Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC
2681 State Route 903, Albrightsville, PA 18210 · Carbon County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4
Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC is a certified child care center in Albrightsville, PA, with capacity for 38 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 31 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #18 of 21 centers in Carbon County and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#18 of 21 centers in Carbon County
6
Core-safety citations
25
Other citations
8
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 28, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
7
Health & medication
7
Training & qualifications
4
Records & paperwork
4
Emergency preparedness
3
Staff ratios
2
Supervision
2
Background checks
2
Citations, newest first
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #3 was out of ratio for a period of 30-minutes (12:15pm-12:52pm) with 1-infant and 5-toddlers while Staff #4 took lunch at the facility. This number of children would have required at least two staff. Staff #3 continued to be out of ratio from 12:52pm to 12:59pm, when 6 school-age children arrived at the facility from school, making the total number of children present at 12. This number of children would have required at least three staff. Staff #1 arrived at the facility at 12:59 p.m., and Staff #4 arrived back at the facility at 1:04 p.m.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff's schedule's were changed so 2 staff person are present when a child is under 1 yrs old. 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. (5/28/26) 2. The director will create a policy/procedure to ensure appropriate staff:child ratios and proper supervision is maintained…”
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #4 left the facility for a break and left the facility premises at 12:45pm. At that time, Staff #3 was the only staff on site until Staff #1 arrived at 12:59pm.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff's schedule was changed so no child is unsupervised. At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.”
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. During this inspection, 6-school age children were observed unsupervised for a period of 7-minutes. No staff person was present in the school age room during this time period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Director has a policy put in place for ratio and staff will abide by policy. Director has changed schedules so staff are in ratio at all times. 1. Children must be supervised at all times. (5/28/26). 2. The director will create a policy/procedure to ensure appropriate staff:child ratios and proper…”
Citation
May 28, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #2 did not participate in annual fire safety training. (previous training dated 7/23/24, no current)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Director will ensure all staff update all required training on or by the due date. Staff will schedule and participate in fire safety training.”
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire and was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “Staff will be supervised until the training is completed.”
Citation
Aug 13, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “Staff will be supervised until the training is completed. Staff #1 is no longer employed at the facility.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL and regulation require staff to have an NSOR clearance on file prior to working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #2 has worked at the facility without having an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 received an NSOR clearance on 5/1/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Director has a sheet of all clearances that will be given to new hires to complete before begin hired. Staff will be hired per regulation and CPSL. Documents will be obtained and updated as appropriate to both also.”
Citation
May 19, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the left room of the facility, a child's book bag was found that contained Off, diaper cream and Vaseline. These items indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children. At the time of this inspection, children were observed receiving care in this room and these items were not being stored out of reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Staff will do a search of all bags that come in the center. Will keep items out of reach of children.”
Citation
May 19, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review as conducted. In the left room of the facility, a door labeled as an exit door was locked. This was the only egress from this room in the event of an emergency. Staff stated a key to unlock the door is kept in the right room of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Director is working on creating an additional safety bar so children will not open the unlocked door frequently.”
Citation
May 19, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, a ride in Little Tikes police car was found that contained cracks. The cracked areas were identified and discussed with the director at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Director will address crack and if it gets worse Tikes police care will be replace.”
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Citation
May 19, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, a gray picnic table was observed and contained cracks at the corners. The cracked areas were identified and discussed with the director at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Director will address crack and if it gets worse replace it.”
Citation
May 19, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of birth. Regulation requires children under the age of 2 to have a health report on file at least every 6 months. Child #1 is under the age of 2 and did not have a health report on file every 6 months. Health reports on file were dated from enrollment 4/10/23 and 11/21/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Director will ensure parents hand in a health report for children ages 2 and under every 6 months.”
Citation
May 19, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessments at least every 24 months. Staff #1 did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 6/8/22, current 5/8/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Director will ensure that staff provide a health assessment every 24 months.”
Citation
May 19, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests were not conducted at least every 30 days: 5/13/24, 6/13/24, 7/24/24, 8/23/24, 9/23/24 and 1/10/25, 2/10/25, 3/10/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Director will keep track of monthly drills by setting reminders on calendar and phones to be done every 30 days.”
Citation
May 19, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires evaluations to be conducted on staff every 12 months. Staff #1 has not had a staff evaluation since 10/6/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Director will ensure staff's evaluation are done within 12 months of hire. Director will complete staff evaluations every 12 months.”
Citation
May 15, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of child files was conducted. Regulation requires the agreement and emergency contact forms of children to be reviewed/updated every 6-months. Child #1 had both an agreement and emergency contact form dated for 4/24/23 and they were not updated until 4/13/24. Child #2 had an emergency contact form dated for 6/26/23 and it was not updated until 4/11/24. The agreement for Child #2 was dated for 4/24/23 and it was not updated until 4/13/24. Child #5 had both an agreement and emergency contact form dated for 8/24/23 and they were not updated until 4/10/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2024): “Emergency contact and agreement forms were current for this inspection.”
Citation
May 23, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan was updated in April, 2023. The newest version does not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “The operator will print the missing section of the emergency plan and keep it on file at the facility.”
Citation
May 23, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
The emergency plan was updated in April, 2023. This version of the emergency plan did not include the method to contact parents or the means for how parents will be notified the emergency has ended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “The operator will print the missing sections of the emergency plan.”
Citation
May 23, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a throw rug in each classroom that was folded up in multiple areas causing a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “During the inspection, the operator moved furniture so that the rugs could be laid flat.”
Citation
May 23, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2)
The most recent health assessment on file for child # 5 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 1/4/2022, therefore, no longer valid. The most recent health assessment on file for child # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 7/26/22, therefore, no longer valid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2023): “The operator will message the parents of children # 1 and 5 to request an updated health assessment.”
Citation
May 23, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization reports on file for children # 1, 2, and 4 are not in accordance with ACIP recommendations for their ages (see code sheet for DOBs). There are no medical or religious exemptions on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “Children 1, 2, and 4 will not be able to attend on 5/24/23 without the proper immunization records on file. Operator will contact the parents request the immunization records be current.”
Citation
May 23, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
The health assessment form on file for staff # 1 did not include indicate that there was a physical exam.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “Operator will give the form back to the staff to have the doctor complete it.”
Citation
May 23, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
The health form on file for staff # 1 does not include a statement that they are free from communicable disease or suitable to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “The operator will return the health form to staff # 1 to have the doctor compelte the form.”
Citation
May 23, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan at the facility was updated in April, 2023. The updated plan did not include the evacuation plans or accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs or disabilites.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “The operator will print the missing section of the emergency plan and keep it on file at the facility.”
Citation
May 23, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
The emergency contact forms on file for children # 2, 3, and 4 do not have written consent by the parents for the administration of minor first aid or emergency care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “The operator will have the parents sign for the administration of minor first aid and emergency medical care.”
Citation
May 23, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) was hired as a group supervisor. There is a Bachelor's degree on file for that does not state the field of study.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “Operator will have staff # 1 provide a copy of their transcript to verify their education.”
Citation
Aug 11, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person # 1 was hired to be an assistant group supervisor. There is only one year of verified child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “The director will get a letter to verify one additional year of child care experience.”
Citation
Aug 11, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 does not have the child's health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “The director will message the mother to bring the health insurance policy number today and write the number on the form.”
Citation
Jul 12, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
Facility opened on 5/17/22 and has not conducted fire system checks every 30 days. Fire system check was conducted on 5/17/22 and facility has not conducted another as of 7/12/22, this is a span of 56 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2022): “Fire system check was conducted on 7/12/22.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person # 1 was hired as the director. There is no NSOR verification or FBI clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2022): “Staff person # 1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are on file.”
Citation
May 9, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff person # 2 does not have a valid health assessment on file; the health assessment on file is dated 2/21/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “The operator will have staff person # 1 provide a valid health assessment.”
“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.
About this center
Capacity
38 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Aug 12, 2027
Operator
Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC
Phone
—
State certificate #
CER-00259408
Common questions
Has Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 May 28, 2026 (staff ratios): “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #3 was out of ratio for a period of 30-minutes (12:15pm-12:52pm) with 1-infant and 5-toddlers while Staff #4 took lunch at the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 14, 2026. 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 Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC compare with other daycares in Carbon County?
It is #18 of 21 centers in Carbon County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC last inspected?
May 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Nessas Small Steps Child Care II LLC.
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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