A Step Ahead Day Care
Licensed for 87 children. Takes CCW and runs Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts.
7802 Castor Avenue 1st Flo, Philadelphia, PA, 19152
Listing details last changed Jun 29, 2026
A Step Ahead Day Care is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Capacity
87
License & details for A Step Ahead Day Care
- Facility type
- Child care center
- Child care provided at any one time for seven or more children who are not related to the operator. Source: 55 Pa. Code §3270.4, PA Department of Human Services (opens in a new tab)
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Sep 1, 2027
- School district
- Philadelphia City SD
- County
- Philadelphia
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- State Pre-KChildcare subsidy vouchers
License and inspection timeline for A Step Ahead Day Care
First licensed
September 2026
less than a year on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Philadelphia
| Measure | This center | Typical in Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 87 children | 50 children |
| Years licensed | 0.1 years | 0.6 years |
Philadelphia has 1,227 licensed centers. A Step Ahead Day Care is one of 111 that offer Pre-K and one of 1,071 that accept child care subsidy.
Where A Step Ahead Day Care is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Paying for care in Pennsylvania
Child Care Works (CCW) (opens in a new tab) is Pennsylvania’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DHS OCDEL, through local Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs).
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Tour checklist for A Step Ahead Day Care
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Questions parents ask about A Step Ahead Day Care
Does A Step Ahead Day Care accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists A Step Ahead Day Care as accepting child care subsidy, such as Pennsylvania's child care subsidy program (CCW). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
Does A Step Ahead Day Care offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists A Step Ahead Day Care as taking State Pre-K (Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is A Step Ahead Day Care licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 87 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is A Step Ahead Day Care licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Pennsylvania record lists A Step Ahead Day Care's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 26, 2026 · Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services public records · Check this license on COMPASS Provider Search (Pennsylvania) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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