Small Steps Child Development Center

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The preschool classroom was not maintained as licensed space. The carpet of the classroom was dirty with stains, a toaster oven was stored on top of chairs, and plastic packaging bags from toys were accessible. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-01.
• Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  Inspector's note: An evacuation diagram was not posted in the multipurpose classroom where PreK and School Age Children were present doing activities. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the evacuation diagram. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Inspector's note: The operation had not validated their background check list since 1/14/26. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director validate the list. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The floors and two rugs in the school-aged classroom were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The hallway floor leading to the outdoor play area was observed dirty with stains and the floor of the van used to transport children had trash and food debris on the floor of the van. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-16.

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 Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-07-15.
• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-22.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Inspector's note: One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-07-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.

• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-21.

• Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection, operation director did not have the following annual training topics: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-10.
• Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-27.
• Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection, operation director did not have annual required topics for children under 24 months: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Understanding early childhood brain development. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-13.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-13.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-06.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection, the school-aged classroom had a torn sofa. The floors in the operation were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The floors in the infant room were observed with dirt stains while infants were crawling on them. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-27.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-23.

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-26.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection two toddlers were observed sitting in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-10.
• Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-26.
• 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: During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-10.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-09.
• Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a crib wearing a bib and pacifier lanyard. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-10.

• Critical Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: At time of inspection a diaper trash can did not have a lid cover in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-05.