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Step by Step in Ross Childcare

Lebanon, PA 17046 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days
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About Step by Step in Ross Childcare

Step by Step in Ross Childcare is a home daycare in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

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Step by Step in Ross Childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Step by Step in Ross Childcare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00249398
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Dec 11, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 emergency contact forms did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #3 and #4 emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Child #2 agreement does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During the time of inspection, a wipe was used to clean the children's hands before a meal. (Corrected on site)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Child #1, #2, #3, and #4 emergency contact forms did not include the written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Child #2, #3, and #4 emergency contact information did not include health insurance policy number. Child #2 emergency contact did not include health insurance coverage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.121(a)/3290.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

      “During the time of inspection, the facilities parent handbook did not include the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, responsibilities for meals, and supervision policies.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

  2. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Step by Step in Ross Childcare

Is Step by Step in Ross Childcare licensed?

Yes. Step by Step in Ross Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Step by Step in Ross Childcare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Step by Step in Ross Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 in Ross Childcare care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Step by Step in Ross Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Step by Step in Ross Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Step by Step in Ross Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 962-9506 to ask.

What is Step by Step in Ross Childcare's phone number?

(717) 962-9506.

Where is Step by Step in Ross Childcare?

Lebanon, PA 17046. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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