Stepping Stones at Rowan
8051 Rowan Rd, Cranberry Township, PA
Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township
- licensed capacity
- 163
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township
Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township is a child care center in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 163 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 163 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
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Life Essentials |
| Staff | Must meet or exceed the state requirements for child care providers, including background clearance, education qualifications |
| Safety | Secure entries, authorized pick-up procedures, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 163 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 163 children
- License number
- #CER-00253536
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 45 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 17, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 3:15pm on 4/13/26 video footage taken at the facility shows Staff #1 and Staff #2 entering the California classroom to drop off water bottles. At that time, Child #1 enters the bathroom. After the class lines up to leave, Staff #2 enters the bathroom to check for children. Staff #1 and Staff #2 then exit the California classroom with the line of children. Approximately a minute and a half later Child #1 is seen exiting the bathroom. A parent picking up their child enters the room to gather belongings and Child #1 exits the classroom with the parent. Staff #3 was right outside the doorway and took Child #1 to rejoin the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 3:15pm on 4/13/26 video footage taken at the facility shows Staff #1 and Staff #2 entering the California classroom to drop off water bottles. At that time, Child #1 enters the bathroom. After the class lines up to leave, Staff #2 enters the bathroom to check for children. Staff #1 and Staff #2 then exit the California classroom with the line of children. Approximately a minute and a half later Child #1 is seen exiting the bathroom. A parent picking up their child enters the room to gather belongings and Child #1 exits the classroom with the parent. Staff #3 was right outside the doorway and took Child #1 to rejoin the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
Jan 5, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“A staff person and four children from the Texas Classroom left the classroom with the first aid kit to go on a walk, leaving a second staff person with three children in the classroom without a first aid kit in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Although the files for Staff #1 and #3 contained current National Sex Offender Certificate at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 and #3 did not obtain their National Sex Offender Certificate within 60 months of the previous clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The last two Health Assessments in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 were dated more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Michigan Classroom a doll cradle was observed to be broken as the bottom had become detached creating a pinching hazard to the children in care. In the Outdoor Small Grassy Area, a cracked purple gate was observed posing a cutting hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report and immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“At 10:30 AM, 18 children were observed in the middle preschool structure play space that has a designated maximum capacity of 15.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
Jan 2, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Delaware Classroom, Child #2 had expired Children's Ibuprofen and Child #4 had expired Children's Tylenol.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 3rd or 4th dose of the Pneumococcal as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #3, a Preschooler, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 6 there was an electrical outlet with Christmas lights that lacked a protective receptacle cover. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“One of the toilets in the Maryland/Delaware Bathroom lacked a posted hand washing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The Agreement for Child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“One of the transportation first aid kits for the three vehicles lacked a bottle of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
Aug 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the New Jersey Classroom there was blue peeling paint along the back wall. In the Florida Classroom there was green peeling paint against the back wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 4/23/24-5/29/24 (36 Days) and 6/28/24-8/13/24 (46 Days).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“Three plants that were found to be toxic were present in the Michigan Classroom in the facility. Two of the toxic plants were accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.133(1) Original container
“The medicine in the Ohio Classroom for Child #1 was observed to be not in the original container.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained a Disclosure Statement that lacked a date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
Jun 7, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 6-7-24 at approximately 12:46 p.m. with a total of 14 three-year-olds in the Michigan Room during naptime, staff person #2 was observed sitting on the floor in the back left corner of the room next to two children on cots. From that location in the room, staff person #2 was unable to see one child on a cot in the back right corner of the room due to a shelf that was near the staff person and was obstructing their view and preventing the staff person from seeing the child. Staff person #2 was the sole staff person in the room at the time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“* On video, an incident was observed that occurred on 5-29-24 at approximately 11:03 a.m. with staff person #1 observed picking up a preschool child by the arm from the floor and lifting the child off of the ground. Then, staff person #1 was observed pulling the child across the room by their arm while the child was dragging their feet and then placing the child in a chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“* * On video, an incident was observed that occurred on 5-29-24 at approximately 11:03 a.m. with staff person #1 observed picking up a preschool child by the arm from the floor and lifting the child off of the ground. Then, staff person #1 was observed pulling the child across the room by their arm while the child was dragging their feet and then placing the child in a chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
Jun 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 6-7-24 at approximately 12:46 p.m. with a total of 14 three-year-olds in the Michigan Room during naptime, staff person #2 was observed sitting on the floor in the back left corner of the room next to two children on cots. From that location in the room, staff person #2 was unable to see one child on a cot in the back right corner of the room due to a shelf that was near the staff person and was obstructing their view and preventing the staff person from seeing the child. Staff person #2 was the sole staff person in the room at the time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“* On video, an incident was observed that occurred on 5-29-24 at approximately 11:03 a.m. with staff person #1 observed picking up a preschool child by the arm from the floor and lifting the child off of the ground. Then, staff person #1 was observed pulling the child across the room by their arm while the child was dragging their feet and then placing the child in a chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“* * On video, an incident was observed that occurred on 5-29-24 at approximately 11:03 a.m. with staff person #1 observed picking up a preschool child by the arm from the floor and lifting the child off of the ground. Then, staff person #1 was observed pulling the child across the room by their arm while the child was dragging their feet and then placing the child in a chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“In the Maryland Classroom at the time of the Initial Inspection Staff #1 and Staff #6 each identified 5 young toddlers as part of their assigned group of children. Upon review of staff files, it was determined that Staff #1 did not have the qualifications to be an Aide including being responsible for a group of children. Therefore, ratio was 1:10 at the time of the Initial Inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit located in the New York room lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed plexi-glass that was installed over the windows in the Delaware, Maryland, and Texas Classroom that was coming detached from the window that created a gap and a pinching hazard for the children in care. The closet door in the Maryland Classroom had a key stuck in the lock preventing the door from being able to properly work and allow and/or prevent access to the items located inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.81 Glass
“The glass door in the Texas Classroom lacked visual identification.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a cracked purple toy bin in the Maryland Classroom that created a pinching hazard for the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed plastic bags that were next to the changing pad that were accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #4, a Preschool Aged Child, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Observed the medication at the facility for Child #5 and Child #6 lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The wooden bookshelf in the Delaware Classroom was observed to be coming apart on two of the sides and created a pinching hazard for the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #1 identified and acting as an Aide lacked documentation of the qualifications required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The file for Child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the birth date of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“It was determined that Staff Person #1's date of birth was 9/20/06 and therefore was not 18 years of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township
Is Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township licensed?
Yes. Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 45 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 Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township care for?
163, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township'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 Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 452-9898 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township's phone number?
(724) 452-9898.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township?
1044 N Boundary Rd, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. The nearest other daycare we list is Rose E Schneider Family YMCA Early Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.