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Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia
- licensed capacity
- 210
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,255
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About Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia
Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia is a child care center in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 210 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $1,255 to $2,560.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 6 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 210 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 210 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia lists monthly tuition from $1,255 to $2,560.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:30a.m.-4:30 p.m., ALL MEALS INCLUDED | $2,560 |
| Part-Time Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30a.m.-4:30 p.m., ALL MEALS INCLUDED | $1,882.50 |
| Part-Time Tues/Thurs 8:30a.m.-4:30 p.m., ALL MEALS INCLUDED | $1,255 |
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 210 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254000
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- May 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 9, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The wooden ramp leading to the outdoor play space was observed to have peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the wooden ramp leading to the outdoor play space the wood was observed to have cracks in one of the boards causing a visible hazard. On the wooden fence by the ramp one of the wooden boards was broken off and had an exposed nail and wood causing a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“The five windows in the upstairs hallway outside the school-age classroom accessible to children did not have the mechanisms activated that limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the upstairs hallway outside the school-age classroom on the windowsill two Jelly Bean plants and one Panda Plant that are toxic to humans were observed. In the Red Room on the teacher's desk a bottle of Germ-X hand sanitizer labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was observed accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the indoor play space in the pantry it was observed that there was a table and chair obstructing the route to an exit door.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the Pink Room a staple was found on the floor with a diameter of less than 1 inch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“In the Orange Room emergency contact information was not present where a child was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the Blue Room in the left top unlocked drawer of the teacher's desk three pair of adult scissors were observed. In the outdoor playspace where the children walk a prickly weed was observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In the Blue Room parental written consent for administration of medication was missing for a bottle of Up and Up Children's allergy medication. In the Green Room parental written consent for administration of medication was missing for a bottle of Children's Benadryl.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30 day smoke detector checks. There were 42 days in between 1/8/26 and 2/19/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“The files for children #1 and #2 lacked initial child health reports that were completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility on 8/28/25. The child health reports were completed on 11/14/25 which was 78 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.81 Glass
“In the upstairs school-age classroom the first window that went from the floor to the ceiling lacked a visual strip on the glass.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
Mar 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“In the orange room the first-aid kit was observed to be missing gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water in the infant room was observed to be 141.8 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the emergency drill was conducted more than 12 months from the previous emergency drill. The emergency drill logs were dated 8/2/23 and 9/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the indoor gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor non-fenced area a plastic toy house was observed to have a screw protruding out of the roof.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
Oct 11, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Green Room two bottles of Zyrtec labeled for the use of specific children were observed to have expired on 8/2024 and 6/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Green Room there was a power strip under the sink accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that was observed to be missing 2 protective receptacle covers. In the Blue Room there was a power strip next to the teacher's desk accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that was observed to be missing 3 protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In a plastic container on a cubby in the hall next to the Green Room accessible to children a container of Aquaphor was observed labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children."”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the gym a cozy coupe was observed to be missing the steering wheel causing rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During staff interviews on 10/11/24 it was verified that child #1 was sitting on a bike outside in the fenced in playground and was holding onto the fence and shaking the fence. Staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist to get the child to let go. Once staff person #1 let go of the child's wrist the child tried to hit her. Then staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist again, lifted the child off of the bike from the child's wrist, and sat him down very roughly onto the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“**During staff interviews on 10/11/24 it was verified that child #1 was sitting on a bike outside in the fenced in playground and was holding onto the fence and shaking the fence. Staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist to get the child to let go. Once staff person #1 let go of the child's wrist the child tried to hit her. Then staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist again, lifted the child off of the bike from the child's wrist, and sat him down very roughly onto the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
Oct 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Green Room two bottles of Zyrtec labeled for the use of specific children were observed to have expired on 8/2024 and 6/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Green Room there was a power strip under the sink accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that was observed to be missing 2 protective receptacle covers. In the Blue Room there was a power strip next to the teacher's desk accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that was observed to be missing 3 protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In a plastic container on a cubby in the hall next to the Green Room accessible to children a container of Aquaphor was observed labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children."”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the gym a cozy coupe was observed to be missing the steering wheel causing rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During staff interviews on 10/11/24 it was verified that child #1 was sitting on a bike outside in the fenced in playground and was holding onto the fence and shaking the fence. Staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist to get the child to let go. Once staff person #1 let go of the child's wrist the child tried to hit her. Then staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist again, lifted the child off of the bike from the child's wrist, and sat him down very roughly onto the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“**During staff interviews on 10/11/24 it was verified that child #1 was sitting on a bike outside in the fenced in playground and was holding onto the fence and shaking the fence. Staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist to get the child to let go. Once staff person #1 let go of the child's wrist the child tried to hit her. Then staff person #1 grabbed the child's wrist again, lifted the child off of the bike from the child's wrist, and sat him down very roughly onto the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
Mar 20, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the children's restroom down the hall to the left of the main entrance a bottle of Oxivir All Purpose Cleaner Disinfectant that was labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was in an unlocked changing table cabinet accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The files for children #1 and #5 lacked the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #5 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 5/17/21 and 5/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.94(a)(2) Different times of day
“It was observed that the last 9 fire drills were all conducted around the same time in the morning between 10:30am and 11am.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #1 lacked a child health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The child health report in the file was dated 5/26/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff person #1 lacked emergency plan training that was completed 12 months from the previous emergency plan training. The emergency plan training in the file is dated 9/21/22 and 10/9/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #2 lacked firesafety training that was conducted 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 6/13/22 and 7/18/23. The file for staff person #3 lacked firesafety training that was conducted 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 1/27/22 and 7/13/23. The file for staff person #4 lacked firesafety training that was conducted 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 7/6/22 and 8/2/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A plastic toy bin in the outside play area was observed to be broken on the left front corner causing rough edges and sharp corners. In the green room a plastic toy dress up hat was observed to be cracked causing pinch and crush points.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On multiple occasions, Staff #1 was reported to have grabbed children by the arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
Mar 13, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“It was observed in the Tangerine, Aquamarine, and Periwinkle rooms that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 lacked an influenza immunization for 2022 according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The influenza immunizations in the file are dated 11/9/21 and 2/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the hallway a green shark back pack was observed to have a small bottle of hand sanitizer hanging from it accessible to the children and labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children." In the Tangerine Room the following toxics were accessible to the children a bottle of Fabuloso, 3 cans of Brighten Surface Disinfectant and Deodorant, a bottle of Fantastik, a jug of Sta-Flo, and one box of Borax all labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children." In the Rose Room a bottle of hand sanitizer was on a desk accessible to the children labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children." In the Periwinkle Room a bottle of Peroxide, one can of Lysol, one bottle of Fantastik, and a jug refill of Fantastik were in a box on the floor accessible to the children labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children."”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In the Tangerine room the first-aid kit was on an open shelf accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Tangerine Room a cupboard door was observed to have the white covering peeling off of it. In the Aquamarine room the corner of the cupboard was observed to have the white covering peeling off of it.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Aquamarine Room a box of Equate Antacid & Pain Relief was observed to be expired on 2/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the Aquamarine Room a box containing Equate Antacid & Pain Relief was observed not to have the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed there were 33 days between 2/16/22 and 3/21/22, 40 days between 7/7/22 and 8/16/22, 32 days between 12/2/22 and 1/3/23, and 41 days between 1/3/23 and 2/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the Rose Room two pairs of sharp adult scissors that may pose a threat to the safety of the children were on a desk accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked a valid State Police Clearance. The birthdate on the State Police Clearance was incorrect.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #2 lacked a written evaluation from the director that was 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 1/19/22 and 2/16/23. The file for staff person #3 lacked a written evaluation from the director that was 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 1/26/22 and 2/15/23. The file for staff person #4 lacked a written evaluation from the director that was 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 1/19/22 and 2/7/23. The file for staff person #5 lacked a written evaluation from the director that was completed 12 months from the previous written evaluation. The written evaluations in the file are dated 1/25/22 and 2/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
- Sep 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 22, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Splintered wood was observed along the back edge of the sandbox.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2 contained 7.5 of the 12 required child care training hours for the anniversary year. The file for Staff #3 contained 5 of the 12 required child care training hours for the anniversary year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files for Staff #1 and #3 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“An unlabeled allergy relief medication was observed in the hall locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The 30 day testing log of the interconnected fire detection system was observed to have more than 30 days between tests from 5/23 - 6/20/21; 7/9 - 8/31/21; 10/20 - 11/22/21; and 1/4 - 2/16/22”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2 contained consecutive child abuse mandated reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #3 contained consecutive staff evaluations conducted more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the Blue Room was observed to lack tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“An open garbage bag was observed with soiled tissues hanging on the fence of the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of health and safety training dated more than 90 days after hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Instructions on how to contact the Western Region child care office were not posted for parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia
Is Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Childrens Center/Gibsonia care for?
210, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,255 to $2,560, as it lists it.
What is Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia's phone number?
(724) 625-2199.
Where is Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Gibsonia?
712 Warrendale Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Appleseed Learning Center, 0.9 miles away.