documentation of NSOR in file -Staff # 1 s mandated reporter training was the incorrect training”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.31(c)(2)/3270.31(c)(3) acceptable training topics/minimum total of 600 clock hours
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation to show that staff was enrolled in an approved training curriculum or the minimum total 600 clock hours”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 file did not have documentation to show staff was 18 years of age”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
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Apr 18, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.19(b) Child abuse reporting
“On 4/5/22 the facility was notified via telephone call by a parent of a suspected child abuse that may have occurred at the facility. Facility owner did not make a report to the proper Departments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
- Oct 25, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Child Steps
Is Child Steps licensed?
Yes. Child Steps is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Child Steps last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with 14 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Child Steps had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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 Child Steps care for?
192, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Child Steps accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Child Steps' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Child Steps cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 789-9970 to ask.
What is Child Steps' phone number?
(610) 789-9970.
Where is Child Steps?
411 Brookline Blvd, Havertown, PA 19083. The nearest other daycare we list is Knowledgepoints Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.