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Step By Step School For Early Learning
106 VILLAGE DR, State College PA 16803 · License #CER-00244221 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (814) 308-8860
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- Address
- 106 VILLAGE DR, State College PA 16803 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 209 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
On September 30, 2025 Child #1 wet themself on the playground and was escorted to the restroom by Staff #2. Once at the restroom child #1 entered and Staff #2 proceeded to go to the classroom and retrieve dry clothes. Staff#1 noticed the other staff walking away from bathroom that child was in and went to the restroom door until the child's staff returned. It was approximately30-45 seconds in break of supervision.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection 8-1-25, there was multiple areas of peeling paint on the building next to the children's playground accessible to the children. Pictures were taken and shown to the Executive Director.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
Unannounced investigation on 6-13-25 revealed that Staff#1 would do dishes in another room while the children she was to be supervising were in another adjacent room.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.175(b) · Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants.
Unannounced investigation on 6-13-25 revealed that Staff#1 during transportation of children in the facilities van, on one occasion, children were moving about and not secured in proper vehicle restraints while the van was in motion.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
The complaint investigation revealed Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined a child in her care on 4-7-25.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During an Unannounced Monitor on 2-3-25, Staff #3 and #4 did not have completed Health and Safety components within their first 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
During an Unannounced Monitor on 2-3-25, Staff #1 and #2 did not have a Health Assessment on file.
Corrected by Feb 12, 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 7-10-24, Staff 1person #1, Date of Hire 3-14-24, did not have Pediatric First-Aide/Pediatric CPR training complete and on file.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During renewal inspection on August 11, 2021; a nest of bees was discovered in a planter box in the children's play ground. A landscape professional was stung and informed the Owner/Director.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 17, 2025 inspection noted: “On September 30, 2025 Child #1 wet themself on the playground and was escorted to the restroom by Staff #2. Once at the restroom child #1 entered and Staff #2 p…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 21, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection 8-1-25, there was multiple areas of peeling paint on the building next to the children's playground accessible to the children. Pictur…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Unannounced investigation on 6-13-25 revealed that Staff#1 would do dishes in another room while the children she was to be supervising were in another adjacent…” — what has changed since then?
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