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Stepping Stones Childrens CTR/Wexford Elementary

250 Brown Rd, Wexford, PA 15090 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 4

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

Fewer citations than 69% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#1 of 8 centers in Wexford
0 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6
Health & medication 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Training & qualifications 2
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 18, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked 5 of the 12 clock hours of annual childcare training required from 12/2024 - 12/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “Staff Person #1 was on leave and will make up the missing 5 hours of training hours.”
Citation Feb 18, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “The emergency contact forms have been signed for periodic review for child # 1,2,3,4,5,6.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not address annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “The letter to parents was updated to include information on annual emergency drills”
Citation Feb 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a Magna Tile that was cracked and 2 broken "Zoob Bot" toys in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “Magna Tile and Zoob Bot toy were thrown away.”
Citation Feb 2, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “Child has a current health assessment on file.”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “On site Emergency Plans will now include emergency preparedness training”
Citation Feb 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2023): “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1now includes the address for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
An Epi-Pen labeled for Child #7 in the Kindergarten LEAP Room lacked written parental consent for administration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “A medical log/permission form has been singed and placed with the child #7's Epi Pen”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “Staff #1 and #2 have current health assessments on file.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
The observed fire drill contained consecutive drills in which the hypothetical location of the fire remained the same.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “A current fire drill was submitted with a different hypothetical location of the fire.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for Child #6 lacked an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “A health report for Child #6 will be obtained and placed in the child's file”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for Staff #2 contained consecutive staff evaluations dated more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “Staff #2 has a current staff evaluation on file.”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The file for Child #5 contained an agreement which lacked the child's arrival and departure times
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “Agreement for Child #5 has been updated to include arrival and departure”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The file for Child #3 contained an agreement which lacked the child's enrollment date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “Child agreement has been updated to include the enrollment date”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form which lacked the name of the child's medical provider.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “The emergency contact form has been updated to include the name of the child's medical provider”
Citation Feb 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “Child agreements for Child 1,2,3,4, and 5 have been updated to included signature and date.”

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 29, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Stepping Stones Childrens Center
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–8:45 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 321-8556
State certificate # CER-00252312
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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