Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool
1431 N 9th St, Stroudsburg, PA
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Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 55
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare
Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare is a child care center in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 55 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 8 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 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 55 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258906
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- 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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Jun 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The infant room staff indicated that bottles are washed at the facility. The facility does not contain a commercial dishwasher to wash the infant bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests were not conducted at least every 30 days: 9/12/25 - 10/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
Sep 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Children were observed near an area of cabinets in the upper-level preschool area. These cabinets were not locked or restrict access by the children. Attached to a child's bookbag in this same area was a bottle of hand sanitizer. The cabinets contained sunscreens and bug sprays that indicated the need to keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. During the inspection, children were observed supervised walking through an area of the facility that contained a stove to an exit in the rear of the building to enter the play area. The stove was not equipped with a protective stove guard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A nonworking rusty heater casing was observed in bathroom/changing table area of the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.81 Glass
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The upper-level preschool room contained two sets of sliding glass doors. A visual strip/identification was not found on these sliding glass doors. Children were observed receiving care in this area of the facility at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of child files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment. Regulation requires staff to track the growth and development of children on an approved child assessment form every 6 months. The following children were enrolled more than 6 months and did not have an approved assessment form completed to track their growth and development: Child #1 and Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires medication to be stored either in a locked area of the facility or an area that is out of reach of children. In the lower-level right room, a black bag was observed on a shelf that contained a bottle of pain reliever that indicated the need to be stored out of reach of children. This bag was accessible to children and children were observed receiving are in the child care space during this inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted in the upper outdoor play area. The upper play area contained play equipment such as swings and ladders. These areas did not contain the appropriate amount of impact absorbing material under and around the swings and ladders as required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. At the bottom of the swings, slide, ladder the mulch had been kicked/washed away and dirt was exposed. The play area is on a hill and the rubber mulch was gone. At least 9" of loose-fill wooden mulch (or 6" of loose-fill rubber mulch) is required around all embedded equipment. These areas were identified with the Director at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires hand washing signs to be posted at each sink. Hand washing signs were missing in the following areas: infant room (top level, left room) and the toddler room at both sinks (lower level, left room).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires cleaning material and other toxic materials to be kept in an area either inaccessible to children or locked. In the lower-level right room, a container labeled Arm & Hammer Moisture Absorber and Odor Eliminator was observed on the floor, to the left side of the cubbies, that indicated the need to be stored out of reach of children. This product was accessible to children and children were observed receiving care in the child care space during this inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #8 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff #8 completed mandated reporter training on 1/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #2 was missing these two letters of reference in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. At the time of hire, the CPSL required a child abuse clearance on file prior to a staff working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #4 and #8 began employment prior to receiving a child abuse clearance. Staff #4 received the child abuse clearance on 2/22/23 and Staff #8 received the child abuse clearance on 6/22/22. The CPSL requires all staff that have lived out of state within the last 60 months to obtain the clearances of that state(s) prior to working in child care. Documentation found in the file of Staff #7 showed the need for out of state clearances. Staff #7 did not apply for/receive the out of state clearance(s) until 3/28/25, which was after this staffs hire date of working in child care. Documentation found in the file of Staff #5 showed the need for out of state clearances. Staff #5 is all appropriate clearances of these states, minus the child abuse clearance dated 6/26/24. Staff #5 and #7 were working in child care during this inspection and the files did not contain the appropriate out of state clearances. The CPSL requires clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff #10 did not update their state police clearance every 60 months (previous2/11/16 and not updated until 4/8/21).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of child files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment. Regulation requires children's agreement forms to be updated at least every 6 months. The agreement form for Child #4 was not updated at least every 6 months (previous 3/4/24, current 1/2/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to have a tuberculosis screening on file prior to initial employment. The following staff did not have a tuberculosis screening on file prior to providing child care: Staff #2 and Staff #9.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessments at least every 24 months. The following staff did not update their health assessments at least every 24 months: Staff #1 (previous 1/26/23, current 2/20/25), Staff #3 (previous 9/14/21, current 11/15/23), Staff #4 (previous 7/8/22, current 11/14/24) and Staff #6 (previous 3/7/22, current 10/21/24) Regulation also requires staff to have a health assessment on file prior to providing child child care. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The following staff did not have on file a health assessment prior to providing child care: Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“An incident occurred on 11/26/24 and roughly a 5-minute video clip of the incident was viewed. On the video, Staff #1 was observed forcefully pulling Child #1 by the arm on several occasions, forcefully pushing Child #1's legs away several times, forcing Child #1 and another child down on to their matt at nap time and forcefully moving Child #1 as they lay on their back to laying on their stomach. Staff #1 was also observed picking Child #1 up by the arms and legs and dropping the child to the ground. Staff #1 was also observed restraining, using their leg, Child #1 to their nap matt. The Child #1 is viewed on several occasions, without success, attempting to get away from Staff #1 and out from under the leg of Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“An incident occurred on 11/26/24 and roughly a 5-minute video clip of the incident was viewed. On the video, Staff #1 was observed forcefully pulling Child #1 by the arm on several occasions, forcefully pushing Child #1's legs away several times, forcing Child #1 and another child down on to their matt at nap time and forcefully moving Child #1 as they lay on their back to laying on their stomach. Staff #1 was also observed picking Child #1 up by the arms and legs and dropping the child to the ground. Staff #1 was also observed restraining, using their leg, Child #1 to their nap matt. The Child #1 is viewed on several occasions, without success, attempting to get away from Staff #1 and out from under the leg of Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
Nov 22, 2024Visit15 rules cited
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“Staff #1, #2 and #3 have been named as perpetrators in indicated reports of child abuse.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Staff #3, #4 and #5 were on the front side of the refrigerator/microwave/crock-pot stack. Based on the location of the pack and play behind this stack, and the physical location of the staff at the time of the incident, staff were unable to properly supervise Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.69(b)/3270.71 110º F or less/Heat Source
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Staff #3, #4 and #5 were on the front side of the refrigerator/microwave/crock-pot stack. Based on the location of the pack and play behind this stack, and the physical location of the staff at the time of the incident, staff were unable to properly supervise Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Emergency medical care was never obtained for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Staff #3, #4 and #5 were on the front side of the refrigerator/microwave/crock-pot stack. Based on the location of the pack and play behind this stack, and the physical location of the staff at the time of the incident, staff were unable to properly supervise Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Nov 22, 2024Complaint investigation15 rules cited
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“Staff #1, #2 and #3 have been named as perpetrators in indicated reports of child abuse.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Staff #3, #4 and #5 were on the front side of the refrigerator/microwave/crock-pot stack. Based on the location of the pack and play behind this stack, and the physical location of the staff at the time of the incident, staff were unable to properly supervise Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.69(b)/3270.71 110º F or less/Heat Source
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Staff #3, #4 and #5 were on the front side of the refrigerator/microwave/crock-pot stack. Based on the location of the pack and play behind this stack, and the physical location of the staff at the time of the incident, staff were unable to properly supervise Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Emergency medical care was never obtained for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Staff #3, #4 and #5 were on the front side of the refrigerator/microwave/crock-pot stack. Based on the location of the pack and play behind this stack, and the physical location of the staff at the time of the incident, staff were unable to properly supervise Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Nov 22, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“Staff #1, #2 and #3 have been named as perpetrators in indicated reports of child abuse.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Staff #3, #4 and #5 were on the front side of the refrigerator/microwave/crock-pot stack. Based on the location of the pack and play behind this stack, and the physical location of the staff at the time of the incident, staff were unable to properly supervise Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.69(b)/3270.71 110º F or less/Heat Source
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Staff #3, #4 and #5 were on the front side of the refrigerator/microwave/crock-pot stack. Based on the location of the pack and play behind this stack, and the physical location of the staff at the time of the incident, staff were unable to properly supervise Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Emergency medical care was never obtained for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/21/24, an incident occurred where Child #1 received 3rd degree burns on 40% of their body. Child #1 was in a pack and play located behind a mini refrigerator, which had a microwave stacked on top of it, and a crock pot, which contained hot water, on top of that. The cord for the crock pot ran down the rear of the refrigerator/microwave, accessible to Child #1 in the pack and play. Child #1 was able to pull the crock pot down on themselves. Child #1 was burned by the hot water that was contained within the crock pot. Staff #3, #4 and #5 were on the front side of the refrigerator/microwave/crock-pot stack. Based on the location of the pack and play behind this stack, and the physical location of the staff at the time of the incident, staff were unable to properly supervise Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“See SIN 00256046”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Mar 19, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The emergency plan was reviewed 1/17/23 and then not again until 2/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the toddler 2 room, there was an area of the baseboard heating unit that was separated creating a pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On both outdoor play grounds, there were several bolts that were exposed. In the 3s room there was a play kitchen that had a small hole in the plastic.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“There was spill in the infant room refrigerator that hadn't been cleaned up.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1's emergency contact information was missing the parents work address and telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Per the fire drill and detection log, there were more than 30 days between tests of the fire detection system 12/11/23-1/17/24 and 1/17/24-2/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
May 3, 2023Complaint investigation13 rules cited
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“On 5/3/23, a Fisher Price Rock N Play was observed in the infant/young toddler room. This item was recalled by the CPSC on 1/9/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.119/3270.166(6) Infant sleep position/Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“On 5/3/23 at 10:15 am, a 10-month-old was observed sleeping in a Pack N Play. There was a bottle in the child's mouth and a blanket in the Pack N Play.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 5/3/23 the fire drill log and fire alarm test log were reviewed. The fire drill log was compliant. The last documented manual alarm test was done on 3/7/23. Manual alarm testing has not been done since 3/7/23. It has been more than 30 days since the manual alarm testing was done.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 5/3/23, a damaged ceiling was observed in the office. The children were observed going through the office to exit the building during a fire drill at 11:11 am. Staff admitted that children go through the office to go out to the play areas.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 5/3/23 chipped/damaged paint was observed on the blue/black table in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“On 5/3/23, a preschool child was observed blowing their nose and throwing the tissue into a trash can with no lid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 5/3/23, owner verified that there is an embedded swing set and an embedded wooden ship climber/slide on the preschool playground. The loose-fill surfacing that is on the playground is recycled rubber. The required depth of shredded/recycled rubber is six inches. At the inspection on 5/3/23 there was less than one inch of loose-fill impact absorbing material underneath the swings and wooden ship structure.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On 5/3/23, there was some water on the floor around the base of the toilet in the first-floor bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 5/3/23, the fence on the infant toddler playground and the fence on the PS playground had numerous exposed bolts.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 5/3/23, owner verified that there is an embedded swing set and an embedded wooden ship climber/slide on the preschool playground. The loose-fill surfacing that is on the playground is recycled rubber. The required depth of shredded/recycled rubber is six inches. At the inspection on 5/3/23 there was less than one inch of loose-fill impact absorbing material underneath the swings and wooden ship structure.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
3270.111(c)/3270.113(e) Promote development/Restraints prohibited
“On 5/3/23, 2 young toddlers were observed sitting in highchairs to watch TV from 10:15 am to 10:55 am. They did not have any food or other activity. They were watching TV.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 5/3/23, there were 9 gallon-size cans of paint in two open boxes in the main entry area of the facility. All of the children present walked through this area to get to their respective classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 5/3/23, a few faint mildew spots were observed on a ceiling tile in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
May 3, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“On 5/3/23, a Fisher Price Rock N Play was observed in the infant/young toddler room. This item was recalled by the CPSC on 1/9/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.119/3270.166(6) Infant sleep position/Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“On 5/3/23 at 10:15 am, a 10-month-old was observed sleeping in a Pack N Play. There was a bottle in the child's mouth and a blanket in the Pack N Play.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 5/3/23 the fire drill log and fire alarm test log were reviewed. The fire drill log was compliant. The last documented manual alarm test was done on 3/7/23. Manual alarm testing has not been done since 3/7/23. It has been more than 30 days since the manual alarm testing was done.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 5/3/23, a damaged ceiling was observed in the office. The children were observed going through the office to exit the building during a fire drill at 11:11 am. Staff admitted that children go through the office to go out to the play areas.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 5/3/23 chipped/damaged paint was observed on the blue/black table in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“On 5/3/23, a preschool child was observed blowing their nose and throwing the tissue into a trash can with no lid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 5/3/23, owner verified that there is an embedded swing set and an embedded wooden ship climber/slide on the preschool playground. The loose-fill surfacing that is on the playground is recycled rubber. The required depth of shredded/recycled rubber is six inches. At the inspection on 5/3/23 there was less than one inch of loose-fill impact absorbing material underneath the swings and wooden ship structure.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On 5/3/23, there was some water on the floor around the base of the toilet in the first-floor bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 5/3/23, the fence on the infant toddler playground and the fence on the PS playground had numerous exposed bolts.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 5/3/23, owner verified that there is an embedded swing set and an embedded wooden ship climber/slide on the preschool playground. The loose-fill surfacing that is on the playground is recycled rubber. The required depth of shredded/recycled rubber is six inches. At the inspection on 5/3/23 there was less than one inch of loose-fill impact absorbing material underneath the swings and wooden ship structure.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
3270.111(c)/3270.113(e) Promote development/Restraints prohibited
“On 5/3/23, 2 young toddlers were observed sitting in highchairs to watch TV from 10:15 am to 10:55 am. They did not have any food or other activity. They were watching TV.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 5/3/23, there were 9 gallon-size cans of paint in two open boxes in the main entry area of the facility. All of the children present walked through this area to get to their respective classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 5/3/23, a few faint mildew spots were observed on a ceiling tile in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
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Mar 27, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection on 3/27/23 cert rep observed the bathroom vanity cabinet on the main floor is missing a knob and there is a screw protruding from the inside of the cabinet to the outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 3/27/23 cert rep observed damaged paint in the bathroom on the main floor by the light switch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on 3/27/23 cert rep observed Lysol Disinfectant spray, 7th Generation disinfectant spray, Microban Sanitizing spray, disinfecting solution for tables, bug spray and olive oil lotion in the Pre-K room. all were accessible to children. Cert rep observed Microban sanitizing spray and Lysol Disinfectant spray on top of the hand dryer in the main level bathroom. There was a stepstool in the bathroom. Children could use the stepstool and access the sprays. Cert rep observed Lysol cleaner, Windex, Bleach & water solution, and Glade Air freshener spray in the cabinet in the main level bathroom. The child proof latch could not be used because there was a broken knob on the cabinet. These items were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.64 Outside Walkways
“During renewal inspection on 3/27/23 cert rep observed pipe/drainage work being done around the side and back of building. There are wide trenches. The children have to walk around these trenches and under pine trees to get to the playground in the back. There are no barricades or fencing around the open trenches.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.131(c)/3270.131(e) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/ACIP recommended immunization record
“During renewal inspection on 3/27/23 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 health assessment form was not signed and dated by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. CHILD #1 (see code sheet for start date) has been enrolled at the facility more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During renewal inspection on 3/27/23 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD #2 emergency contact form did not include information on disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 3/27/23 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 emergency contact form did not include enrolling parent's work address and phone number. CHILD #2 emergency contact form did not include enrolling parent's work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
Feb 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“RS stated that their child was injured at the center and RS signed an incident report. RS did not remember the date of the incident. RS was not given a copy of the incident report. When interviewed, director stated that they put the reports in the children's files and only give it to the parent if the parent requests it. TA was provided regarding incident reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2023
Feb 9, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During unannounced complaint investigation on 2/9/23, I reviewed all staff files. STAFF #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During unannounced complaint investigation on 2/9/23, I checked the sink vanity cabinet in the baby room. The cabinet had doors on it, but the doors did not have any type of lock on them. There was a bottle of Odo-Ban, a bottle of peroxide, a sanitizing spray, and 8 containers of sunscreen under the cabinet. These items were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
Mar 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection on 3/1/22 CR reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 2 Mandated Reporter training was dated 9/14/16. MR training is valid for 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 3/1/22 CR observed damaged paint in the PS/T3 room under the coats and by the air purifier.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on 3/1/22 CR reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1 emergency contact form did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During renewal inspection on 3/1/22 CR reviewed several staff files. STAFF # 1 (start date 10/20/21) health assessment was dated 8/6/20 which was more than 12 months prior to employee's start date. STAFF # 1 TB screening was dated 9/2/20 which was 13 months prior to initial hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare
Is Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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/Childcare care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare'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 Preschool/Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 629-6618 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare's phone number?
(570) 629-6618.
Where is Stepping Stones Preschool/Childcare?
3203 Route 611, Bartonsville, PA 18321. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Discoveries Day Care, 0.7 miles away.