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Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn

37 N Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707
licensed capacity
29
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5 days

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About Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn

Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn is a child care center in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 29 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 63 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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Inspection reports for Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn

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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 63 rules in all · 63 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 18
  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Aug 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2026 observed the infant room, preschool room, and older toddler room did not have handwashing signs posted above the sinks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2026 observed peeled paint in the Preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2026 observed that staff person #1 and #2 did not have verification of child care experience and training prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2026 observed child #1's financial agreement was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. The last review date noted is 1/22/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2026 observed the rest equipment in the young toddler room was not labeled for the use of a specific child. Corrected on-site 8/19/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/19/2026 observed a bottle not labeled with the child's name. Corrected on-site 8/19/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

  2. Aug 8, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #2, #3, and #7's files did not include verification of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #5's file did not include verification of fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #1 did not was a child's hands after being diapered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed child #3's last health assessment on file is dated 8/17/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed child #4's emergency contact information was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month time period. It was dated 1/28/2025. Observed child #1's financial agreement was not reviewed/updated within the 6-mopnth time period. It was dated 6/4/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed child #5's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed the refrigerator in the infant room's thermometer measured at 50 ° F. Also observed the refrigerator located in the kitchen did not have a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed the sink located in the Preschool room did not have a posted hand washing sign.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed the sink on the right side in the Older Toddler room had damaged paint on the wall behind it. Corrected on-site 8/8/2025. Also observed damaged paint behind the sink in the Young Toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed the first-aid kit located in the Young Toddler room did not contain soap and gloves. Corrected on-site 8/8/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). Corrected 8/8/2025. Observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and a signed disclosure statement. Observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and their FBI clearance was issued by the department of education. Staff #3's file also did not include a signed disclosure statement. Observed staff person #6's National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) expired on 8/6/2025 as it was dated 8/6/2020. Observed staff person #7's file did not include verification of the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR), a signed disclosure statement, and their FBI clearance was issued by the department of education. Staff #7's mandated reporter training expired as it was dated 11/22/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #3's record did not include verification of address, age, and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #1's foreign degree needs to be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #5 and #8's files did not include verification of annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #2 and #4's files did not include verification of completion of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed the facility's emergency plan parent letter did not include the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/8/2025 observed staff person #2 and #4's files did not include verification of completion of pre-service trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

  3. Mar 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 observed two infants asleep in bouncy chairs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 observed the front door leading to the Preschool room's door handle broke off the door.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 observed staff person #1 was caring for children unsupervised in the Young Toddler room. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training and health & safety training required prior to caring for children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025

  4. Aug 30, 2024Inspection21 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed staff person #2's record did not include verification of completion of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed staff person #3's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the facility's menu was not posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed and updated within the 6-month period. The last emergency contact form was dated 12/4/2023. The last financial agreement was dated 12/7/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the Infant room, Preschool room, Older Toddler room and Young Toddle room did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed child #3's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed child #1 and #2's files did not include child service reports within the 6-month time frame.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the Older Toddler room did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines posted in the group space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the Preschool room, Infant room, Older Toddler room, and Young Toddler room did not have hand washing signs posted above the sinks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed peeled paint in the Preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the electrical wall plate was hanging off the wall in the Young Toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) In child care spaces/Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the Older Toddler room did not have a first-aid kit in the child care space. Observed the first-aid kit in Preschool room did not include soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the Older Toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed an electrical outlet that did not have a protective receptacle cover in the Older Toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed staff person #1's foreign degree was not evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Observed staff person #2's record did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed staff person #3's record did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed staff person #1's criminal history record did not include the result. Observed staff person #3's record did not include the results of the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) but the staff person was observed unsupervised while supervising children in the Preschool room. Observed staff person #4's record did not include the results of the National Sex Offender Registry within the provisional hire date expiration. The date it was requested was on 2/28/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

  5. May 2, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #2 in the Toddler room with 6 children with the youngest child observed age 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completed pre-service trainings. The staff person is within 90 days from the date of hire 4/22/2024 but the staff person was observed providing childcare unsupervised in the Preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of state police clearance or proof that it was requested, child abuse clearance (corrected 5/2/2024), FBI clearance (corrected 5/2/2024), NSOR clearance, signed disclosure statement and mandated reported training. Observed staff person #2's State police clearance (4/9/2019), FBI clearance (4/2/2019), and Child Abuse clearance (4/2/2019) expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #3's file did not include a written evaluation of staff person within the 12-month time frame. Last evaluation on file dated 1/9/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #1's record did not include verification of age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #1 in the Preschool room left the room with 6 children left unsupervised when the certification representative arrived for three minutes while she went to the office to call the director. Observed staff person #1 then leave the Preschool room to take 2 children to the bathroom leaving 4 children in the room unsupervised for one minute.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #1 in the Preschool room left the room with 6 children left unsupervised when the certification representative arrived for three minutes while she went to the office to call the director. Observed staff person #1 then leave the Preschool room to take 2 children to the bathroom leaving 4 children in the room unsupervised for one minute.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #2's degree was translated from Russian to English but was not evaluated for U.S. equivalency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed staff person #2 in the Toddler room with 6 children with the youngest child observed age 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 observed damaged paint in the Preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

  6. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “New smoke detectors were purchased and installed since last inspection. There was no proof of purchase on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The new first aid kit in the child care space did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was missing baseboard molding in the large classroom at the entrance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The diaper changing mats in the large yellow classroom and occupied infant classrooms had small tears with exposed material that make them unable to be properly sanitized.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

  8. Jul 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a) Emergency plan

      “There is no copy of the facility's emergency plan on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023

  9. Jun 2, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.21/3270.95(a) General Health and Safety/Devices must be compliant

      “Smoke alarms were not present at the facility during renewal inspection on 6/2/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff person # 5 started in child care on 1/2/22; there is no evidence of emergency plan training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The Pediatric First Aid/CPR training for staff persons # 1, 2, 3, and 4 was not renewed on or before the expiration date. By the time of the renewal, staff persons #1, 2, 3, and 4 already completed the Pediatric CPR/First aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Child line clearances for staff # 1 are out of compliance with CPSL. Staff # 1 had a child line clearance dated 11/29/16 and 5/10/22; this is more than 60 months as required. FBI clearances for staff person # 6 are out of compliance with CPSL. Staff person # 1 has an FBI clearances dated 1/17/17 and 4/28/22; this is more than 60 months as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff person # 3 started at the facility on 2/17/22; there is no health assessment with TB screening on file. More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 4 - health assessments are dated 1/14/17 and 3/11/20. More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 6 - health assessments are dated 8/26/19 and 5/12/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The inside of the gate to the outdoor play areas has exposed bolts. There is a wooden car along the back fence with a splintered seat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff person # 1 had 6 annual child care training hours. Staff person # 2 had 0 annual child care training hours. Staff person # 3 had 3 annual child care training hours. Staff person # 4 had 9 annual child care training hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #5 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid and CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 does not have the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact forms for children # 1 and 3 do not have the addresses for the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The most recent health assessment on file for child # 4, a toddler, is dated 3/5/21; more than 12 months passed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 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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Is Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn licensed?

Yes. Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 63 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 63 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 Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn care for?

29, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn's 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 Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 261-4339 to ask.

What is Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn's phone number?

(570) 261-4339.

Where is Little Big Steps Preschool Childcare Early Learn?

37 N Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Big Steps Preschool & Child Care ELC, 0.2 miles away.

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