Joy In Every Step Daycare

3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

“During a Renewal inspection on 7/17/26 Cert rep observed the full length gate doors between the Main Room and the lobby were locked. These locked gates obstructed the emergency exits from the Main Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

“During a renewal inspection on 7/17/26 Cert rep observed that Children 1, 2, and 3's emergency contact master in their file was updated, however an updated copy was not included in the transportation binder. Specifically the copies of Children 1, 2, & 3's emergency contact forms in the transportation binder was missing the parental consent signatures for emergency medical care and first aid which were present on the master copies in their files.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

“During a Renewal inspection on 7/17/26-7/31/26 review of fire drill log determined that on consecutive fire drills 6/18/26, and 7/13/26, the facility used the same hypothetical location of the fire: Playground.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

“During a renewal inspection 7/17/26-7/31/26 review of children's files determined that Child 5's health report dated 5/11/26 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026

3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

“During a renewal inspection on 7/17/26 Cert Rep observed the bathroom in the hallway by the Back Room, did not have a handwashing sign.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“During a renewal inspection on 7/17/26-7/31/26 review of children's files determined that Child 5's agreement did not note the services to be provided to the child and family.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026

3270.66(a)/3270.76 Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces

“During an renewal inspection on 7/17/26 Cert rep observed Hanging electrical, and other hanging cords(pulling hazard) and stacked tools and construction equipment where children could access them in an unlocked mechanical closet in the hallway. Additionally Cert Rep observed wall paint labeled "keep out of reach of children in this unlocked mechanical closet as well.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“During a renewal inspection on 7/17/26-7/31/26 Staff 1 & 3 did not have documentation that they received emergency plan training within 90 days of their date of hire. See LIS code sheet for date of hire. It was reported that Staff 1 & 3 were trained on the emergency plan, however there was no training record for Cert Rep to review.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026

3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4) Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times

“During a renewal inspection on 7/17/26-7/31/26 review of children's files determined that Child 4's agreement did not include the fee amount, arrival and departure time.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

“During a Renewal inspection on 7/17/26 Cert rep observed the following regarding supervision: 4 children(1 Older toddler, 1 preschooler, and 2 young school age) were present with Staff Persons 2, and 3. Staff Person 2 named and identified 1 preschool child as being in their assigned group. Staff Person 3 named and identified 2 young school aged children as being in their assigned group. When Cert Rep questioned this, Cert Rep was told that the unnamed older toddler Child was in Staff Person 1's group. Staff Person 1 was not present with the child in their assigned group, prior to entering the room with Cert Rep. Cert Rep questioned this and was told that the child was in Staff 1's group, while Staff 1 was in the office with Cert Rep.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026

3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted

“During a renewal inspection on 7/17/26 Cert Rep observed that the daily schedule and emergency medical transportation plan was not posted in the Main Rom or the Back Room, which are both child care spaces.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

“During a renewal inspection on 7/17/26 Cert rep observed balls, blocks and Connect Blocks, which measured at 0.5 inches in diameter, on an accessible shelf of the Main room where children were observed to be present. It was reported that one of the children present in this area by these toys was an older toddler child, who is know to be putting things in their mouth.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“During an initial inspection on 4/2/26 Cert rep observed liquid Lysol, cans of wall spackle and cans of wall paint in two unlocked Mechanical closets in the hallway between child care spaces and liquid plumber and ant killer in unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Small Back Room. These items were labeled "keep out of reach of children."”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

“During an initial inspection on 4/2/26 Cert rep observed Hanging electrical, and other hanging cords(pulling hazard) and stacked tools and construction equipment where children could access them in an unlocked mechanical closet in the hallway.During an initial inspection on 4/2/26 Cert rep observed peeling paint on lower part of the long wall in the Small Back Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026

3270.71 Heat Source

“During an initial inspection on 4/2/26 Cert rep observed an accessible hot water heater with hot water pipes in an unlocked closet in the front bathroom of the Main Room. The water heater and pipes did not have protective guards or insulation that would prevent direct contact. The hot water heater had a warning label noting the device could be hot.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026