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Stepping Stones Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 91
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Stepping Stones Preschool
Stepping Stones Preschool is a child care center in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 91 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 91 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 91 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 91 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253815
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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 16, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“A staff was observed opening a door, resulting in a child running from the classroom. The child was unsupervised and the staff then left the rest of the class unsupervised when the staff went into the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“A staff member was heard yelling at a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
Feb 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection, the updated health assessment for Staff #3 was dated 2/26/25 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 6/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection, the financial agreement for Child #1 had not been updated at least once in a 6-month period. The last update was 8/3/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained the following clearances/training that had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL: FBI clearance and Mandated Reporter Training. The file for Staff #2 contained the following clearances/training that had not been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL: Child Abuse Clearance, State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR certificate and Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.162(a) Four or more hours
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews and record review, that Staff #1 and Staff #2 fed Child #1 a bottle of milk at 9:31am and the child was not fed a bottle again until 4:25pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the inspection, it was verified through video review and staff interviews that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by aggressively lifting then pushing the child onto their nap mat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the inspection, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was using harsh tones with the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
Feb 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information and the financial agreement for Child #2 had not been updated in writing at least once in a 6-month period”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, the file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection, the health assessment for Staff #3 was dated 1/18/24 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 10/25/21. The health assessment for Staff #5 was dated 7/17/24 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 8/12/21. The Mantoux/TB test for Staff #1 was dated 7/26/22 which was more than 12 months prior to the date hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, the state police clearance for Staff #4 was in "request under review" status. The New York out of state clearances were not on file for Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
- Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection, the current certificate of compliance was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
Feb 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection, the initial health assessment was dated 9/1/20 for Staff #1 who was hired 12/7/21. The health assessment was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Preschool
Is Stepping Stones Preschool licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stepping Stones Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Preschool care for?
91, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Stepping Stones Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 662-7319 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Preschool's phone number?
(570) 662-7319.
Where is Stepping Stones Preschool?
19 University View Dr, Mansfield, PA 16933. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones Preschool, 0.5 miles away.