Stepping Stones Daycare

PITTSBURG, KSFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$952/mo

Contact information

Address406 N Tucker Ave, Pittsburg, KS, 66762

CityPITTSBURG, KS 66762

CountyCrawford

Phone620-249-8806

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateApril 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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406 N Tucker Ave, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, PITTSBURG, KS 66762

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/13/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk3/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (a) A completed medical record on the form provided by the department shall be on file for each child under 10 years of age enrolled for care and for each child under 16 years of age living in the child care facility and shall include the following:

    One of 6 children did not have a complete Medical Record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010220)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk3/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-117 Health care requirements for children under 16 years of age and recordkeeping. (c) Immunizations for each child, including each child of the provider under 16 years of age shall be current as medically appropriate and shall be maintained current for protection from the diseases specified in K.A.R. 28-1-20(d). A record of each child's immunizations shall be obtained not later than 60 calendar days after the child's initial enrollment in a child care facility and shall be maintained on the child's medical record.

    One of 6 children did not have an updated immunization record on file. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010220)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk3/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (f) A refrigerator shall be available for the storage of perishable foods. Refrigerated medications shall be in a locked box.

    Bottle of antibiotics was in the refrigerator, not in a locked box. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010220)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk3/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (4) Sharp instruments shall be stored in drawers or cabinets equipped with childproof devices to prevent access by children or stored out of reach of children.

    Razors were found in the shower within reach of children. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010220)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk3/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (i) (1) The outdoor play area shall be fenced if the play area adjoins that of another child care facility, as defined in K.S.A. 65-503 and amendments thereto, or if the area surrounding, or the conditions existing outside, the play area present hazards that could be dangerous to the safety of the children, which may include any of the following:

    Bottle of Tiki Torch Fuel was accessible to children, located in the play area. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010220)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk3/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-115 Facility. (g) (2) All medications shall be in locked storage or stored out of the reach of children under 10 years of age.

    A bottle of medication was on the dresser of an unlocked bedroom. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010220)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk3/13/2025

    K.A.R. 28-4-129 Swimming and wading activities. (a) (2) If a pool, a hot tub, or a spa is on the premises, it shall be constructed, maintained, and used in such a manner as to safeguard the lives and health of the children.

    Covered hot tub full of water did not have a lock. (Licensing survey — Annual Survey — 24-010220)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

22Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$952/month

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Typical prices in Kansas run about $724/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Kansas by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PITTSBURG, Crawford County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 0

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