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Step By Step Child Care

3434 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill PA 19026 · License #CER-00255431 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 130 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr4-Star programLast inspected Mar 24, 2026
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3434 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill PA 19026 · Directions

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Ages served

Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 130 children
4
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Mar 24, 2026 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 1, 2025 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

    At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.

    Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for NSOR information as required under the CPSL.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a damaged ceiling tile in the boys' bathroom.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

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Aug 8, 2024 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 21, 2024 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 27, 2023 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

    Per the admission of staff person #1, harsh language was used in the presence of children.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2023

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May 10, 2023 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

    During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 childcare space, room 280, was being used for storage.

    Corrected by May 10, 2023

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  • 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 05/10/23 there was missing receptacle covers observed in room 170 and hallway on the 1st floor.

    Corrected by May 10, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

    During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 the playhouse located in outdoor play space was broken with exposed rough edges and sharp corners. Violation was corrected on site.

    Corrected by May 10, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.192(4) · A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

    During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain signed disclosure statement.

    Corrected by May 10, 2023

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Oct 5, 2022 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.117(a) · A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise.

    During complaint investigation on 10/05/22, it was revealed that father was allowed on facility's premises. Per court order father is to only have supervised telephonic contact with minor.

    Corrected by Oct 5, 2022

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Jun 6, 2022 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

    At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to locate file of staff person #1. Staff person #1 was observed caring for children.

    Corrected by Jun 8, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

    At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 1, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 27, 2023 inspection noted: “Per the admission of staff person #1, harsh language was used in the presence of children.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 10, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 05/10/23 childcare space, room 280, was being used for storage.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error