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Lifesteps

138 Friendship Cir, Beaver, PA 150093.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
91
open each week
5 days

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About Lifesteps

Lifesteps is a child care center in Beaver, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 91 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
91 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity91 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Lifesteps

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
91 children
License number
#CER-00252800
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “According to staff statements Staff #1 was alone with 3 infant aged children and 4 preschool aged children exceeding the 1 to 4 mixed age ratio until Staff #2 came in.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026

  2. Feb 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the girls' bathroom by the Waddler's classroom, the bolts on the toilet (left side toilet if facing the toilets) were exposed, creating a visible hazard. In the bathroom by the Creative Caterpillars classroom, the bolts on the toilet were exposed, creating a visible hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The sink in the kitchenette area of the Shooting Stars classroom lacked a handwashing sign.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The current mandated reporter training for staff #1 is dated 6/25/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous training that is dated 6/15/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

  3. Feb 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit in the Curiosity Club childcare space did not contain scissors or tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025

  4. Feb 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The pour in place surface on the outdoor play space has numerous holes where it is coming up, this is a tripping hazard for the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the Creative Caterpillars Room and the Mickey's Playhouse room foam blocks with bite marks were observed. In the Curiosity Club classroom there were foam number pegs with bite marks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of [name]”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Waddler Room was lacking soap and scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Two broken magnetic toy tiles were observed in the Curiosity Club Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

  5. Feb 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #1 (see staff code sheet for hire date) was lacking the NSOR clearance and contained a copy of the request for the NSOR clearance dated 2/14/23 which was after the staff's start date which makes it an unsuccessful provisional hire. Staff #1 cannot work in the facility until the NSOR clearance results are back and in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023

  6. Feb 15, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for staff person #1 received emergency plan training on 1/7/20 and 8/30/21, which is not annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Facility allowed more than 30 days to pass between testing the smoke detectors on 3/26/21-4/28/21 and the last documented testing was on 12/27/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff person #1 contained an evaluation completed on 12/30/19 and 1/31/21, which is more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #2, with a start date of 10/28/22, did not complete professional development in topics areas 1-9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #2, with a start date of 10/28/22, lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Facility did not complete an emergency drill within the past year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “The Curiosity room lacked a posted daily activities schedule. Staff stated that the schedule was taken down to make changes to the gross motor times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Lifesteps

Is Lifesteps licensed?

Yes. Lifesteps is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Lifesteps last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lifesteps had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Lifesteps care for?

91, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Lifesteps accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lifesteps' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lifesteps cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 283-1010 to ask.

What is Lifesteps' phone number?

(724) 283-1010.

Where is Lifesteps?

138 Friendship Cir, Beaver, PA 15009. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonderlake Learning Center, 1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).