Taking Steps Childcare LLC

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: One caregiver received 19 of the 24 clock hours of required training for the July 2024-July 2025 training year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-11.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  Inspector's note: Documentation of the days and hours worked by staff was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-11.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the required infromation regarding special needs. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-15.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Inspector's note: All three personnel records evaluated lacked the pre-employment affidavit. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-11-11.
• Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: The director received 28 of the required 30 clcok hours of annual training for the May 2024-May 2025 training year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-12.
• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: The parent handbook was reviewed and the following information was missing: 1. The benefits of indoor and outdoor physical activity. 2. The criteria that will be used to determine when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent have not been informed staff is required to received 1 clock hour of training each year related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, steps the center takes to increase employee and parent awareness of child abuse and neglect symptoms and prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; steps the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention; reporting procedures for parents and staff to take when child abuse or neglect is suspected. 4. Inform parents the center is in a gang free zone. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-12-02.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: The caregiver did not receive training in food allergies for the April 2024-April 2025 training year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-11.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
  Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with the parents once the emergency is over. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-02.

• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The center does not have current health inspection for the new location. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-08.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The center does not have a fire inspection for the new location. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-10.

• Critical Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
  Inspector's note: A food allergy plan that has been completed by the child's doctor; signed by the doctor and parent. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-08.
• Critical No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
  Inspector's note: The front door which is labeled as an exit was locked upon my arrival. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The center does not have a current inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/21/24. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-15.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: The information pertaining to inclusive services was not included in the operational policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-15.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Inspector's note: The information on parent rights was not included in the operational policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-15.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: The special care needs information was not included in the admissions form. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Inspector's note: An outdoor maintenance checklist was not available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-05.

• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: There was a board missing on the fence and needs repair. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: The sheet on the crib in the infant room was not snug fit and was loose. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-12.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.