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Home › PA › Millersville › Small Steps Early Learning Center
226 Manor Ave, Millersville PA 17551 · License #CER-00250667 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed that the sanitizing solution bottle in the Toddler 2 classroom was in a container that did not specify its content. (corrected during inspection)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed, in the Toddler 2 classroom, that Staff person #1's vape stick was on the floor. Staff person #1 admitted that it belonged to them and had fallen out of their pocket.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed that the first-aid kit in the Toddler 2 classroom did not contain gloves (corrected during inspection)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
It was observed, in the Toddler 2 classroom that a long tablet plug was hanging down in a location accessible to children, creating a strangulation hazard (corrected during inspection). It was observed that the outdoor gross motor space contained a wooden picnic table and benches. (corrected during inspection). In the back room (PreK/SA), there were adult scissors accessible to the children on a table (corrected during inspection). In the children's restroom (last stall), there were exposed metal brackets on the wall where the toilet paper holder had broken (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78/3270.113(a) · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times.
It was observed, in the Toddler 1 classroom, that there was not sufficient light to properly supervise the children during naptime (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
It was observed, in the Toddler 2 classroom, that craft pom poms and cotton balls (less than 1" diameter) were accessible to children in a drawer and had been used for craft projects on wall (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
Child #1's file did not contain a report provided to the parents, on an approved form providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided (See Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
Staff person #1 has been observed forcing children to give hugs to them.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
Staff person #1 yells/talks down to the children and talks negatively of the children in front of them.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
Staff persons #1 and #2 admitted that they have been exceeding the capacity of the outdoor motor space by combining two classes. The capacity for this space is 6, and they have been allowing at least 12 children in this space at one time.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The water temperature in the children's bathroom (in hall) measured 114 degrees F in both sinks (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
It was observed, in the children's bathroom in the hall, that both toilet stalls did not contain a handwashing sign (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
Child #3's parents did not receive the information about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided within 6 months of the date of admission (dated 3/25/25) See Code Sheet
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The agreements of child #1 through #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. (corrected during inspection)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The Toddler 2 classroom did not have 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 displayed. (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Staff person #1's verification of education on record was illegible.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.