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Stepping Stones Child Care

75 S Washington St, Canton, PA 177245.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days

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About Stepping Stones Child Care

Stepping Stones Child Care is a child care center in Canton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 43 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 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
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity43 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Child Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
43 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00246592
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Oct 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/25. In the downstairs classroom during nap time, it was observed that three children's cots did not have 2 feet space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/28. Staff person #1 did not update their Child Abuse and FBI clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented Child Abuse clearance on file dated 9/16/19 and FBI clearance on file dated 9/9/19. Staff person #1's current Child Abuse clearance is dated 10/11/24 and FBI clearance is dated 10/1/24. All other clearances are on file. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/2/20. Staff person #2 did complete a Little League mandated reporter training on 4/2/25, however, the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours, is not from an approved source and is not intended for an appropriate target audience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/25. Child #1 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/25. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/2/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/25. Cert Rep observed in the downstairs classroom, plastic gloves and plastic wipes on the changing table and the red and blue play mats had rips on all four corners exposing the stuffing inside. Both items are accessible to children that are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

  2. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/28/24. The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. The last emergency drill conducted was on 8/10/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/28/24. The director acknowledged that a copy of accidents, injuries and illnesses reports are not kept in a facility file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

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 Stepping Stones Child Care

Is Stepping Stones Child Care licensed?

Yes. Stepping Stones Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Stepping Stones Child Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stones Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 3 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 Stepping Stones Child Care care for?

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

Does Stepping Stones Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stones Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stepping Stones Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 425-7152 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Child Care's phone number?

(607) 425-7152.

Where is Stepping Stones Child Care?

75 S Washington St, Canton, PA 17724. The nearest other daycare we list is Shining Stars Daycare and Preschool, 1.3 miles away.

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