Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center
330 Whitestown Rd, Butler, PA
4.6· 9 reviews
Lifesteps
- licensed capacity
- 133
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lifesteps
Lifesteps is a child care center in Butler, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 133 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 133 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
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
- 133 children
- License number
- #CER-00260175
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Background checks 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 29, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the Cookie Monster Infant Room, there were 2 cribs with children sleeping that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Count Room, there was a power strip in the back left corner of the room that had one outlet that lacked an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #13, functioning as the director, lacked verification of experience to qualify as the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #2 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #5 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #6 had an FBI clearance and an NSOR verification certificate that were dated after their start date. The file for staff person #7 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #8 had an FBI clearance that was dated after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 10-18-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #12 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #4 completed mandated reporter training on 4-1-26 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #10 had emergency plan trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for staff person #5 had a disclosure statement that lacked the signature of a witness.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
May 30, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 8-16-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, functioning as the director, had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #3 completed mandated reporter training on 3-4-25 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) Staff person #4 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-20-20 and 4-5-25 that were over 60 months between trainings. Staff person #6 had mandated reporter trainings dated 4-1-20 and 4-4-25 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #3, functioning as the director, lacked verification of 1 year of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the outdoor preschool play space, the fence had 2 sharp pieces of metal near the top of the fence in the far-right corner and 1 area in the far-left corner that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Big Bird Room, the door leading to the toddler play space had peeling paint in multiple areas on the outside of the door and on the edge of the door.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the Twiddle Bugs Room, the blue fabric cushion on the bench had multiple areas with tears in the fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy
“The file for child #3, a 4 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th DTAP, 2nd Pneumococcal & Hepatitis A vaccinations, and 1st MMR and Varicella vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #5 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“The file for staff person #2 had an initial health assessment that was signed by a health professional that was not a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file for staff person #3 had an initial health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. The file for child #2 had an agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #3 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
May 21, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 completed the following required pre-service training on 5-20-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 lacked a DHS FBI clearance and the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks at their start date and requires a current DHS FBI clearance and out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #1 had FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #4 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for staff person #2 and #4 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #4 lacked a current emergency contact form updated by the parent within the last 6 months. The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #3 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number. The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On the toddler play space, the play kitchen had a refrigerator door that had multiple cracks with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #5 completed mandated reporter training on 5-9-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 1-10-19 and 2-5-24 that were over 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
May 22, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates. The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that exceeded 6 months between updates.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for facility person #5 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and requires current training. The file for staff person #4 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for facility person #5 lacked two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator lacked documentation of sending a copy of the updated emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.27(b)/3270.27(d) Plan reviewed/updated annually/Plan posted
“An updated emergency plan was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files for staff person #1 and #3 had pediatric first-aid and CPR training with an expiration date of April 2023 and lacked current training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 had state police clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for facility person #5 had state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were dated after their start date. The file for staff person #6 had state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 had mandated reporter trainings dated 3-6-18 and 3-7-23 that were over 60 months between trainings. Facility person #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The facility person has regular interaction with children at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.72(c) Good repair
“In the Count Room, there was one window with a screen that had a small hole in the screen, and a second window with a screen that had a tear in the bottom right corner.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Count Room, there was a toy bin with Legos that had a crack in the bin with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
Jun 23, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to comply with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files for staff person #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training that was completed after the expiration date of the prior training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Approved Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the outdoor play space, there were cracks in the sidewalk with loose pieces of concrete that were a potential tripping hazard near the door to the Big Bird Room. In the Elmo room in the bathroom, there were two exposed bolts on the base of the toilet that were protruding up and were a potential hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the Cookie Monster Room, the right exit door to the hallway was obstructed by a container of books on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In the Abby Cadabby Room, the refrigerator lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Elmo Room, there was Infants' Tylenol for child #1 that was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The files for staff person #1 and #2 had a health assessment that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the interconnected fire detection system was not manually tested at least once every 30 days between 12-2-21 to 1-24-22. The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On the outdoor toddler play space used by 1 and 2 year olds, there were foam mats with small pieces coming apart that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
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FAQ
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 May 29, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lifesteps had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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?
133, 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 6:30 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?
383 New Castle Rd, Butler, PA 16001. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center, 1.7 miles away.