Stepping Stones Academy

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff had not used good judgement when she placed her back to child when they were sleeping during naptime nor use self control when a parent confronted her about not wanting to take their child so they could leave the classroom.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs

“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was determined that the staff in the classroom did not promptly attend to a child who was crying in their crib during naptime.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff while supervising children was using their cell phone for personal business while caring for a group of children.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

“It was observed during the walkthrough that a child after their diaper change did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver assisted the child with washing their hands.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

“During my walkthrough I observed a caregiver after changing a child's diaper and cleaning the changing table did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when they washed their hands.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023

746.5209(b) - Doors to Fenced Area Easily Opened By Children

“During the walk through the emergency exit doors located in the both school age classroom, toddler classroom were the dead bolt was locked and was unable to be unlocked except by a key. The pre-k classroom emergency door was dead lock was lock that did not require a key. This was corrected at inspection when they were unlocked.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

“It was observed in the older infant classroom that the changing table pad had rips making the changing table pad from being non-absorbent.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

746.3701(2) - Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered

“It was observed on the playground taht an wire that contacts to the air condition was accessible to children. The wire had black electric tape on the spliced wire.”

The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“It was observed during the walk through in the older infant room that the rubber baseboard was missing exposing sheetrock, an octogan sitting area had rips making in unable to sanitize if soiled. In the hallway leading to school age classroom the return air vent was dirty. (photos taken)”

The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

“It was observed that a slide measuring 28" was present on the playground with no loosefill.”

The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022

746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans

“It was obseved that the toddler classroom was lacking an activity plan posted in their classroom.”

The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“It was observed that the infant room was over ratio by three children. This was corrected at inspection when the children were moved to another classroom.”

The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2022

746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

“Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete address/or phone number for health care professional on parent statement for health statement.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

“One of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking a date of admission on their admission form. This was corrected when the director wrote the date on the admission form.”

Corrected during the visit

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“In the Pre-K 3's classroom a power strip that was laying on a low shelf was lacking plug covers on open plugs. The director corrected both during inspection when plug covers were placed in the power strip.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022

746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

“Three of Twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete school address and/or phone number. This was corrected at inspection when the director wrote the address and/or phone number on admission form.”

Corrected during the visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“It was observed that the corner on the doorway leading into Pre-K classroom was missing sheetrock and the wall was peeling. There was food on the floor in the corner in the walkway of the school age classroom. There was an open package of graham crackers laying on counter in the toddler classroom and a open bottle of apple juice was on a shelf in the school age classroom. Also, in the school age classroom there were two extension cords on the floor that could cause a tripping hazard. (Photo taken) The food was swept up off the floor, open food was removed from classroom and placed in garbage and extension cords were removed from the classroom.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2022

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“Four of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection were lacking a complete addreess for their emergency contact person.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

“One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking phone numbers for persons listed on admission forms as person child is allowed to be release to.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

“Three of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection were lacking a complete address and/or phone number for Physican on their admission form.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during interviews that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they had placed their arm around a child's neck and over their mouth preventing the child from being able to breath properly.”

The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“It was observed that the operational policies was lacking a policy on physical activity.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“It was observed in the toddler restroom a bottle of drano was laying on the floor behind the door in the bathroom and in a classroom that is used as a pathway a wooden pumpkin wiith a wooden stake was laying on the floor. (Photos taken) This was corrected when the director removed both the drano bottle and the pumpkin from the classroom/bathroom.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022

746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

“Three of twelve children's files reviewed during inspection were lacking doctor information and/or parent signature that their child had been examined wiith past year.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

“Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking proof that parent was provided with a copy of operational policies.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

“Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking emergency medical authorization including doctor or medical facility information.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022

746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures

“It was observed during inspection that paper towels were not present in two classroom. Caregivers informed licensing that they use hand sanitizer or baby wipes to wash children and caregivers hands.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2022

746.605(2) - Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number

“Two of twelve children files reviewed during inspection were lacking a complete address for the child.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“During a review of records it was observed infant feeding instructions had not been updated since 12/2021 for 3 children in the infant classroom that are not on table food.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

“Three of twelve children files reviewed during inspection were lacking current immunizations records. A list was left with director of children and missing immunizations.”

The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“It was observed that the operation had not conducted a fire inspection in November after they received their initial permit.”

The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2021

746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram

“It was observed in several classrooms emergency and evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected when the director posted them.”

The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021