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A Step Ahead Day Care
7802 CASTOR AVE FL 1, Philadelphia PA 19152 · License #CER-00244108 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (215) 722-4700
- Website
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- Address
- 7802 CASTOR AVE FL 1, Philadelphia PA 19152 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 87 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection, peel paint was observed on the right wall in the toddler room
Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22, it was observed that -staff person #2 received pediatric first aid/CPR after 4/29/22 in an approved curriculum but the title of the training does not indicate Pediatric in the title -staff person #3 received pediatric first aid/CPR before 4/29/22 in an approved curriculum but the title of the training does not indicate Pediatric in the title
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain the correct training for a center. Training submitted entitled Home-based care: Building blocks for Quality
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22, it was observed that the records of Staff person # 1 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/4/2017.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 25, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, peel paint was observed on the right wall in the toddler room” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 26, 2022 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22, it was observed that -staff person #2 received pediatric first aid/CPR after 4/29/22 in an approved curriculum but th…” — what has changed since then?
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