Big Leaps Learning Center
613 Easton Tpke, Lake Ariel, PA
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Tiny Steps Learning Center of Cherry Ridge is a child care center in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 68 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tiny Steps Learning Center of Cherry Ridge has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
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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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During a renewal inspection on 1/22/26, certification rep observed the file of staff # 1, an assistant group supervisor. The written verification of experience is 1410 hours. There is no documentation of staff # 1 hours since starting at the facility to qualify them for the Assistant Group Supervisor position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 1/22/26, certification rep reviewed the emergency plan dated 12/19/25; no staff received training on this version of the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection on 1/22/26, operator indicated an emergency drill was conducted in the Spring, 2025; there is no documentation on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person # 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/10/20 and no new certificate on file. Staff person # 2 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file dated 3/16/20 and the current mandated reporter training on file dated 4/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 1/14/25, certification rep observed several exposed bolts on the entrance gates to both the preschool and infant/toddler play areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA State Police Clearance (1/26/19), PA Child Abuse Clearance (1/26/19), and DHS FBI Clearance (1/29/19) on file for Staff Person #2 were more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the operator stated that Child #2 had been administered children's Tylenol at the facility but did not have a medication log for the child and the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #1 did have verification of high school education. Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #3 did have verification of high school education and 15 college credits in the human services field. Staff Person #4, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #4 did have verification of high school education and 24 college credits in the human services field. Staff Person #5, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of any experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff Person #5 did have verification of high school education.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, a plastic bag was observed hanging in a cubby in the older toddler room and was accessible to the toddlers in the classroom. Plastic gloves were observed on the changing table in the toddler room where they were accessible to the toddlers in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the parent handbook did not include a supervision policy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. At that time, the emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“An initial inspection was conducted 12/19/23. At that time, Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training: Health and Safety Topics and pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and is one of only two staff and must be supervised by at least an AGS who has completed the required preservice training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“An initial inspection was conducted 12/19/23. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how they can be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023
3270.71 Heat Source
“An initial inspection was conducted 12/19/23. At that time, a stove was located in the kitchen area of the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Tiny Steps Learning Center of Cherry Ridge is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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.
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 228-2858 to ask.
(570) 228-2858.
2555 Lake Ariel Hwy, Honesdale, PA 18431. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Ridge Preschool, 4 miles away.