First Step Learning Center

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  Inspector's note: 3 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have an hour of child maltreatment training in the training period reviewed. This was corrected at inspection when 2 of the staff members used the current training period child maltreatment training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-25.

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  Inspector's note: 3 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have an hour of child maltreatment training in the training period reviewed. This was corrected at inspection when 2 of the staff members used the current training period child maltreatment training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-25.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: One child had a food allergy plan that was signed by the physician, but not the child's parent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-23.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  Inspector's note: In one of the infant rooms, the handwashing sink was being used for washing bottles. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver and director were informed that the handwashing can't be used for bottles and the bottles were taken to the kitchen. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: One caregiver was missing eight hours of annual training and the required training topics, and five caregivers were missing the required training topics. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-29.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers who had been hired after September of 2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-22.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  Inspector's note: The director was missing training in the following required topics: SIDs and shaken baby, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-22.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: A caregiver stated she had 13 children in care and it was determined she had 15 children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: Based on video footage viewed of the incident, it was determined the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver was observed with her back to the children just prior to when the incident occurred. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-15.

• Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
  Inspector's note: The operation changed 2 infant classroom to classrooms that were utilized by Toddlers and did not notify Child Care Regulation. In addition, the operation is not utilizing 3 classrooms that are counted towards the capacity. One classroom has paint stored on the counter and no furniture in the classroom. Another classroom was utilized as storage. The 3rd classroom was changed to a teacher lounge. I reviewed with the Director Child Care Regulation's required notifications. During the inspection, the classrooms were remeasured and a new permit will be generated to reflect the changes. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Local Licensing Office Phone Number
  Inspector's note: While doing a walk through at the operation there was not a local Licensing office telephone number posted for parents to see. This was corrected at the inspection when contact numbers were posted on the parent board. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Storage
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have incident reports for injuries that were known to have occurred with children in care. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-03-10.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Inspector's note: While reviewing video footage at the operation it was seen that the supervision of children was not ensured when the caregivers ran out the room and children started walking out of the open door. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-02-24.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: While walking the outdoor play area there was not 6 inches of loose fill present underneath the slides. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-24.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.