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Step By Step Montessori Lcc
122 W Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown PA 19335 · License #CER-00253060 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 269-5010
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- 122 W Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown PA 19335 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 41 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, in the Pre Casa 2 Room, there was a can of shaving cream that was accessible to the children.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, there was an unlidded trash can in the Pre Casa 3 Room.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, there was insufficient lighting in the Pre Casa 2 Room during naptime.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Pre Casa Room 2 was checked twice and moved yet maintained a temperature of 50°.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the Pre Casa 2 Room.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, staff person #1 did not have a current TB testing on file as a recent hire.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.26 · A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, the provider did not have Civil Rights Compliance Attestation form submitted to SE OCDEL resource account prior to the renewal inspection. This requirement was given to the provider in the renewal inspection notice sent on 12/11/24.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, child #1 had emergency contact information in the childcare space that did not have a date to verify if it had been updated within the last 6-months.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, emergency contact information in the childcare space for child #1 did not have date and signature of the parent.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, there was an unused electrical outlet that did not have a protective receptacle cover in the Casa Preschool room.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, the first-aid kit in the Pre Casa II room did not have soap.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility in the casa room the thermometer was broken and could not show the current refrigerator temperature.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of the facility files, the emergency plan did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a review of files. The certification representative asked the Staff #1 for the proof of purchase of the fire system. Staff #1 stated there isn't any.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 19, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 12/19/25, in the Pre Casa 2 Room, there was a can of shaving cream that was accessible to the children.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 19, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 12/19/24, the provider did not have Civil Rights Compliance Attestation form submitted to SE OCDEL resource account prior to th…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 1, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, emergency contact information in the childcare space for child #1 did not have date and signature of the parent.” — what has changed since then?
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