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Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary
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About Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary
Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary is a child care center in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249505
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In Classroom 009 a Lego toy was observed to have a broken corner causing rough edges and sharp corners.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
Nov 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the policy number for a child under a family policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 4/21/21 and 5/9/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
Nov 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 9/7/18 and 11/8/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter trainings in the file are dated 2/14/16 and 11/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A bottle of Fantastik cleaner was observed on a shelf accessible to the children. The label on the bottle said "Keep Out of Reach of Children".”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
Nov 30, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2, a new hire, lacked documentation of certification in pediatric first-aid, and contained documentation of certification in CPR which was not noted as pediatric. Certification was due within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“An unlabeled dairy relief tablet was observed in the SA Room medicine box. .”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.133(5) Original label
“A dairy relief tablet in the SA room medicine box was observed to be expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.133(6) Written consent
“An albuterol labeled for Child #4 in the Kindergarten room lacked parental written consent for administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #3 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #1, designated as the Director, contained documentation of a bachelor's degree in a related field yet lacked 1 year of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“The file for Child #3 contained a health report which lacked a documented review of the child's health history.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2, a provisional hire, contained a state police clearance dated after the first day of employment in a child care position and a receipt for state police clearance which lacked a date. The file for Staff #2 also contained an application for NSOR dated prior to employment, and an NSOR clearance dated after the provisional hire period had expired. Staff #2 was not removed from a child care position at the end of the provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary
Is Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
Does Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 321-8554 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary's phone number?
(724) 321-8554.
Where is Stepping Stones/Richland Elementary?
3811 Bakerstown Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Faces Day Care, 1.4 miles away.