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Nessas Small Steps Child Care II
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About Nessas Small Steps Child Care II
Nessas Small Steps Child Care II is a child care center in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
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Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Nessas Small Steps Child Care II
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259408
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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May 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #3 was out of ratio for a period of 30-minutes (12:15pm-12:52pm) with 1-infant and 5-toddlers while Staff #4 took lunch at the facility. This number of children would have required at least two staff. Staff #3 continued to be out of ratio from 12:52pm to 12:59pm, when 6 school-age children arrived at the facility from school, making the total number of children present at 12. This number of children would have required at least three staff. Staff #1 arrived at the facility at 12:59 p.m., and Staff #4 arrived back at the facility at 1:04 p.m.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. During this inspection, 6-school age children were observed unsupervised for a period of 7-minutes. No staff person was present in the school age room during this time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #2 did not participate in annual fire safety training. (previous training dated 7/23/24, no current)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #4 left the facility for a break and left the facility premises at 12:45pm. At that time, Staff #3 was the only staff on site until Staff #1 arrived at 12:59pm.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
Aug 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire and was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2025
May 19, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, a ride in Little Tikes police car was found that contained cracks. The cracked areas were identified and discussed with the director at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessments at least every 24 months. Staff #1 did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 6/8/22, current 5/8/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests were not conducted at least every 30 days: 5/13/24, 6/13/24, 7/24/24, 8/23/24, 9/23/24 and 1/10/25, 2/10/25, 3/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL and regulation require staff to have an NSOR clearance on file prior to working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #2 has worked at the facility without having an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 received an NSOR clearance on 5/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the left room of the facility, a child's book bag was found that contained Off, diaper cream and Vaseline. These items indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children. At the time of this inspection, children were observed receiving care in this room and these items were not being stored out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, a gray picnic table was observed and contained cracks at the corners. The cracked areas were identified and discussed with the director at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of birth. Regulation requires children under the age of 2 to have a health report on file at least every 6 months. Child #1 is under the age of 2 and did not have a health report on file every 6 months. Health reports on file were dated from enrollment 4/10/23 and 11/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review as conducted. In the left room of the facility, a door labeled as an exit door was locked. This was the only egress from this room in the event of an emergency. Staff stated a key to unlock the door is kept in the right room of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires evaluations to be conducted on staff every 12 months. Staff #1 has not had a staff evaluation since 10/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of child files was conducted. Regulation requires the agreement and emergency contact forms of children to be reviewed/updated every 6-months. Child #1 had both an agreement and emergency contact form dated for 4/24/23 and they were not updated until 4/13/24. Child #2 had an emergency contact form dated for 6/26/23 and it was not updated until 4/11/24. The agreement for Child #2 was dated for 4/24/23 and it was not updated until 4/13/24. Child #5 had both an agreement and emergency contact form dated for 8/24/23 and they were not updated until 4/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
May 23, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health form on file for staff # 1 does not include a statement that they are free from communicable disease or suitable to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The emergency plan was updated in April, 2023. This version of the emergency plan did not include the method to contact parents or the means for how parents will be notified the emergency has ended.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms on file for children # 2, 3, and 4 do not have written consent by the parents for the administration of minor first aid or emergency care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan was updated in April, 2023. The newest version does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“The emergency plan at the facility was updated in April, 2023. The updated plan did not include the evacuation plans or accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs or disabilites.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a throw rug in each classroom that was folded up in multiple areas causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child # 5 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 1/4/2022, therefore, no longer valid. The most recent health assessment on file for child # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 7/26/22, therefore, no longer valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization reports on file for children # 1, 2, and 4 are not in accordance with ACIP recommendations for their ages (see code sheet for DOBs). There are no medical or religious exemptions on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The health assessment form on file for staff # 1 did not include indicate that there was a physical exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) was hired as a group supervisor. There is a Bachelor's degree on file for that does not state the field of study.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
Aug 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person # 1 was hired to be an assistant group supervisor. There is only one year of verified child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 does not have the child's health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
Jul 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility opened on 5/17/22 and has not conducted fire system checks every 30 days. Fire system check was conducted on 5/17/22 and facility has not conducted another as of 7/12/22, this is a span of 56 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022
May 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person # 2 does not have a valid health assessment on file; the health assessment on file is dated 2/21/20.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person # 1 was hired as the director. There is no NSOR verification or FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Nessas Small Steps Child Care II
Is Nessas Small Steps Child Care II licensed?
Yes. Nessas Small Steps Child Care II is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Nessas Small Steps Child Care II last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nessas Small Steps Child Care II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Nessas Small Steps Child Care II care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Nessas Small Steps Child Care II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nessas Small Steps Child Care II's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 722-0111 to confirm.
How much does Nessas Small Steps Child Care II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 722-0111 to ask.
What is Nessas Small Steps Child Care II's phone number?
(570) 722-0111.
Where is Nessas Small Steps Child Care II?
2681 State Route 903, Albrightsville, PA 18210. The nearest other daycare we list is Nessa's Small Steps Child Care, 0.4 miles away.