Stepping Stones Daycare and Ps Inc
201 E WALTON AVE, ALTOONA, PA 16602Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 37
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-11-253270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-11-25 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-05-293270.14/3270.21
3270.27(d) | Plan posted; 2025-05-29 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-05-29 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-05-29 | 3270.105 | High Chairs; 2025-05-29 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-05-29 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent; 2025-05-29 | 3270.61 | Measurement and use of indoor child care space; 2025-05-29 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
May 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-05-213270.14/3270.21
3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2024-05-21 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2024-05-21 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-05-21 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-05-21 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2024-05-21 | 3270.134(b) | Towels labeled and laundered; 2024-05-21 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled
Oct 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-10-203270.14/3270.21
3270.21 | General Health and Safety; 2023-10-20 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2023-10-20 | 3270.106(j) | Prohibit items in crib; 2023-10-20 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2023-10-20 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2023-10-20 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2023-10-20 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2023-10-20 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2023-10-20 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2023-10-20 | 3270.119 | Infant sleep position; 2023-10-20 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2023-10-193270.21
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2023-10-19 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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