Stepping Stones Academy

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Medication Records - Name of Child
  Inspector's note: It was observed on medication authorization form used.The children's last names were lacking to whom the medication was administered to. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-19.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: It was observed observed the operation had air return grates and trash on the floor in several classrooms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-26.
• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: It was observed that in the restroom there was a trashcan with dirty pull ups and feces accessible to children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-19.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: During the review of children's records three of ten children were lacking completed admission forms. The children were missing complete address for emergency contact, school information for school age children and/or medical authorization. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-19.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  Inspector's note: It was observed that one of the five classrooms used for children was lacking a current activity plan. The activity plan posted was from 3/22. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-19.

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 Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: It was observed during inspection that the changing pad in a classroom had rips in the top and side. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-13.
• Critical Sanitize Potty-Chairs
  Inspector's note: It was observed the staff were not using sanitizing solution to sanitize potty chairs that were used during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-13.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: During the walkthrough it was observed that there were broken door frams, air return grate was broken, a hole in a door in classroom, restroom with broken toilet and toilet paper on the floor. During the inspection the toilet paper was picked up from the floor. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-20.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: During the review of immunization records 4 of 10 children were lacking update immunization records. A list of children and missing immunizations were left with operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-10.
• Non-critical Written Activity Plans
  Inspector's note: Three of the four classrooms in use during inspection were lacking a current activity plan. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-04.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-04.
• Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-04.

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 Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-14.
• Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-14.