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Step by Step Child Care

3434 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 190262.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days

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About Step by Step Child Care

Step by Step Child Care is a child care center in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 130 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Step by Step Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Step by Step Child Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
130 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255431
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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. Jun 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff person #1 used demeaning language in the presence of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

  2. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a damaged ceiling tile in the boys' bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for NSOR information as required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025

  4. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Per the admission of staff person #1, harsh language was used in the presence of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023

  7. May 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 there was missing receptacle covers observed in room 170 and hallway on the 1st floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 the playhouse located in outdoor play space was broken with exposed rough edges and sharp corners. Violation was corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain signed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 childcare space, room 280, was being used for storage.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023

  8. Oct 5, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.117(a) Released only to parent or designee

      “During complaint investigation on 10/05/22, it was revealed that father was allowed on facility's premises. Per court order father is to only have supervised telephonic contact with minor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022

  9. Jun 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to locate file of staff person #1. Staff person #1 was observed caring for children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 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 Step by Step Child Care licensed?

Yes. Step by Step Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Step by Step Child Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Step by Step Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 by Step Child Care care for?

130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Step by Step Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Step by Step Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Step by Step Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 461-6229 to ask.

What is Step by Step Child Care's phone number?

(484) 461-6229.

Where is Step by Step Child Care?

3434 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspire Me Learning Academy of Drexel Hill, 0.1 miles away.

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