Lifesteps · Beaver
Lifesteps is a certified child care center in Beaver, PA, with capacity for 91 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 18 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 18). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #6 of 39 centers in Beaver County and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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According to staff statements Staff #1 was alone with 3 infant aged children and 4 preschool aged children exceeding the 1 to 4 mixed age ratio until Staff #2 came in.
In the girls' bathroom by the Waddler's classroom, the bolts on the toilet (left side toilet if facing the toilets) were exposed, creating a visible hazard. In the bathroom by the Creative Caterpillars classroom, the bolts on the toilet were exposed, creating a visible hazard.
The sink in the kitchenette area of the Shooting Stars classroom lacked a handwashing sign.
The current mandated reporter training for staff #1 is dated 6/25/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous training that is dated 6/15/20.
The first-aid kit in the Curiosity Club childcare space did not contain scissors or tweezers.
The first aid kit in the Waddler Room was lacking soap and scissors.
The pour in place surface on the outdoor play space has numerous holes where it is coming up, this is a tripping hazard for the children.
Two broken magnetic toy tiles were observed in the Curiosity Club Room.
In the Creative Caterpillars Room and the Mickey's Playhouse room foam blocks with bite marks were observed. In the Curiosity Club classroom there were foam number pegs with bite marks.
The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of Hepatitis A.
The file for Staff #1 (see staff code sheet for hire date) was lacking the NSOR clearance and contained a copy of the request for the NSOR clearance dated 2/14/23 which was after the staff's start date which makes it an unsuccessful provisional hire. Staff #1 cannot work in the facility until the NSOR clearance results are back and in their file.
The file for staff person #1 received emergency plan training on 1/7/20 and 8/30/21, which is not annually.
Facility did not complete an emergency drill within the past year.
Facility allowed more than 30 days to pass between testing the smoke detectors on 3/26/21-4/28/21 and the last documented testing was on 12/27/21.
Staff person #2, with a start date of 10/28/22, did not complete professional development in topics areas 1-9.
The file for staff person #1 contained an evaluation completed on 12/30/19 and 1/31/21, which is more than 12 months apart.
The Curiosity room lacked a posted daily activities schedule. Staff stated that the schedule was taken down to make changes to the gross motor times.
Staff person #2, with a start date of 10/28/22, lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $46.00 | $41.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $46.00 | $41.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $46.00 | $41.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.00 | $41.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $42.00 | $37.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Lifesteps had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Apr 29, 2026 (staff ratios): “According to staff statements Staff #1 was alone with 3 infant aged children and 4 preschool aged children exceeding the 1 to 4 mixed age ratio until Staff #2 came in.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lifesteps?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Lifesteps’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 21, 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 Lifesteps compare with other daycares in Beaver County?
It is tied for #6 of 39 centers in Beaver County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Lifesteps last inspected?
Feb 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Lifesteps cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $46.00 for newborn, $46.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Lifesteps?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lifesteps INC.
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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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