Stepping Stones Learning Academy II
Stepping Stones Learning Academy II is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 8 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #215 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 3/25/2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that highchairs were missing T-straps.
On 3-25-2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative notices that there was no daily schedule for the before/aftercare classroom.
At the time of the inspection the "turf" surface of the outdoor PlaySpace was soiled and torn.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have the current fire detection system inspection report.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having served the facility 11 months and three weeks and six days, was lacking in a current valid certification of pediatric first aid training.
At the time of the inspection staff person #1, having started providing care at the facility March 8th 2022, had a staff record lacking in the completed National Sex Offender clearance letter.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in a current health report.
At the time of the inspection the records of children #2 and #3 had emergency contact information and the financial agreement which was not updated in more than a 6-month period.
“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) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $62.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
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 Learning Academy II 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 Mar 7, 2022 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection staff person #1, having started providing care at the facility March 8th 2022, had a staff record lacking in the completed National Sex Offender clearance letter.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Stepping Stones Learning Academy II?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Stepping Stones Learning Academy II 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 Learning Academy II’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 7, 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 Learning Academy II compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #215 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Stepping Stones Learning Academy II last inspected?
Apr 6, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Stepping Stones Learning Academy II cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $62.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Stepping Stones Learning Academy II?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Stepping Stones Learning Academy II LLC.
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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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