Steps to Success Inc
18 QUARRY RD, LEOLA, PA 17540Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 16 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). 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 4 (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
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Promote Development3270.111(c)
Oct 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2025-10-093270.27(c)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-10-09 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-10-09 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-10-09 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-10-09 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-10-09 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-09 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-10-09 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-10-09 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2025-10-09 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2025-10-09 | 3270.133(3) | Name on bottle; 2025-10-09 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-10-09 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-07-243270.32(a)
3270.102(e)/3270.103 | Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and; 2025-07-24 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2025-07-24 | 3270.151(c)(5) | Physician/CRNP assessment; 2025-07-24 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-12-183270.32(a)
3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2024-12-18 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-12-18 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-12-18 | 3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) | Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
Dec 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-12-043270.32(a)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2024-12-04 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-12-04 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2024-12-04 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-12-04 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-12-04 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-12-04 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2024-12-04 | 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) | Each child care space/Emergency master file updated; 2024-12-04 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-12-04 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2024-12-04 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted; 2024-12-04 | 3270.95(a) | Devices must be compliant; 2024-12-04 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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