Small Steps Child Development Center

No se registraron infracciones en esta inspección.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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 se registraron infracciones en esta inspección.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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 se registraron infracciones en esta inspección.

No se registraron infracciones en esta inspección.

No se registraron infracciones en esta inspección.

No se registraron infracciones en esta inspección.

• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-07-15.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-22.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-07-15.

No se registraron infracciones en esta inspección.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-17.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.

• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-27.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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 se registraron infracciones en esta inspección.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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 se registraron infracciones en esta inspección.

• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Report Number of Employees
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-01-23.

• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): At time of inspection, three staff files did not have completed annual training. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-26.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.
• No grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): At time of inspection directors file only had one hour out of thirty annual hours required. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-26.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): During inspection, it was observed toddlers going to the office alone without caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-10.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): At time of inspection, one caregiver did not have current CPR/First Aid certification. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-02-09.
• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): 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.

• Grave Redacción oficial (en inglés): Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Nota del inspector (en inglés): During inspection of transportation vehicle, it was observed broken glass pieces on van floor. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-05.