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Step by Step School for Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 209
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $350
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About
About Step by Step School for Early Learning
Step by Step School for Early Learning is a child care center in State College, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 209 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $350 to $1,529.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 209 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC subsidy (CCW) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (myprocare.com (ProCare)) |
| More | Founded October 2011 |
| Licensed capacity | 209 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Step by Step School for Early Learning lists monthly tuition from $350 to $1,529.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School (School-age K-5), price per month | $350 |
| Full-time (31-50 hrs/week), 0-12 mos., price per month | $1,529 |
| Full-time (31-50 hrs/week), 3-year-old column, price per month | $1,120 |
| Full-time (31-50 hrs/week), 4-5 yrs, price per month | $1,067 |
| Full-time (31-50 hrs/week), 12-24 mos., price per month | $1,414 |
| Full-time (31-50 hrs/week), 24-36 mos., price per month | $1,311 |
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| Hippos (Pre-K Counts) extended day plan, price per month | $400 |
| Limited full-time (21-30 hrs/week), 0-12 mos., price per month | $1,405 |
| Limited full-time (21-30 hrs/week), 3-year-old column, price per month | $1,025 |
| Limited full-time (21-30 hrs/week), 4-5 yrs, price per month | $976 |
| Limited full-time (21-30 hrs/week), 12-24 mos., price per month | $1,295 |
| Limited full-time (21-30 hrs/week), 24-36 mos., price per month | $1,197 |
| Part-time (0-20 hrs/week), 0-12 mos., price per month | $1,118 |
| Part-time (0-20 hrs/week), 3-year-old column, price per month | $816 |
| Part-time (0-20 hrs/week), 4-5 yrs, price per month | $781 |
| Part-time (0-20 hrs/week), 12-24 mos., price per month | $1,031 |
| Part-time (0-20 hrs/week), 24-36 mos., price per month | $954 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-day, School-age (K-5) Enrolled Giraffes | $40 |
| Full-day, School-age (K-5) Others | $55 |
| Partial day (school delay or early dismissal only), School-age (K-5) Others | $25 |
| Daily drop-in, Full-day, 4-5 yrs | $56 a day |
| Daily drop-in, Full-day, 3-year-old column | $61 a day |
| Daily drop-in, Full-day, 24-36 mos. | $66 a day |
| Daily drop-in, Full-day, 12-24 mos. | $72 a day |
20 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Step by Step School for Early Learning
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 209 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244221
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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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Jul 13, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection, the financial agreement for Child #9 was last updated on 9/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2026
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the inspection, testing of the fire alarms system was not being consistently conducted every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection, the annual emergency drill was conducted 6/12/24 and 7/9/26 but had not been conducted in 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the inspection, the operator had no written documentation showing that the emergency plan had been reviewed in 2025 or 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection, the 6-hour "Health and Safety Basics" dated 9/26/18, for Staff #3, did not meet the current pre-service training requirements. Staff #3 was past the 90-day deadline.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, the NSOR certificate was not received prior to working with children for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #5. The child abuse clearance was not received prior to working with children for Staff #2 and Staff #5. The state police clearance was received after the 45-day provisional hire period for Staff #1 who continued to work with children. The state police clearance for Staff #5 was in "request still pending status" with no dissemination date and the FBI clearance was obtained after Staff #5 began working with children. The DHS FBI clearance, child abuse clearance and NSOR certificate were not updated within 60 months for Staff #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection, the file for Staff # 1 and Staff #4 did not contain any nonfamily references. The file for Staff #2 contained only one nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, the vent near the bulletin board in the school-age room was covered with accumulated dust/dirt.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection, peeled/damaged paint was observed throughout the center including by the changing table in the infants/ones room; by the closet and window in the ones/twos room. In the school age room on the wall under the bulletin board, the baseboard near the kitchen, the windowsills and walls near the windows; the classroom wall leading to the bathroom; on windowsill in girls bathroom; on wall by toilet in boys bathroom. Also, outside on the upper playground windowsill and storage shed; lower playground on office building lower wall; middle playground on corner wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(5) Signed /Designated release persons
“During the inspection, the file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 contained an agreement, developed by the operator, that did not include the operator's signature or a section for the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection, the health assessment for Staff #2 and Staff #5 were conducted after providing initial service in the childcare setting and not within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare. The health assessment for Staff #6 dated 6/3/25 was not updated within 24 months of the prior health assessment dated 3/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2026
Oct 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On September 30, 2025 Child #1 wet themself on the playground and was escorted to the restroom by Staff #2. Once at the restroom child #1 entered and Staff #2 proceeded to go to the classroom and retrieve dry clothes. Staff#1 noticed the other staff walking away from bathroom that child was in and went to the restroom door until the child's staff returned. It was approximately30-45 seconds in break of supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
Jul 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection 8-1-25, there was multiple areas of peeling paint on the building next to the children's playground accessible to the children. Pictures were taken and shown to the Executive Director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.175(b) Used by all occupants
“Unannounced investigation on 6-13-25 revealed that Staff#1 during transportation of children in the facilities van, on one occasion, children were moving about and not secured in proper vehicle restraints while the van was in motion.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Unannounced investigation on 6-13-25 revealed that Staff#1 would do dishes in another room while the children she was to be supervising were in another adjacent room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The complaint investigation revealed Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined a child in her care on 4-7-25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.175(b) Used by all occupants
“Unannounced investigation on 6-13-25 revealed that Staff#1 during transportation of children in the facilities van, on one occasion, children were moving about and not secured in proper vehicle restraints while the van was in motion.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Unannounced investigation on 6-13-25 revealed that Staff#1 would do dishes in another room while the children she was to be supervising were in another adjacent room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The complaint investigation revealed Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined a child in her care on 4-7-25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During an Unannounced Monitor on 2-3-25, Staff #1 and #2 did not have a Health Assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During an Unannounced Monitor on 2-3-25, Staff #3 and #4 did not have completed Health and Safety components within their first 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
Jul 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the Renewal Inspection 7-10-24, Staff 1person #1, Date of Hire 3-14-24, did not have Pediatric First-Aide/Pediatric CPR training complete and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
- Jul 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Step by Step School for Early Learning
Is Step by Step School for Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Step by Step School for Early Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Step by Step School for Early Learning last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Step by Step School for Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 7 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 School for Early Learning care for?
209, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Step by Step School for Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Step by Step School for Early Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Step by Step School for Early Learning cost?
Monthly tuition from $350 to $1,529, as it lists it.
What is Step by Step School for Early Learning's phone number?
(814) 308-8860.
Where is Step by Step School for Early Learning?
106 Village Dr, State College, PA 16803. The nearest other daycare we list is Scasd Radio Park Ceel, 0.3 miles away.