Step-By-Step Learning Center
Step-By-Step Learning Center is a certified child care center in Morton, PA, with capacity for 106 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 22 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 22). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #141 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 the first aid kit observed in the pre-toddler classroom was missing tweezers. The first aid kit observed in the PreK classroom was missing tweezers, tape and band aids.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 ceiling tiles were observed in the pre-toddler room needing to be repaired or replaced.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 there was chipping paint observed in the older toddler classroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 staff person #1 did not wash child's hands after diapering.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 the thermometer in the older toddler refrigerator read 50 degrees. There was no operable thermometer in the infant refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/8/26 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.
During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include criminal clearance for the state of Delaware.
During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 there were missing receptacle covers observed in the bathroom, PreK classroom and school age classroom accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 emergency numbers were not posted in the older toddler and school age classrooms.
During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the thermometer located in the older toddler and 3yo classroom refrigerator read 50°.
During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 children's lunches in the older toddler classroom were observed sitting on the counter and not in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the annual fire inspection report reviewed was expired. Fire inspection report was dated 5/2024.
During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the file reviewed for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include an updated written evaluation.
During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the file reviewed for staff #4 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/24 certification rep observed missing electrical outlet covers in the children's bathroom and pre-k classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/24 the first aid kit observed in the pre-k room was missing band-aids and tape.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/24 certification rep observed bottom trim peeling from wall in the preschool classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/24 certification rep observed peeling paint on the wall in the toddler classroom and preschool classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 09/10/24 there was a missing thermometer in the pre-toddler classroom refrigerator and inoperable thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection on 10/03/23 there was a missing electrical outlet cover observed in the multipurpose room.
During the renewal inspection on 10/03/23 the first aid kit located in the multipurpose room was did not have scissors and the first aid kit located in the school age classroom did not have gloves.
During the complaint investigation on 10/03/23 the file reviewed for child #2 did not contain documentation of recommended HepA 1 vaccine.
“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) | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | $49.00 |
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 Step-By-Step Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Sep 9, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 9/9/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include criminal clearance for the state of Delaware.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Step-By-Step Learning Center?
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 Step-By-Step Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 24, 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 Step-By-Step Learning Center compare with other daycares in Delaware County?
It is tied for #141 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Step-By-Step Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Step-By-Step Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Step-By-Step Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Step By Step Learning Center 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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