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Step-By-Step Learning Center

39 S Morton Ave, Morton, PA 190701.8· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
106
open each week
5 days

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About Step-By-Step Learning Center

Step-By-Step Learning Center is a child care center in Morton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 106 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
106 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity106 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Step-By-Step Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Step-By-Step Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
106 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245302
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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. Sep 8, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 the thermometer in the older toddler refrigerator read 50 degrees. There was no operable thermometer in the infant refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 ceiling tiles were observed in the pre-toddler room needing to be repaired or replaced.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 there was chipping paint observed in the older toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 staff person #1 did not wash child's hands after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 the first aid kit observed in the pre-toddler classroom was missing tweezers. The first aid kit observed in the PreK classroom was missing tweezers, tape and band aids.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

  2. Sep 9, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the thermometer located in the older toddler and 3yo classroom refrigerator read 50°.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the file reviewed for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include an updated written evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the file reviewed for staff #4 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the annual fire inspection report reviewed was expired. Fire inspection report was dated 5/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include criminal clearance for the state of Delaware.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 emergency numbers were not posted in the older toddler and school age classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 children's lunches in the older toddler classroom were observed sitting on the counter and not in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 there were missing receptacle covers observed in the bathroom, PreK classroom and school age classroom accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

  3. Sep 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/10/24 certification rep observed peeling paint on the wall in the toddler classroom and preschool classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/10/24 certification rep observed missing electrical outlet covers in the children's bathroom and pre-k classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/10/24 certification rep observed bottom trim peeling from wall in the preschool classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/10/24 the first aid kit observed in the pre-k room was missing band-aids and tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection on 09/10/24 there was a missing thermometer in the pre-toddler classroom refrigerator and inoperable thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

  4. Oct 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

      “During the complaint investigation on 10/03/23 the file reviewed for child #2 did not contain documentation of recommended HepA 1 vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/03/23 there was a missing electrical outlet cover observed in the multipurpose room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/03/23 the first aid kit located in the multipurpose room was did not have scissors and the first aid kit located in the school age classroom did not have gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

  5. Oct 3, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

      “During the complaint investigation on 10/03/23 the file reviewed for child #2 did not contain documentation of recommended HepA 1 vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/03/23 there was a missing electrical outlet cover observed in the multipurpose room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/03/23 the first aid kit located in the multipurpose room was did not have scissors and the first aid kit located in the school age classroom did not have gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

  6. Oct 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Step-By-Step Learning Center

Is Step-By-Step Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Step-By-Step Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Step-By-Step Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Step-By-Step Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Learning Center care for?

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

Does Step-By-Step Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Step-By-Step Learning Center'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 Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 543-4629 to ask.

What is Step-By-Step Learning Center's phone number?

(610) 543-4629.

Where is Step-By-Step Learning Center?

39 S Morton Ave, Morton, PA 19070. The nearest other daycare we list is Mira Klocek, 0.2 miles away.

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