King Steps Academy

The operation is missing information in the emergency preparedness plan on how children younger than 24 months and limited mobility would get out of the home in case of an emergency. Corrected: When added the information to the emergency preparedness plan.

The primary caregiver did not have current first aid training, it expired 7/2025.

The primary caregiver did not have current CPR training, it expired 7/2025.

There is a can of paint behind a curtain next to the water heater in reach of children. Note: Director removed paint can.

There are two stacks of wood in the backyard that could potentially fall over if children were to mess with the small logs. These stacks of wood are 2 feet tall. There is a slide from the play set that is fallen over on the ground. There are sharp round edges on the posts exposed. Note: Photos were taken.

First aid kit in transportation van is missing scissors. Note: Scissors were placed in kit during inspection.

A saucer tree swing is installed on a play structure swing set next to two swings in the same bay.

This had not been done since March 16, 2021.

A screw is sticking out approximately 1 inch from a child's rocking chair where the armrest was. This could poke a child and injure them. Note: Director removed screw during inspection.

The operation does not have written notice informing parents the operation does not carry liability insurance.

A child enrolled does not have an immunization record in their file.

A childs record evaluated did not have an acknowledgment of any special needs.

During a monitoring inspection, the primary caregiver notified inspector that the operation is closed and will be closed for five or more consecutive days and no children are in care.

The operation is lacking a complete emergency preparedness plan. The plan does not include detailed procedures in the event of an emergency.

There are a pile of branches in the backyard and are accessible to the children. A photo was taken.

Two people without a background check was present at the home and around the children in care.

A swimming pool was observed in the backyard with standing water in it.

The operation is lacking a complete emergency preparedness plan. The plan does not include detailed procedures in the event of an emergency.

A child was observed with Vagisil itch cream that was not stored in a locked cabinet. Note: The Primary Caregiver took the cream from the child and placed it on top of a cabinet, making it inaccessible to the children.

The Primary Caregiver was observed applying Vagisil itch cream on a child's back because the child has mosquito bites. The Primary Caregiver does not have written authorization to apply the medication.

The Primary Caregiver is lacking 2 hours in transportation training.

The Primary Caregiver is lacking training in abuse/neglect.

The operation's fire extinguisher has not been serviced since May 2018. Note: The primary caregiver obtained a new fire extinguisher during the inspection.