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Small Steps Day Care School
1050 PLYMOUTH RD, York PA 17402 · License #CER-00248358 · Child Care Center
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- (717) 840-1530
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- Address
- 1050 PLYMOUTH RD, York PA 17402 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 99 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
Child 1 climbed on a bookshelf that wasn't secured to the wall. As a result, the bookshelf tipped over and fell on the child's foot. The facility secured all bookshelves to the wall on the day of the unannounced monitoring visit.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
Documentation of the results of the criminal record check were not on file for staff member 1. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- 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.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the floor where the children's bedding was kept in the Toddler 1 classroom, was visibly dirty. The wooden fence has pieces that are broken with sharp edges toward the bottom of the playground used by school age and preschool aged children.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- 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 time of inspection, it was observed that the bottom of the white cubbies and the big shelf in the Toddler 1 classroom were visibly dirty. A cubby in the toddler 1 classroom was broke, exposing a sharp nail. The bottom shelf to the left of the Toddler 2 classroom was visibly dirty. A container with gears toys was broken in the Pre-School classroom. The broken container was removed during the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not on file.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
- 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 # 1 -- 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 #1 --- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 1 was a volunteer clearance. Staff member 1 was observed working in ratio with children. Documentation of the child abuse clearance for staff member 1 for the purpose of employment was sent to certification representative later that day.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Documentation on file for staff member 2 did not include two years' experience working with children and staff member 2 was observed to be working with children.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Documentation on file for staff member 2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.
While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that the inspection summary for SIN-00263388 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
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.
While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the hallway.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
While conducting a complaint investigation, it was observed that staff member 1 did not wash their hands or the child's hands after a diaper change.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
While completing a complaint investigation, it was observed that the infant classroom had five infants with one teacher. A staff member was moved to the infant classroom to maintain ratio during the inspection.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
While completing a complaint investigation, it was observed that there were six young toddlers and older toddlers with one teacher. A child was moved to another classroom during the inspection to maintain ratio.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.132(a) · If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent. DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: All staff members will complete a training on Better Kid Care called "911: Responding to Medical Emergencies"
Child 1 suffered a medical emergency, and the childcare center called the child's mother instead of calling 911. The child's mother instructed the center to call 911.
Corrected by May 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.
Documentation provided by the facility confirmed that diapers are not being checked at least every two hours.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2024
- Violation
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. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
While conducting an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the young toddler classroom was too dark to see the children's faces during nap time. The bathroom light was turned on in order to see, hear, direct and assess the activities of the children at all times during the investigation.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. 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.
While conducting an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the staff members in the two year old classroom had 15 children in care and only named 11 children.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 indicated that they had a communicable disease but did not include the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the staff members in room D did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- 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.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the ceiling tile in room B had a water mark on it.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for child 1 was updated more than 12 months after the previous health assessment date.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- 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.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the air vents in the ceiling in the older toddler classroom and the preschool classroom were visibly dirty.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the preschool classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The emergency contact information on file for child 2 did not include the child's birthday.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 6 did not include the enrolling parents work address and enrolling parents work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for child 10 did not include the enrolling parents work phone number.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 4 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 5, child 6, child 7, child 8 and child 10 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 was completed after 24 months of the initial health assessment. The initial health assessment was completed on 3/10/21 and the updated health assessment was completed on 5/9/23.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.175(a) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were at least eleven expired booster seats being used across the three vehicles that are used to transport children. The expired booster seats were discarded during the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that soap was missing from the minivan. Soap was added to the first aid kit during the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2023
- Violation
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.
During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer within reach of children in the Pre K classroom.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a staff member in the young toddler classroom did not wash her hands or the child's hands after a diaper change.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that multiple cribs with infants sleeping in them were touching each other and not placed at least two feet apart on three sides.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. 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. DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: The facility will create and use picture cards to ensure that staff members are assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.
During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the staff members in the school age classroom had twenty one children total. Staff members named nineteen of the children during a primary care check. Three children weren't assigned to a specific staff member.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the onsite visit, it was observed that a staff member 1 did not wash her hands or the childs hands after changing a child's diaper in the young 1's classroom.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Emergency plan on file did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Emergency plan on file did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Medication log for child number 1 was dated 6/28/21-6/25/22. There was no updated medication log on file for child number 1.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Emergency plan on file did not list any accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- 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.
Proof of purchase was not on file for smoke detection system. Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on multiple occasions. Tested 1/19/22 and again on 2/23/22, tested 3/18/22 and again on 4/22/22, tested 6/3/22 and again on 7/22/22, tested 7/22/22 and again on 8/31/22.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Child 1 climbed on a bookshelf that wasn't secured to the wall. As a result, the bookshelf tipped over and fell on the child's foot. The facility secured all b…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 1, 2025 inspection noted: “Documentation of the results of the criminal record check were not on file for staff member 1. This was corrected during the inspection.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 4, 2025 inspection noted: “Documentation of the child abuse clearance on file for staff member 1 was a volunteer clearance. Staff member 1 was observed working in ratio with children. Doc…” — what has changed since then?
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