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Step Ahead Learning Center
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About Step Ahead Learning Center
Step Ahead Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 17 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 3 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
- 17 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 220-9965 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 17 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Step Ahead Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 17 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256031
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 1
- 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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Apr 9, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 04/09/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 04/09/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a NSOR certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 04/09/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 04/09/26 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 was not reviewed/updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 04/09/26 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 and child #4 did not include child's health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 04/06/26 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not include a CSR providing information about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 04/09/26 the documentation reviewed did not reflect fire drills being conducted every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 04/09/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include an annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
Apr 3, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection the emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #1 and child #2 was not updated/reviewed within 6-month period. The file for child #4 did not contain an emergency contact form or fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not reflect 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the file reviewed for child #3 and child #4 did not include initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include an updated health assessment with physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include child's health insurance policy coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not reflect annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain pediatric first aid/CPR training conducted by a PQAS certified instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 did not include child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include a written annual evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
Apr 3, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 and child #3 did not include child's health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include initial health assessment at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/24 provider did not provide documentation confirming annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 and child #3 were not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period. The file reviewed for child #1 did not contain an emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/24 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain a fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection on 04/03/24 the file reviewed for child #2 and child #3 did not contain a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection the file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not include date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
May 18, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility. Post the emergency plan at a conspicuous location in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2023
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 6/1/6/23, one staff person was observed caring for two children and there were no other facilty persons present in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“Written parental information to be given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include all of the policies as specified in this regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The facility lacked a written, posted plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in accordance with this regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Safe routes, including safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes were not appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility, communicated to the children and parents in writing and posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“The operator indicated that there was a second facilty person hired to work at the facility and the facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator lacked verification of the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2023
Oct 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Two facility person's records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Each only contained one. (Staff #1 and #2)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Two staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and for their assistant group supervisor position. (staff #2)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of initial emergency plan training. (staff #2)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Step Ahead Learning Center
Is Step Ahead Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Step Ahead Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Step Ahead Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Step Ahead Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Step Ahead Learning Center care for?
17, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Step Ahead Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Step Ahead Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 220-9965 to confirm.
How much does Step Ahead Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 220-9965 to ask.
What is Step Ahead Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 220-9965.
Where is Step Ahead Learning Center?
1719 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145. The nearest other daycare we list is Lucky Stars Academy, under 0.1 miles away.