A Step Ahead Day Care
PHILADELPHIA, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address7802 CASTOR AVENUE 1ST FLO, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19152
CountyPhiladelphia
Phone(215) 722-4700
Operating details
Capacity87
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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7802 CASTOR AVENUE 1ST FLO, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19152, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/25/2025
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- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk6/25/2025
No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))
At the time of the inspection, peel paint was observed on the right wall in the toddler room Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Provider patched and repainted the wall. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/27/2025 - Medium-High risk6/25/2025
Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician. Non-compliance was corrected on site. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: Provider received the telephone number to the child's physician's office. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/25/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,021/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia County
- Capacity: 87
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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