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Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare
Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare is a child care center in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 60 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks – 5 years of age; summer after kindergarten year through age 10
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks – 5 years of age; summer after kindergarten year through age 10 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian (Grace Lutheran Church)), Play-based |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1970 |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 60 children
- License number
- #CER-00255438
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 25 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 7, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the inspection the Bee's classroom did not have gloves in their first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“At the time of the inspection an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of the inspection children 3 & 4 did not have written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection the facility's playground was not in use as it had playhouses with destroyed roofs and they both need to be replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“At the time of the inspection children #1, 2 3, and 4 did not have a diaper changing scheduling indicating when they had been checked or changed during care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
May 16, 2025Visit11 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of inspection facility did not have proof of purchase of interconnected system or Attestation form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, at the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“At the time of inspection facility emergency plan did not have their method to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility person #1 had an expired NSOR clearance (dated 11/13/19), facility person #2 had an expired NSOR clearance (dated 3/11/20) on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not have an annual emergency drill conducted or documented on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection facility persons #2 and #3 did not have verified experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have an updated emergency contact from in her classroom. Emergency contact form was dated 11/6/2024. Child #2 did not have a 6-month update of their emergency contact form on file”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have verifiable education (college degree not evaluated or translated) on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of inspection, the Busy Bee's classroom did not have soap or gloves in their first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025
Apr 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have Child Abuse Clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“At the time of inspection facility person did not conduct fire drills every 60 days (missing in the month of November) and 23 devices were not inspected in the annual fire detection report.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
Feb 21, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.111(a) Written plan
“At the time of investigation facility was not using nor had posted daily schedules.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“At the time of investigation staff #1 was confirmed using abusive towards children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility person #4 did not have Child Abuse Clearance on file.”
3270.61(f)/3270.62(d) No business simultaneous use/No simultaneous use
“At the time of inspection facility was using licensed multipurpose room and outdoor play space for additional activities outside of childcare purpose.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the annual inspection facility person #2 did not have Mantoux testing nor reading on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“At the time of inspection facility person did not conduct fire drills every 60 days (missing in the month of November) and 23 devices were not inspected in the annual fire detection report.”
Apr 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During a compliant inspection conducted on 4/20/23 classroom# 1 had a total of 9 children. Staff person#1 was asked for the names of the children responsible for. Staff person# 1 did not identify children specifically assigned to child care group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
Apr 10, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.15(b) Building Codes
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/10/23 it was observed that facility did not provide a certificate of occupancy at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/10/23 it was observed staff person# 1 did not wash 2 children's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/10/23 it was observed staff person#1 file did not included expired identification nor was there verification of address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/10/23 it was observed that the emergency plan did not include plans to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/10/23 it was observed staff person # 2 file did not include completion of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/10/23 it was observed classroom# 1 did not have bleach spray bottle locked away or inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/10/23 it was observed that staff person#2 file did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.31(f)(1) Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/10/23 it was observed staff persons #3 file did not include verification health and safety training completed. Staff person#4 file did not include required 1hr health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/10/23 it was observed child#1 bottle was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/10/23 it was observed that staff person#2 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
May 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At time of inspection, updated health assessment were not documented in the files of child #1-3 as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“At time of inspection, child #3 did not have a signed agreement form documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
Feb 23, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.104(a)/3270.113(e) Clean, good repair, proper size/Restraints prohibited
“During the unannounced inspection on 2/23/22 and 4/14/22 interviews with staff person #1 and #2 revealed that child #1 was placed into low level highchair before nap time to "keep the child from waking the other children". The child was able to tip the high chair over onto it's side.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare
Is Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Nursery School and Daycare care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 368-2052 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare's phone number?
(215) 368-2052.
Where is Stepping Stones Nursery School and Daycare?
40 N Main St, Hatfield, PA 19440. The nearest other daycare we list is North Penn Extended Hatfield Elementary School, 0.3 miles away.