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Step By Step School For Learning
2179 Sandy Dr, State College PA 16803 · License #CER-00246862 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (814) 308-8352
- Website
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- Address
- 2179 Sandy Dr, State College PA 16803 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 178 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.
During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews and record review, that Staff #1 fell asleep in the classroom for approximately five minutes, while they and another staff person were responsible for helping the children prepare for naptime.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · TIERED IS: 1.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. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. 2. Administrative staff will conduct a staff meeting and review the fire drill procedures for all staff and provide the staff meeting minutes and sign in sheet to the certification representative upon completion of the meeting.
Child #1 was left in room during a fire drill on November 21st, 2025, for approximately 47 secs from the reviewed video. Child was noticed by staff from the next room to the Young Toddler Room was exiting, as protocol calls for the adjacent room staff look through window to verify no one is left behind and administration does a final sweep. Staff from the child's room were enroute back as they noticed their count was off before exiting the building. Child #1 was in the Primary Care group of Staff #1. Staff #2 and #3 were also in the room.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
3270.68(a) · Cigarettes, pipes or cigars may not be smoked in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area when children are in care or when food is being prepared.
On 9-15-25 Staff #1 admitted to using a Vape Pen inside and outside the facility and in the presence of children.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During Renewal Inspection 10-21-22, an electrical outlet in the Outdoor Rock area playground an outlet had the cover broken. This was brought to the attention of the Director.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2022
- 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 Renewal Inspection 10-19-22, a splintering board on the changing table was observed and pointed out to staff and Director. This was in the Turtles Room.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2022
- Violation
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.
During Renewal Inspection 10-19-22, protruding removable staples were observed accessible to toddlers in the Butterflies Room bulletin board. The Staples were brought to the attention of staff and removed.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 19, 2026 inspection noted: “During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews and record review, that Staff #1 fell asleep in the classroom for approximately five minutes,…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 5, 2025 inspection noted: “Child #1 was left in room during a fire drill on November 21st, 2025, for approximately 47 secs from the reviewed video. Child was noticed by staff from the ne…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 3, 2025 inspection noted: “On 9-15-25 Staff #1 admitted to using a Vape Pen inside and outside the facility and in the presence of children.” — what has changed since then?
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