A Step Above Preparatory Academy Inc.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Two childre's files have screen shots for their immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-25.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Inspector's note: The loose fill has grass growing through out it and needs maintained to ensure it meets the required depth. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-10-09.
• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: A 2 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the swing. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-09-16.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: A pole in the back building was observed to be missing paint and exposing not only the sheet rock but a metal bracket. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
• Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
  Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge did not have access to personnel and children files while the director was away. Note: It was discussed with the director that access must be given to the caregiver left in charge while both directors are out of the building. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Install new Battery in Each CO Detector Annually
  Inspector's note: The smoke detectors in the front of the building are beeping. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-18.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers have affidavits that do not have a notary stamp on them. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-09-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: The loose fill is not at the required six inches according to the heigth of the climbing structure. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-29.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Inspector's note: The staff files were not available during my inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-19.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: A board is broken in half and hanging loose on the hand rail to the ramp leading into the back building. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-29.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
  Inspector's note: The infant caregivers are using the hand washing sink to wash bottles as well as washing hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-27.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: School age room: The cork board on the wall is peeling. The wall near the restroom is peeling. Ceiling Tiles are drooping in the restroom. The vent fan in the restroom is visibly dusty. The white shelf is missing a chunk of material on the top exposing a screw. Outside: On the play structure there is a broken support clamp. Paint is peeling on two of the hand rails used for the ladder part of the climbing structure. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-27.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.