The Goddard School
2306 Wildwood Rd, Gibsonia, PA
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Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary
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About Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary
Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary is a child care center in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254677
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff persons #1 and #2 lacked the most recent disclosure statement. The disclosure statement forms in the files were dated 11/8/24 instead of the most recent disclosure statement dated 1/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“A box of Claritin Chewables was observed in the medication box that expired 11/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff person #1 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file is dated 5/16/22 and 8/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Original container/Name on bottle
“An epi pen was observed in the locked medication box that was not in its original container. The epi pen did not have the name of the child for whom it was intended on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Mar 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff person #1 lacked the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. The training in the file was dated 4/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
Mar 22, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff #1 contained documentation of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method which was dated ater the first day of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“The files for Child #1, #2 and #4 contained updates to the emergency contact forms which were dated more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #4 lacked a current update to the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Instructions for how to contact the Western Regional child care office were not available to parents at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #3 contained an initial health report dated more than 90 days after enrollment, which was, at the time, the requirement in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic regulation suspension.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the addresses for the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The file for child #3 contained a health report which lacked the signature of the medical provider.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of consecutive staff evaluations dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for Child #3 contained a health report which lacked 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: May 31, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained state police and NSOR clearances dated after the first date of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
Mar 2, 2022Visit2 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance with charges lacking dispositions and an incomplete FBI clearance. According to operator report, Staff #1 began work as a provisional hire and continued working past the 45 day provisional hire period without the completed clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance with charges lacking dispositions and an incomplete FBI clearance. According to operator report, Staff #1 began work as a provisional hire and continued working past the 45 day provisional hire period without the completed clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary
Is Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
Does Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 321-8552 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary's phone number?
(724) 321-8552.
Where is Stepping Stones Childrens Center/Hance Elementary?
5518 Molnar Dr, Gibsonia, PA 15044. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Edge Preschool, 0.4 miles away.