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Stepping Stones Academy-Reading
- licensed capacity
- 58
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Stepping Stones Academy-Reading
Stepping Stones Academy-Reading is a child care center in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 58 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Academy-Reading
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 58 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254310
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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Mar 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During a renewal inspection on 3/11/26, certification rep observed the first aid kit in the school transportation van to be missing scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection on 3/11/26, certification rep observed chipped paint in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 3/11/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1did not have a valid NSOR verification on file at the time of hire as required by CPSL. (see code sheet for DOH) The NSOR on file for staff # 1 is dated 9/8/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026
Mar 20, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection on 3/20/24, it was discovered that staff persons # 1 and 3 did not participate in annual fire safety training. This is evidenced by their certificates dated 2/28/24 and 3/5/25 for staff # 1 and 2/28/24 and 3/8/25 for staff # 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff persons # 1 and 3 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR trainings on file expiring 10/31/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 2/22/25 both staff # 1 and 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a renewal inspection on 3/20/25, it was discovered that the most recent fire alarm inspection report on file is dated 3/20/24. The facility is unable to set off the alarms for testing due to being in a building with other businesses.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 3/20/25, it was discovered that more than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff # 1 and 3. This is evidenced by the staff health assessments dated 2/28/23 and 3/10/25 for staff # 1 and staff health assessments dated 6/16/22 and 9/11/24 for staff # 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection on 3/20/25, it was discovered that at the time of hire (see code sheet), staff # 2 provided a Department of Education clearance, which is not valid for DHS. There was no proof of request for a valid FBI clearance at the time of initial hire. There is a valid DHS FBI clearance dated 3/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
Sep 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 9/4/2024, ceiling tiles in school-age room were stained.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 9/4/2024, the following clearances/trainings were not updated within 60 months: Staff person #1: PSP clearances on file dated 12/13/2018 and 2/26/2023, child abuse clearances on file dated 2/1/2018 and 2/27/2023, and FBI clearances on file dated 12/14/2018 and 2/1/2024. Mandated Reporter trainings on file dated 12/19/2018 and 1/31/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 9/4/2024, fire safety trainings on file for staff person #2 are dated 2/27/2023 and 3/4/2024, which is past one year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 9/4/2024, facility's fire drill log reflected that last fire drill was conducted on 5/20/2024, which is past 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 9/4/2024, health assessments for the following staff persons were not updated within 24 months: Staff person #1: Health assessments dated 11/19/2020 and 8/20/2023. Staff person #2: Health assessment dated 6/16/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 9/4/2024, last annual fire inspection report on file is dated 3/20/2023, which is past one year. Facility is unable to conduct fire detection testing every 30 days due to being in a building with several other businesses.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/12/24, the letter to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information on lockdown or accommodations for children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
- Jun 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 28, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, there was no child service report on file for child #2 and child #3, both enrolled for more than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the health assessment on file for child #4 was dated 6 months (7/29/21) after initial enrollment (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, there was no fee agreement in the file for child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the health assessments of staff #3 and #4 indicated there was a communicable disease with no further comment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the health assessment on file for child #4 was dated 11/22/21, which was more than 1 year prior to enrollment (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the most recent health assessment on file for child #3 was dated 11/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the health assessment for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #1 was dated 11/16/21; for child #4 it was dated 11/22/21. There was no documentation of influenza vaccine for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, there was no written consent from the parent of child #5 for administration of Albuterol that was onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the most recent update of the emergency contact information for child #2 was 6/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, there was no contingency plan in the emergency plan as required by 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, Staff #3 had a Dept of Ed FBI clearance (see code sheet for hire date). The DHS FBI is required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, there were no written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability of staff #5 to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
May 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the health report for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from communicable disease. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating that by 4/30/2022 the parent of child #1 will have their child's medical provider complete the DHS health service form. On 5/2/22 during an unannounced visit to verify corrections, children #1 did not have a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free of contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #3, hire date 9/17/21, did not have the appropriate FBI clearance and NSOR and must be removed from care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the main room did not have tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, Child #3 and Child #4 were strapped in high chairs for the duration of the inspection, approximately 4 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in the gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no influenza vaccine for child #2 and no exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the health reports for child #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from communicable disease.”
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, which the program has enrolled and attending.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the city.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the most recent fire safety training for staff #1 was dated 7/9/2020 and for staff #2, 3/12/21, both more than a year ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Academy-Reading
Is Stepping Stones Academy-Reading licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Academy-Reading is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stepping Stones Academy-Reading last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Academy-Reading had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Stepping Stones Academy-Reading care for?
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Stepping Stones Academy-Reading accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Academy-Reading'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 Stepping Stones Academy-Reading cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 340-3561 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Academy-Reading's phone number?
(610) 340-3561.
Where is Stepping Stones Academy-Reading?
50 N 4th St Suite 102, Reading, PA 19601. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Beginnings II, 0.1 miles away.