Stepping Stones Preschool · Troy

285 Paine St, Troy, PA 16947 · Bradford County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Stepping Stones Preschool is a certified child care center in Troy, PA, with capacity for 93 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 34 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 34). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 15 centers in Bradford County and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#13 of 15 centers in Bradford County

5 Core-safety citations

29 Other citations

7 Inspections

3 Complaint investigations that found violations

34 citations from 14 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 17, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 14

Records & paperwork 6

Health & medication 5

Supervision 2

Training & qualifications 2

Background checks 2

Food & feeding 1

Caregiver conduct 1

Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/17/26. The parent handbook did not contain a daily schedule or hours of operation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2026): “During the inspection the director updated the parent handbook to include a daily schedule and hours of operation. Will give parents the updated information.”

Citation Apr 24, 2026 Incident investigation Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

On 4/24/26, Cert Rep arrived at the facility for an incident investigation. The director and classroom staff reported that in the pre-k2 classroom there was not a child safety barrier in the crease of the outside door leading to the playground. The door hinge had a gap when the door was open that injured child #1's pinky finger when the door closed. This incident occurred on 4/14/26 at 12:45pm.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Director ordered child safety finger door guards (door jam shield hinge covers) and installed them on all exterior doors when they arrived on 4/20/26.”

Core safety Nov 21, 2025 Self-reported violation Supervision

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

On 11/21/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. On 11/17/25, staff #1 and #2 both acknowledged that they were unaware that child #1 had left the classroom and was outside on the front porch for approximately 1 minute unattended.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “1. 11/17/2025 - Staff were immediately written up for the supervision lapse and assigned a supervision training to be completed by 11/21/2025. Children will be supervised at all times. Supervision discussed and reviewed with all staff at staff meeting on 12/1/2025. Child was also expelled from…”

Citation Nov 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

On 11/21/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 8/4/25 to 9/25/25 and 9/25/25-11/6/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2026): “The directors will test the fire alarms within every 30 days of the previous date to ensure compliance.”

Citation Nov 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

On 11/21/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: ·PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. This is evidenced by the trainings on file dated 11/19/25 & 11/20/25. (see LIS code sheet for DOH).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “All staff will complete the required Health and Safety pre-service training within their first 90 days of hire.”

Citation Jul 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/24/25. In the toddler classroom bathroom, there is a water damaged ceiling tile.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “The director will repair the ceiling tile in the toddler bathroom and any other water spots in the center.”

Citation Jul 24, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding

Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/24/25. Child(ren) #1-4 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “The director will create a document for parents to fill out and sign about feeding and formula schedule. Director will have parents complete and sign the form. Infant feeding schedules will be kept in the children's files and in the infant classroom.”

Citation Jun 18, 2025 Incident investigation Building & playground safety

Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)

On 6/18/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. The wooden mulch under the embedded swing set on the preschool/school age playground measured between 7 inches and 8 inches deep. Required depth of wooden mulch is 9 inches.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2025): “The directors will order new playground wood chips and ensure that a minimum depth of 9 inches of wood chips is maintained around all playground equipment with embedded mounting.”

Core safety Mar 12, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

On 3/12/25, an investigation of self-reported noncompliance was conducted at the facility. The investigation confirmed that on 3/5/25 that child #1 was left alone in the young toddler classroom for approximately 30 minutes when staff #1 took her supervision group outside at 3:30 pm. After supervision of the group was transferred to another staff, it was discovered that child#1 was not outside and was found alone in the classroom laying down on a mat at 4:00 PM.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2025): “1. 03/12/25: Children will be supervised at all times. 2. 03/19/25: The directors created a new supervision policy and submitted it to the NE Regional Office for approval. Once approved all staff were trained in the new policy and signed supervision policy acknowledgement log.”

Core safety Oct 3, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)

During an unannounced visit, as a result of staff interviews, it was determined that on 9/13/24, Staff #1 slapped child #1 in the arm with an open hand.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2024): “The facility will send a copy of the current discipline policy to the NE office for review. Once approved, all staff will be trained on the Discipline of Children Policy 5.5 and a copy will be kept in the staff files.”

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Core safety Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff #1 does not have an NSOR clearance on file and only has the receipt of request. The provisional hire period has expired. Staff #1 has a signed disclosure statement on file dated after the first day of caring for children. All other required clearances are on file. Staff #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 9/10/24 and an FBI receipt of request on file dated 9/10/24. Both clearances were received after staff #3 was providing care to the children. Staff #4 reports that she has resided in New York during the past 5 years and does not have New York Child Abuse clearance or NYSOR. All PA clearances are on file. Staff #4 was observed providing childcare to children. (See code sheet for DOH).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Staff #1, #2, and #4 were suspended from the childcare facility and will not return until clearances are received.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff # 2 did not receive emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (See code sheet for DOH).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “At hire date and all new employees will receive emergency plan training and annually after a year. Director will keep a printed-out certificate in staff employee folders.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Halls, etc. not included 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(e)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The facility has an operable stove in a childcare space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “The stove was unplugged and the facility will not use the stove until a waiver is received.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. An uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the preschool room #1 classroom and in the toddler classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Director walked through the rooms and put receptacle covers on all the of the electrical outlets that needed them.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.66(d)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. A snake plant was observed in childcare space in the preschool #1 classroom. The snake plant is listed as toxic to children and was accessible.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Snake plant was removed from the facility.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain tweezers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Director put a pair of tweezers in the first aid kit.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. In the infant and preschool #1 classrooms there are water damaged ceiling tiles. Peeling paint was observed on the poles of the swing set in the outdoor play space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Water damaged ceiling tiles will be replaced and HVAC personnel will come in to inspect where the ceiling tile damage is coming from. Assistant director painted the poles on the swing set.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)/3270.102(c)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The outside gates in the playground area have exposed, sharp bolts and are accessible to children. The wood chips under the swings, and slide on the playground measured between 2 inches and 4 inches deep. Required depth of wood chips is 9 inches.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Assistant director got bolt covers for the playground gates and covered all of the bolts. Wood chips were racked under the swings and slide.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff # 1 did not have a TB screening conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The TB screen on file was dated 2/10/23. (See code sheet for DOH).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Staff #1 went to physician and got a copy of their more recent TB screening that was done at time of hire. TB screening was placed in staff's file.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff #3 health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in childcare setting.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Staff #3 will be taking centers physical form to physician to be filled out. New physical form was placed in staff's file.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. A daily schedule of activities was not posted in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool #2 classrooms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Daily schedules were posted in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool #2 classrooms.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Child #1's fee agreement did not list a release person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Staff had child #1's parents add a release person on the fee agreement.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the physician's address. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage or health insurance policy number.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Child #1, #3, and #4 parents completed all of the missing information on the emergency contact forms.”

Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Child #2's emergency contact form is not signed by the parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2024): “Staff had child #2's parent sign emergency contact form.”

Citation Feb 8, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication

Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)

Child # 1 was injured on 2/2/24 and was taken to the ER for medical treatment. The report was not filed with the Regional Office until 2/5/24. The regional office was not notified of the incident by telephone within 24 hours. Operator reports that they were aware the child was being taken for treatment on 2/2/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2024): “To make sure that that the regional office is notified within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room visits.”

Core safety Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

File for Staff person # 2 and # 6 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 2 contained an NSOR clearance from the Department of Justice. File for Staff # 6 did not contain the New York child abuse clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2023): “Staff # 2 and # 6 will not work in childcare until all clearances are on file.”

Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

First aid kit in the Preschool # 2 room was missing tweezers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2023): “Tweezers were added to the Preschool # 2 room first aid kit.”

Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

Outside play area a wooden toy stove was observed with a broken door, causing sharp edges and nails sticking out. A tote holding toys in the outside play area was observed to be broken, causing sharp edges.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2023): “Provider removed the broken stove and tote from childcare.”

Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff person #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Staff # 1 will complete the 1-hour training by 10/27/23. Staff #3, #4 and #5 completed the 1-hr training on 1/30/23.”

Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)/3270.121(b)

Facility does not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2023): “A supervision policy will be added to the parent handbook.”

Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

Nap mats for the Preschool and Toddler children were observed to be ripped with stuffing exposed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “The ripped nap mats will be replaced.”

Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(5)

File for Child # 1 (young toddler, DOB listed) did not contain an updated health assessment and immunization record every 6 months. Last one in file is dated 9/13/21.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Parfent will provide and updated health assessment and immunization record for file.”

Citation Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety

110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)

Hot water in the Pre-K bathroom measured at 122 degrees.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2021): “Provider turned the water temperature down on the water heater.”

Citation Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

At the time of the inspection, facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §¿1016(c)).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2021): “At the time of the inspection, facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §¿1016(c)). Facility provided an attestation, stating the fire system was installed December 2015..”

“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.