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Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School
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About Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School
Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School is a child care center in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 20 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
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| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 20 children
- License number
- #CER-00250744
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The two most recent annual fire testing were completed 12/30/24 and 1/2/26 which is more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
Jan 27, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility's emergency plan did not address the method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“The sanitizing bleach spray was stored on top of the refrigerator not in a protective container.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record on file for Child #1, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, and 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The waste receptacle that the children used in the boys and girl's bathrooms were not lidded.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations in the event of a long-term closure.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility two most recent emergency drills conducted on 9/11/23 and 9/4/24 did not include any children participation and both were evacuation drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan did not address the method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The outside play space had embedded equipment. The operator was unable to provide the ASTM letter to show compliance with the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission for the unitary playground protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
Jan 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #1 includes criminal history clearances dated 5/3/18 and 5/13/23; child abuse clearances dated 5/11/18 and 5/18/23; and FBI clearances dated 5/11/18 and 5/19/23, all more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 did not contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire or a completed clearance (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
- Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
Jan 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility, which is located in a school, did not have the annual inspection letter of the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School
Is Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School licensed?
Yes. Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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/South Butler County Primary School care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 283-1010 to confirm.
How much does Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 283-1010 to ask.
What is Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School's phone number?
(724) 283-1010.
Where is Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School?
328 Knoch Rd, Saxonburg, PA 16056. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Impressions Childcare, 0.8 miles away.