Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Inspector's note: When reviewing the handbook, applications and operational policy there was no signed verification that the parents were aware of their parent rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-10.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Inspector's note: Three out of the ten children files reviewed did not have the correct emergency contact. The information provided was parent contact when it should be a acquaintance or another family member. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-10.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-03.
• Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  Inspector's note: One out of ten children's files did not have a health statement to review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-03-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

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 - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: There was no crib in the infant room that had three infants aged 10-15 months old. The ten month old infant is a non walking infant. NOTE: This was corrected when a crib that was stored outside the classroom was brought into the infant room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: One of eight children's records did not have a current immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-24.
• Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  Inspector's note: During lunch time, only four of the required five nutritional components were provided for children. Ramen noodles, corn, pineapple, and milk. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-27.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Inspector's note: One of eight children's records did not include a signed emergency medical authorization. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-03.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
  Inspector's note: While reviewing staff records, six of eight records, including the director's, did not have verification of the required annual training hours: director had 20.75 of 30; three employees had 18 of 24; one employee had 4 of 24; and one employee had 21 of 24. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-30.

No infractions recorded at this 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.

• Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-04.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: The afterschool room was over ratio by 1 when there were 27 children ranging in ages 6-11 years old with one caregiver. The infant room was left out of ratio by 3 when a caregiver left out leaving the room out of ratio. The toddler room was left out of ratio by 1 when a caregiver left out of the room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-04.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: Several cribs in the infant room sheets were observed to be loose and not snug fitting on the mattress that the infants were sleeping on. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-04.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: An accumulation of dust was observed on the ceiling fans in the after-school room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-11.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: The afterschool room was over ratio. There were 30 children ranging in ages 3-12 years old with one caregiver. The room was over ratio by 4. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-11.

• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  Inspector's note: A container that contained bottles and cups with milk in them were on the diaper changing table. This was corrected when the container was moved to a counter located by a sink. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-28.
• Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed twice conducting a diaper change and did not wash her hands afterwards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-28.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after diaper changing. This was corrected when she was told to wash the child's hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-28.
• Critical Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
  Inspector's note: The 2-year-old room had 13 children with one teacher. Based upon the standard this age group was out of ratio by 2 children. This was corrected when the 2 children were moved to the 3-year-old room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
  Inspector's note: Based on the interviews and inspections conducted, the after schoolteachers were playing PG children's Netflix movies. According to the Netflix rating PG is considered Parental Guidance suggested. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-03-30.
• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was observe changing a child's diaper on the floor rug that children walk and play on. This was corrected when the rug was removed, and a changing mat was placed in the room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.