Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center
2900 N Bailey St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2
Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 10 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 30 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 30). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4
Core-safety citations
26
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2025
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
8
Building & playground safety
6
Training & qualifications
6
Background checks
3
Health & medication
3
Emergency preparedness
2
Sleep safety
1
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Sep 10, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 09.10.25, there was chipped paint located on the right side first floor front wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2025): “Provider will repaint chipped paint area by 09.26.25”
Citation
Sep 10, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 09.10.25, the record reviewed for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an annual evaluation within a 12-month time period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Provider will submit performance evaluations for staff persons #1 and #2 by 09.26.25.”
Citation
Sep 11, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Compliance/Nondiscrimination 55 Pa. Code §3270.26
During the renewal inspection on 09.11.24, provider did not complete and submit the Civil Rights Act (BEO) Attestation form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2024): “Provider will complete and submit BEO Attestation form by 10.28.24”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 10.18.23, the record reviewed for Staff #1 did not include PA Child Abuse and FBI Clearances. The record reviewed for Staff Person #2 did not include PA Child Abuse Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Staff Persons #1 and #2 will be sent home close of business on 10.18.23 and will not be allowed to return to the facility until submitting required clearance documentation. Clearances must be submitted on or before 11.10.23.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 10.18.23, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include annual emergency plan training documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2023): “Will completed and submit emergency plan training documentation by 11.10.23.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection on 10.18.23, the record reviewed for Staff #2 and Staff Person #4 did not include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Will have health assessment completed and submitted by 11.10.23.”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 10.18.23, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Will complete and submit fire safety training documentation by 11.10.23”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 10.18.23, Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Basics Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2023): “Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-2- will have until 10.09.23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when…”
Citation
Oct 18, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 10.18.23, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1, #2, and #3 did not include two written references from individuals attesting to Staff Person#1, #2 and #3 suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2023): “Will have all references completed and submitted by 11.10.23.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 12/14/22: 1. Staff person #1 did not have child abuse clearance. 2. Staff person #2 and 3 did not have FBI clearance. 3. Staff person #3 and 4 did not have Mandated Reporter Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “All files will be updated immediately and bought up to code. Any clearances missing will be applied for immediately.”
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Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
During the renewal inspection on 12/14/22, children #1 and #2 were sleeping in rockers. Children must be placed in cribs during naps.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “To not allow any babies to fall asleep inside of the rocking chairs. all infants must be inside of cribs while sleeping.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection on 12/14/22, the operator did not have an updated emergency plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “I plan to update emergency plan and have posted in plain eye site for everyone to see and read.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/14/22, the first aid kit did not have gloves or tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “To obtain and add gloves and tweezers to all first aid kits.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 12/14/22, the doorbell to the facility was not operable and was in poor repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “I will have door bell repaired / and or removed if non- repairable.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/14/22, the cribs for the infants were not labelled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “All cribs have now been labelled.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection on 12/14/22, the refrigerator in the upstairs kitchen area did not have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Put thermometer in kitchen refrigerator.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 12/14/22, child #2 did not have a policy number for the health insurance coverage on the emergency contact information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Emergency contact information for child #2 was updated with the insurance coverage policy number.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/14/22, there was no emergency contact information in the childcare space for the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Place all emergency contact information for all students in classroom area.”
Citation
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/14/22, there were no instructions for accessing the regulations electronically provided to the parents or posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Instructions for accessing the regulations electronically were posted.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 12/1/2013, DID NOT HAVE CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE, NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. STAFF PERSON #2, HIRED 11/1/19, DID NOT HAVE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, OR MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “All clearances have been applied for as of 3/17/2022. each staff person will have all clearances, by 3/30/22.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, THERE WERE BOXES AND A ROLL OF CONSTRUCTION GRADE PLASTIC BEING STORED IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “All items were moved and stored away properly in the basement. Out of the way of the children.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, THE FIRST-AID KIT DID NOT HAVE GLOVES OR SCISSORS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “Both gloves and scissors were placed back inside first aid kit.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, THE FRONT DOOR OF THE FACILITY WAS IN POOR REPAIR AND POSED A UNSAFE CONDITION FOR CHILDREN ENTERING THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “The front door was replaced.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 12/1/13, DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR TB RESULTS WITH DATE OF READING. STAFF PERSON #2, HIRED 11/1/19, DID NOT HAVE THE RESULTS OF THE TB TEST AND A FULL DATE OF COMPLETION. (THE DATE SAID "2022")
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “Staff person #1 obtained her health assessment with TB results. Staff person #2 obtained a signed and dated TB result from her physician.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 12/1/13, DID NOT HAVE PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID/CPR TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “Staff person #1 took cpr/first aid training on feb 24,2022. certificate was obtained as well.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 12/1/13, AND STAFF PERSON #2, HIRED 11/1/19, DID NOT HAVE THE CCDBG HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLETE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “Staff person #1 and #2 have completed their health and safety training.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “The emergency contact information for the children was placed in the child care space.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING. (STAFF DATA SHEET SAID "12")
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “Staff person #1 and #2 now have proof of experience, education and training.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “Instructions to access the applicable regulations were posted for all persons to see.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 2/16/22, STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 12/1/13, DID NOT HAVE THE ANNUALLY REQUIRED 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2022): “Staff person #1 completed the 12 hours of annual child care training.”
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $40.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $30.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Capacity
10 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Nov 21, 2026
Operator
Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center LLC
Hours
Monday–Sunday 7:00 AM–11:59 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 225-1057
State certificate #
CER-00246171
Common questions
Has Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Oct 18, 2023 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 10.18.23, the record reviewed for Staff #1 did not include PA Child Abuse and FBI Clearances. The record reviewed for Staff Person #2 did not include PA Child Abuse Clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Sep 18, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $65.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Big Steps With Little Feet Learning Center LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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