Stepping Stones Child Care is a certified child care center in Canton, PA, with capacity for 43 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 7 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 15 centers in Bradford County and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/25. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/2/20.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/28. Staff person #1 did not update their Child Abuse and FBI clearances every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented Child Abuse clearance on file dated 9/16/19 and FBI clearance on file dated 9/9/19. Staff person #1's current Child Abuse clearance is dated 10/11/24 and FBI clearance is dated 10/1/24. All other clearances are on file. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/2/20. Staff person #2 did complete a Little League mandated reporter training on 4/2/25, however, the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours, is not from an approved source and is not intended for an appropriate target audience.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/25. Cert Rep observed in the downstairs classroom, plastic gloves and plastic wipes on the changing table and the red and blue play mats had rips on all four corners exposing the stuffing inside. Both items are accessible to children that are still placing objects in their mouths.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/25. In the downstairs classroom during nap time, it was observed that three children's cots did not have 2 feet space on three sides.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/25. Child #1 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/28/24. The facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. The last emergency drill conducted was on 8/10/23.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/28/24. The director acknowledged that a copy of accidents, injuries and illnesses reports are not kept in a facility file.
“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) | $40.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $40.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $38.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $38.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $37.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $37.00 | $27.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $37.00 | $27.00 |
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 Stepping Stones Child Care 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 Oct 8, 2025 (supervision): “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/8/25. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Stepping Stones Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Stepping Stones Child Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Stepping Stones Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 20, 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 Stepping Stones Child Care compare with other daycares in Bradford County?
It is #6 of 15 centers in Bradford County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Stepping Stones Child Care last inspected?
Oct 8, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Stepping Stones Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for newborn, $40.00 for infant, $38.00 for young toddler, $38.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Stepping Stones Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cathryn Cole-Brown.
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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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