Stedman Christian Child Care Center

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

Corrected during the visit

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.

Corrected during the visit

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

Corrected during the visit

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

Corrected during the visit

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

Corrected during the visit

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

Corrected during the visit

A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2025

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2025

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2025

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2025

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

Corrected during the visit

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

Corrected during the visit

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

Corrected during the visit