Stepping Stones Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary
Stepping Stones Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary is a certified child care center in Wexford, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 16 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 16). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 8 centers in Wexford and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked 5 of the 12 clock hours of annual childcare training required from 12/2024 - 12/2025.
The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the two most recent reviews were signed and dated for 1/20/26 and 6/19/25. The child file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the two most recent reviews were signed and dated for 1/21/26 and 6/23/25. The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the two most recent reviews were signed and dated for 1/23/26 and 6/19/25. The child file for Child #4, Child #5, and Child #6 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the two most recent reviews were signed and dated for 1/22/26 and 6/19/25.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not address annual emergency drills.
There was a Magna Tile that was cracked and 2 broken "Zoob Bot" toys in the classroom.
The initial health assessment on file for Child #1, with an enrollment date of 8/24/23, is dated 11/21/23, more than 60 days after enrollment.
The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.
An Epi-Pen labeled for Child #7 in the Kindergarten LEAP Room lacked written parental consent for administration.
The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.
The observed fire drill contained consecutive drills in which the hypothetical location of the fire remained the same.
The file for Child #6 lacked an initial health report.
The file for Staff #2 contained consecutive staff evaluations dated more than 12 months apart.
The file for Child #5 contained an agreement which lacked the child's arrival and departure times
The file for Child #3 contained an agreement which lacked the child's enrollment date.
The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the name of the child's medical provider.
The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 contained most recent agreements signed and dated by the enrolling parents more than 6 months ago.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $95.00 | $34.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $95.00 | $34.00 |
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 Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 16 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Stepping Stones Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Stepping Stones Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary 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 Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 29, 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 Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary compare with other daycares in Wexford?
It is #1 of 8 centers in Wexford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Stepping Stones Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary last inspected?
Feb 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Stepping Stones Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $95.00 for young school-age, $95.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Stepping Stones Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Stepping Stones Childrens Center.
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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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