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Whitehall, PA 18052 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Stepping Stones Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Stepping Stones Learning Center
Stepping Stones Learning Center is a child care center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 63 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks of age through the age of 15 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care and part-time care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SmartCare for Parents) |
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249645
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Dec 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #5 did not completed mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/2/20 and the current training being dated 12/4/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There is peeling paint on the heating vent in the School Age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health & Safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The following staff members did not update their fire safety training within one year: Staff person #2, Staff person #3 and Staff person #4. They completed fire safety on 3/25/34 and did not renew it until 6/23/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for the following children do not include the parent's work address or telephone number: Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“There are no written statements from the parents giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 stated at the facility on 8/30/24 with a volunteer child abuse clearance and a volunteer criminal clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire date see LIS code sheet)): Pediatric First Aid & CPR. Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire date see LIS code sheet)): Pediatric First Aid & CPR.and Health & Safety”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The Director is not completing annual evaluations for staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Dec 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 are all qualified as aides and were not being supervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. They were all working alone in the preschool and pre-k rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
Oct 3, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Per the facility's fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted July 11, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 worked more than 90 days before completing mandated reporter training. Mandated reporter training was completed 9/28/22. see code sheet for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 has worked more than 45 days in a child care position and does not have a FBI clearance on file. See code sheet for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the last test of the fire detection system was August 12, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
Mar 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Per review of the facility's fire drill and detection log on 3/3/2022, there were more than 30 days between monthly tests of the fire detection system. January 12, 2022 to February 23, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the pre-k room, an area rug was turned up at a corner posing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Learning Center
Is Stepping Stones Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stepping Stones Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Learning Center care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Stepping Stones Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 439-1779 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 439-1779.
Where is Stepping Stones Learning Center?
2532 Beryl Ave, Whitehall, PA 18052. The nearest other daycare we list is Nana Daycare, 0.4 miles away.