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Small Steps for Little Wonders is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 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 38 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
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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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 4/13/23 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 11/4/15. The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/27/24 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 8/15/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was a bottle of Freshscent Instant Hand Sanitizer label " Keep out of reach of children" on top of the entry way table accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (6/24/20).”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were two peeling paint spots on the 2nd floor hallway wall. There was peeling paint on the purple wall by the door frame in the transition room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a big clear bin with broken sharp edges in the Infant 3 room. There was a cracked clear bin in the infant 4 room. There was a broken pink plastic bin and broken clear bin in the SA 2 room. There was a cracked clear bin, and the water table had a broken corner creating sharp edges in the preschool 2 room. The following rooms had wooden unstable cubbies with lose exposed screws .2nd floor toddler room with pink walls, 2nd floor toddlers' room with green walls and the 1st floor hallway by the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There were 4 mats with less than 2 feet of space required on three sides of a mat while in use in the transition room. There were 2 mats with less than 2 feet of space required on three sides of a mat while in use in the preschool 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“There was a Wax-begonia plant considered toxic in the preschool 2 classroom accessible to children. There were Reynoutria Sachalinensis plant considered toxic in the play yard area accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff # 2 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Staff # 2 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There was a snack cheese tray in a child's cubby in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 8/16/24-8/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In both upstairs toddler rooms are tall cabinets that are not secured and unstable when touched. In the upstairs PS/SA room there were 2 tall red and white shelves that were not secured and unstable when touched. The cubbies in the upstairs and downstairs hall were not secured and unstable when touched. In the infant 1 room there was a tall shelf between two cribs that was not secured and unstable when touched.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the infant 3 room an infant was asleep in a pack and play with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the PS 1 room there were small Linkin logs and small pieces of crayons that had a diameter of less than 1 inch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.72(b) Screened
“In the PS 1 room the right window was open without a screen.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The press bar on the hallway door going upstairs was missing the end cap exposing screws and making it a pinching hazard. The bracket at the top of the first handrail on the left-hand side was broken causing it to be loose and unstable when grasped.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the PS/SA room upstairs there was peeling paint under the middle window. In the outside area along the building wall was peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled parent explaining the emergency procedures did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1's file was missing one address of an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1's file contained an FBI clearance that was unclear making it impossible to verify the date on the clearance. A clear copy of the clearance was found and submitted on 5/20/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“In the outdoor space within the grass area just past the tires was poison ivy which is toxic to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 were incomplete as only one page was present in the staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“There was no plan for continuity of operations in the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a piece of detached trim on a wall near the door in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing recorded indicated that alarm testing was conducted on 12/1/23 then again on 1/2/24 and also on 3/1/24 and 4/1/24 more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.82(j)/3270.135(c) Running water - diapering/Diapering area not used for food prep
“In the Infant 2 room, a crockpot used for heating bottles was located on the surface next to the sink used for handwashing after diapering. In the the Infant 3 room, the folding changing table was mounted on the wall directly above the table used for meals. Food brought into the room for lunch was set on the surface at the sink used for handwashing after diapering. In the transition room, the sink used for food prep and dishwashing was also used for handwashing after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were torn soft blocks in the infant room with exposed foam.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“There was a bookshelf in the Preschool room with a broken shelf, creating a hazard to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In both the Infant 3 and Transition rooms, the names on the drawers where the rest mats were stored were different, for several children, from the names on the charts corresponding to the number on the mat in the drawer. It was unclear as to which mats were assigned to which children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a crib in use in the Infant 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drills recorded on the fire drill log indicated fire drills were conducted on 9/14/23 then again on 11/14/23 and also on 1/12/24 and 3/12/24, more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were the originals.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“The staff files were not kept in a locked filing cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Facility Person # 5 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. There was no documentation of any education and or child care experience on file for Facility Person #5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“The children's files were not kept in a locked filing cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease
“The current complete health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 was completed in April 2024. There were also health assessments completed in October 2021 and October 2023 on file for Facility Person #4, but the health assessment completed in October of 2023 did not include an exam for communicable disease and the results of that examination or the physician's assessment of the staff person's suitability to work in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The most recent health assessment on file for child #5, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“There was no letter to the parents to explain the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #3 lacked a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Although Staff #2 and #3 had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #2 and #3 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The middle upper window in the Multi-purpose Room had a large crack that ran most of the length of the window and created a cutting hazard to the children in care. In the front Toddler Classroom along the right wall, there was an electrical outlet that had detached from the wall allowing the children to have access to the wires. The tall cabinet in the Older Toddler Classroom was extremely wobbly and created a toppling hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1 contained a Health Report and Immunization Record at the time of inspection, it was observed they did not have a Health Report and Immunization Record within 60 days of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #3, lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Based on conversations with the owner, it was observed that the facility did not send their emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“In the Preschool 1 A classroom, there were two smoke detectors. It was observed that the one smoke detector did not have a battery in place. Operator placed battery in smoke detector, and it was operable at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator located in the Transition Classroom and Infant Room 2 lacked an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The rest equipment in upstairs Toddler Classroom and upstairs hallway had pieces of vinyl and a powdery substance that was coming off of them when touched.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.105 High Chairs
“The highchair in the Mutli-purpose Room did not have straps.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Transition Classroom there was a red chair located in the table of highchairs that was broken and created a pinch point for the children in care. In Infant Room 2 there was a bouncy seat that was bent and created a crushing hazard for the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The second door that serves as an exit in the upstairs Preschool Classroom does not open.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the upstairs Older Toddler Classroom there was peeling paint to the right of the doorway when you entered the classroom. In Preschool Room 1A, there was peeling paint underneath the window. In Preschool Room 1B, there was peeling paint next to the doorway on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In Infant Room 2 there was fraying carpet that ran the length of the classroom and created a tripping hazard to the children in the classroom. In Preschool Room 1A there were broken kitchen cabinet doors that created a pinching hazard to the children in care. In Preschool Room 1B there was a ceiling tile that had become loose from the ceiling and was hanging, creating a crushing hazard. In Infant Room 4, there were 6 screws that were coming loose on the tack strip at the entrance to the classroom and created a scratching hazard to the children. In the Toddler Room upstairs there was a piece of tile missing at the entrance to the room and created a tripping hazard. In the outdoor play space, there were two metal poles that were sticking out the ground and creating a protrusion hazard. The fence in the outdoor play space was bent and had metal spikes sticking in toward the play area and created a cutting hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit located in Infant Room 1 lacked tape. The first aid kit located in Young Toddler Room 1 lacked nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.72(b) Screened
“Observed an open window in the Multi-purpose Room that was not screened.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Infant Room 2 and Transition Room, a bleach spray bottle was observed on the changing table and was accessible to children. In Infant Room 2, there were ant traps laying on the two window sills and accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed two electrical outlets that lacked protective receptacle covers in the Upstairs Preschool Classroom near the Veterinarian Center. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained an FBI Clearance that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy
“Child file #1 was found to be noncompliant with the immunizations according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Child file #1 was found to be noncompliant with the immunizations according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files for Staff Person's #1, #3 and #4 lacked verification that they had completed the required 1-hour health and safety training update. Staff Person's #1, #3 and #4 were observed to be caring for children alone.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“The files for Staff Person's #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked the 1-hour health and safety training update prior to 12.30.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“The last fire drill recorded on the facility's fire drill log was conducted on 7/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“Child #1, age 4 months, was observed being fed a bottle while seated in a bouncy seat, rather than being held by the staff person who was feeding the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no documentation that the operator had tested the facility's interconnected fire alarm system. Testing is required to be conducted at least every 30 days under Act 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff person #5 and staff person #6 lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a PQAS approved instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment completed on 10/4/19 and 4/13/22, which is not every 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The immunization record for child #3 and child #5 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed that the cafeteria lacked emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #4 and child #5 lacked the physician's address.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the birth date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement for child #2 lacked the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The older toddler room and the cafeteria lacked a written plan of daily activities.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“It was observed in the infant 2 classroom, that an infant was sleeping in a crib with less than 2 feet of space on three sides. The crib had an exersaucer in front of it and cribs on each side.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The trash can in the toddler bathroom upstairs lacked a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the preschool 1 room, it was observed that the ceiling tiles were damaged and sagging.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #3 had an evaluation completed on 7/1/19 and 7/1/21, staff person #4 had an evaluation completed on 8/1/19 and 8/2/21, which is not annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for facility person #1 completed mandated reporter training on 8/3/21 (SEE LIS for Hire Date).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2021
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 and #6--- has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #4--- does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 7/28/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #2 and staff person #4 lacked 12 training hours from 12/19/20-12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Facility lacked the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility completed an emergency drill on 4/27/22, with no documentation of completing one prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Small Steps for Little Wonders is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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.
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (412) 404-2735 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 404-2735 to ask.
(412) 404-2735.
1204 Lincoln Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Loft at Catalyst, 0.4 miles away.