Washington Heights Latchkey and Sa Ctr
531 Walnut St, Lemoyne, PA
Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center
Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center is a child care center in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care and summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Works Program |
| Discounts | Medical/First Responder Discount |
| Transportation | Transportation (accompany children to and from Washington Heights Elementary) |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249923
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 21, 2025: 27 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Nov 21, 2025Inspection27 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed that paint was peeling and damaged on cribs being used by infants in the infant classroom. It was observed that paint was peeling and damaged on wooden chairs being used by children in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the gross motor play space a cord hanging from a mechanical box that was not secured creating a potential hazard. It was observed in the toddler classroom a television cord and a lamp cord that were not secured creating a potential hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“It was observed in the infant, toddler and preschool classrooms that the windows were not locked allowing them to be opened greater than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“It was observed that a closed, plastic-lined trash can was not present in the infant classroom. It was observed that a closed, plastic-lined trash can was not present in the basement bathroom used by children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the Pre-K classroom a canned room deodorizer was placed on a windowsill accessible to children. (This was corrected on site.) It was observed in the upstairs school-age classroom a whiteboard cleaner stating "keep out of reach of children" was placed in an unlocked desk drawer accessible to children. It was observed in the bathroom located in the basement next to the gross motor play space being used by children in care, Glade room spray was placed on the back of each toilet and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“It was observed in the gross motor play space, two outlets did not have protective receptable covers placed in electrical outlets.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.62(d) No simultaneous use
“It was observed in the gross motor play space where toddlers were present at the time of inspection, that tables and chairs used for another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered were limiting the space for gross motor activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2025
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“It was observed that unmeasured space located on the second floor at the end of the hallway was being used to provide child care to pre-k children. It was observed that unmeasured space located on the second floor at the top of the steps on the right was being used to provide child care to school-aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the toddler classroom an insufficient amount of artificial or natural lighting during rest time which prohibited staff persons from being able to supervise children properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facility's emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan does not include a method for facility persons 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: Dec 1, 2025
3270.21/3270.119 General Health and Safety/Infant sleep position
“It was observed that the fitted sheet being used in an infant crib was not the appropriate size for the mattress being used causing a potential suffocation hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“It was observed in the infant classroom that able-bodied children were not provided with a platform or step at the sink for handwashing. It was observed a staff member picking up and holding able-bodied children during handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed in the bathrooms used by preschool, pre-k and school-age, no handwashing signs posted at each toilet. It was observed at the diapering areas that no handwashing signs were posted in the infant and toddler classrooms. It was observed in the basement bathroom next to the gross motor space, no handwashing signs posted at each toilet and the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“It was observed in the toddler classroom that a sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials were not accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the preschool classroom multiple plastic bins on shelves containing play materials accessible to children were cracked and broken creating rough and sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the indoor play space, a chair with a torn cover exposing foam was accessible to young toddlers. (This was corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“It was observed in the preschool classroom wooden chairs being used by children were cracked and broken creating a potential cause for splinters and potential pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed in the infant classroom a crib being utilized for an infant was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“It was observed in the infant classroom the written play of daily activities was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed by cert rep upon entering the gross motor play space staff person #1 and staff person #2 were utilizing their personal cell phones and not supervising toddler children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed in the preschool classroom that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff. (This was corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“It was stated by staff that infants in care are not being taken out doors daily.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed in the infant, toddler, pre-k, and school-age classrooms a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted conspicuously in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report for child #1 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“It was observed that the diaper changing pad was covered with a cloth cover. It was stated by staff that the diaper changing pad was not wiped or sanitized after each diapering. (This was corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“It was observed in the infant classroom that an infant was sleeping in an infant chair. (This was corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
Aug 18, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have lapsed 3/31/25-7/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 6/14/2023. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the preschool classroom, an extension cord hanging from the ceiling that was plugged into a computer sitting on a desk. It was also observed in the preschool classroom, adult scissors laying on a desk accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the preschool classroom Glade room spray sitting on a desk and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“It was observed in the preschool classroom, a first aid kit being stored in a backpack that was sitting on the floor and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 could not identify the specific children to which they were assigned.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 1/2/25-3/3/25, 5/5/25-6/11/25, and 6/11/25-7/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contacts for children #1, #2, and #3 do not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact for children #1 and #2 does not include the home and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The emergency contact for child #2 does not include the birth date of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center
Is Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center licensed?
Yes. Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 21, 2025, with 27 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 737-6080 to ask.
What is Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center's phone number?
(717) 737-6080.
Where is Little Steps Infant Care & Early Lrn Center?
309 Herman Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043. The nearest other daycare we list is Washington Heights Latchkey and Sa Ctr, 0.5 miles away.