Aprils Schoolhouse
55 Dam Overlook Ln, Lawrenceville, PA
Stepping Stones Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 94
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Stepping Stones Preschool
Stepping Stones Preschool is a child care center in Elkland, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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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
- 94 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257569
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 16 visits · 47 rules in all · 46 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 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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Jul 31, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During a visit, staff #1 was introduced as the director designee until the director arrived. Staff #1 was asked to provide staff files to the certification representative for review but staff #1 reported that they did not have access to staff or child files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the toddler room, a plastic barrier was observed to be stretched out to separate the infants from the toddlers. Upon closer inspection, the gate was determined to be unstable and poses a fall hazard to children who lean on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Dirt was present on the wall of the infant room near the kitchen entrance. The spot of dirt resembled black mold in its appearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“Staff #1 is listed as the director but is not present 30 hours a week. The facilities website lists staff #2 as the facility director, however staff #2 is not qualified as a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Jul 31, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During a visit, staff #1 was introduced as the director designee until the director arrived. Staff #1 was asked to provide staff files to the certification representative for review but staff #1 reported that they did not have access to staff or child files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the toddler room, a plastic barrier was observed to be stretched out to separate the infants from the toddlers. Upon closer inspection, the gate was determined to be unstable and poses a fall hazard to children who lean on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Dirt was present on the wall of the infant room near the kitchen entrance. The spot of dirt resembled black mold in its appearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“Staff #1 is listed as the director but is not present 30 hours a week. The facilities website lists staff #2 as the facility director, however staff #2 is not qualified as a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Jul 31, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During a visit, staff #1 was introduced as the director designee until the director arrived. Staff #1 was asked to provide staff files to the certification representative for review but staff #1 reported that they did not have access to staff or child files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the toddler room, a plastic barrier was observed to be stretched out to separate the infants from the toddlers. Upon closer inspection, the gate was determined to be unstable and poses a fall hazard to children who lean on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Dirt was present on the wall of the infant room near the kitchen entrance. The spot of dirt resembled black mold in its appearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“Staff #1 is listed as the director but is not present 30 hours a week. The facilities website lists staff #2 as the facility director, however staff #2 is not qualified as a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Jul 14, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 1, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm testing on file showed that the alarm was not being tested every 30 days. The fire alarm was last tested on 6/5/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1, showed that staff member 1 and the witness signed the disclosure statement on two different dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“Documentation of health assessment on file for staff member 1 indicated that they had a communicable disease but did not include the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that there were 9 ceiling tiles with water marks on them in the school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that child 1 was left alone in the classroom, unsupervised and sleeping in a crib during a lockdown drill. Child 1 was left alone for approximately 2-4 minutes.”
Jul 14, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Documentation on file for staff member 1, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm testing on file showed that the alarm was not being tested every 30 days. The fire alarm was last tested on 6/5/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 1, showed that staff member 1 and the witness signed the disclosure statement on two different dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“Documentation of health assessment on file for staff member 1 indicated that they had a communicable disease but did not include the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that there were 9 ceiling tiles with water marks on them in the school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Facility self-reported that child 1 was left alone in the classroom, unsupervised and sleeping in a crib during a lockdown drill. Child 1 was left alone for approximately 2-4 minutes.”
Mar 11, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“In the toddler room, a staff was observed to change a child's diaper but did not wash the child's hands after completing the diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire detection testing was documented as completed greater than 30 days apart on the following occasions: 6/2/25-7/8/25, 9/1/25-10/2/25, 10/2/25-11/4/25, 11/4/25-12/19/25, and 12/19/25-1/13/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“Near the outside walkway to the playground a neighbor's pool was observed to be set up and accessible to children outside at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“In the toddler room, 9 bottles were observed to be unlabeled in the fridge.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“In the toddler room a staff was observed to change a child's diaper. The staff did not wash their own hands after completing the diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.34(b) Director qualifications
“During the inspection, Staff #1, who qualifies as an Assistant Group Supervisor, was functioning as the Director since 10/23/25. This was verified through staff interviews and memos sent to families.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
3270.35(c) 45 or fewer children director/group sup 30hrs/wk
“During the inspection, there were 37 children enrolled with no one on staff who qualified as a group supervisor or director/group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the 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: Dec 5, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the inspection, the file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
Sep 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff member #1 was heard yelling. In reviewing of the video footage, staff member #1 can be seen yelling at the child for an extended period of time while moving with the child from one room to another (although no sound with the video, so you cannot hear what is being said, it is clear the staff member is upset and heated with the child), continuing even when a parent enters the room to pick up their child. This continues for approximately 5-10 minutes until child is removed and taking to the administrator's office. Child visibly frightened by the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff member #1 picked up child #1 by the arms and put child #1 against the wall causing red marks on child #1's shoulders.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection, the required handwashing sign was not present in the Pre-K and Toddler bathrooms or at the Toddler Room changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection, the following professional development was not completed within 90 days of hire for Staff #5, #6, #7 and #8: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“During the renewal inspection, it was verified through record review that fifty-seven children were enrolled. Based on the number of children enrolled, two group supervisors were required however there was only one group supervisor on staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, the facility did not comply with CPSL requirements as follows: Out of State Clearance were not on file for Staff #1 and Staff #4. The state police clearance for Staff #5 was in "request still pending" status. An updated NSOR Certificate was not on file for Staff #2 and Staff #3. The state police, child abuse and FBI clearances on file for Staff #3, had not been updated within 60 months. An updated mandated reporter training was not on file for Staff #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection, the testing documentation confirmed that the fire alarm testing was not being conducted every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection, the provider had not notified local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection, disinfectant spray and disinfectant wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the Pre-K bathroom. Also, disinfectant wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection, Staff #1, an employee who comes into direct contact with children, did not have a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
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Aug 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, mold was observed on the rear left corner walls in the toy room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training at time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection, Staff #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1, who was past the provisional hire period, did not contain completed DHS FBI Clearance required under the CPSL and did not contain a copy of a request for the FBI Clearance. In addition, Staff #1 had not completed Mandated Reporter Training required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
Mar 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“During the renewal inspection, there were 97 children enrolled and Staff #1 was the only group supervisor on staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection, peeling paint was observed on the outside walls on each side of the door leading to the infant/toddler outside play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date: mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were past the provisional hire period and continued to work without an NSOR certificate on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact and agreement for Child #1 and Child #2 had not been updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection, the health assessment for Staff #1 was dated 11/2/22 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 2/27/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection, it was verified, through interviews and attendance sheets, that classrooms have not been maintaining the proper staff:child ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection, it was verified, through interviews and attendance sheets, that classrooms have not been maintaining the proper staff:child ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.54(b) Two facility persons on excursions
“During the inspection, it was verified that Staff #1 walks alone each morning, with 9-16 school age children, to drop them off at their elementary school which is a 15-minute walk from the childcare facility. It was also verified that Staff #2 walks alone with 17-18 school age children, when picking them up after school, to bring them back to the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection, it was verified, through interviews and attendance sheets, that classrooms have not been maintaining the proper staff:child ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
Nov 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection, it was verified, through interviews and attendance sheets, that classrooms have not been maintaining proper staff:child ratios during the opening and closing of the center.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
Nov 17, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation, it was verified through interviews that Staff #1 uses harsh language when disciplining children and does so in the presence of other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation, it was verified that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by sitting the child down so hard that it caused the child's head to hit the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation, it was verified that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by sitting the child down so hard that it caused the child's head to hit the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2024
Oct 16, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection, peeling paint was observed on the outside walls on each side of the door leading to the infant/toddler outside play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, large areas of mold were observed in the right corner of the pantry room, on the back left corner walls in the toy room, and on the right corner wall and floor of the director's old office.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023
- Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
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 the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection, the file for Child #2, enrolled 8/25/21, contained an immunization record only and did not contain a completed initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
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: Mar 8, 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 July 31, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 16 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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?
94, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 302-4194 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Preschool's phone number?
(814) 302-4194.
Where is Stepping Stones Preschool?
102 Coates Ave, Elkland, PA 16920. The nearest other daycare we list is Sheenas Daycare, 8.1 miles away.