Downingtown Academy Learning Center
799 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA
3.8· 29 reviews
Step by Step Montessori LCC
- licensed capacity
- 41
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Step by Step Montessori LCC
Step by Step Montessori LCC is a child care center in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 12 months-5 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 12 months-5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Spanish, Yoga, Stretch N Grow, Music and Art |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Step by Step Montessori LCC has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Step by Step Montessori LCC
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 41 children
- License number
- #CER-00253060
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 19, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Dec 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.78 Lighting
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, there was insufficient lighting in the Pre Casa 2 Room during naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Pre Casa Room 2 was checked twice and moved yet maintained a temperature of 50°.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the Pre Casa 2 Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, staff person #1 did not have a current TB testing on file as a recent hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, there was an unlidded trash can in the Pre Casa 3 Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, in the Pre Casa 2 Room, there was a can of shaving cream that was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, child #1 had emergency contact information in the childcare space that did not have a date to verify if it had been updated within the last 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination
“During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, the provider did not have Civil Rights Compliance Attestation form submitted to SE OCDEL resource account prior to the renewal inspection. This requirement was given to the provider in the renewal inspection notice sent on 12/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
Feb 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, emergency contact information in the childcare space for child #1 did not have date and signature of the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, the first-aid kit in the Pre Casa II room did not have soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, there was an unused electrical outlet that did not have a protective receptacle cover in the Casa Preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
- Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the facility files, the emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. The certification representative asked the Staff #1 for the proof of purchase of the fire system. Staff #1 stated there isn't any.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the casa room the thermometer was broken and could not show the current refrigerator temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Step by Step Montessori LCC
Is Step by Step Montessori LCC licensed?
Yes. Step by Step Montessori LCC is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Step by Step Montessori LCC last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 19, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Step by Step Montessori LCC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Montessori LCC care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Step by Step Montessori LCC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Step by Step Montessori LCC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Step by Step Montessori LCC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 269-5010 to ask.
What is Step by Step Montessori LCC's phone number?
(610) 269-5010.
Where is Step by Step Montessori LCC?
122 W Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335. The nearest other daycare we list is St Joseph School, 0.4 miles away.