Right Steps
Right Steps is a certified child care center in Richboro, PA, with capacity for 108 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 11 times. The state cited 20 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Richboro and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in the young toddler room.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 & 2 did not include a signed updated disclosure statement. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations in the plan. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #3 did not include the annual fire safety training.
At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the camp room did not include medical tape, scissor and tweezer. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, six cracks were observed on the playground rubber surfacing material.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 had an NSOR clearance dated 11/19/19. The file of staff person #2 had a DHS FBI clearance dated 11/26/19.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed part of a wooden fence area was broken in the outside play space.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed peeled paint in the Garden room, Farm room, Forest room and Rainforest room.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed child #4's file did not include an updated health report within the 12-month time period. The last health report on file was dated 5/25/2022.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed two bottles in the Garden room that were not labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed child #4's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed child #1, #2 and #3's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During the unannounced inspection on 3/30/23, it was observed that the Fire Drill document did not indicate that a fire Drill was conducted in the last 60 days. Last fire drill was conducted on 1/11/23.
During the renewal inspection on 9/20/22, it was observed that there was no record of testing of the Fire Detection system every 30 days as required by ACT 62.
During the renewal inspection on 9/20/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an acceptable Pediatric First Aid training-training conducted by the National CPR Foundation submitted. The records of staff person #2 did not contain a Pediatric First Aid training that included "Pediatric" in the title. The training was entitled Basic First Aid/CPR/AED and was completed by a verified PQAS trainer.
“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) | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $75.40 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $75.40 | $60.00 |
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 Right Steps 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 9, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 & 2 did not include a signed updated disclosure statement. Non-compliance was corrected on site.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Right Steps?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Right Steps since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Right Steps’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 17, 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 Right Steps compare with other daycares in Richboro?
It is #2 of 5 centers in Richboro by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Right Steps last inspected?
Aug 10, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Right Steps cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $83.20 for newborn, $83.20 for infant, $83.20 for young toddler, $80.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Right Steps?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Right Steps INC.
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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