Stepping Stone Learning/Development Center

When reviewing the handbook, applications and operational policy there was no signed verification that the parents were aware of their parent rights.

Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity was not available for review in the operational policy.

One out of ten children's files did not have a health statement to review.

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.

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.

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.

During lunch time, only four of the required five nutritional components were provided for children. Ramen noodles, corn, pineapple, and milk.

One of eight children's records did not include a signed emergency medical authorization.

One of eight children's records did not have a current immunization record.

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.

Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket.

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.

An accumulation of dust was observed on the ceiling fans in the after-school room.

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.

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.

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.

A caregiver was observed twice conducting a diaper change and did not wash her hands afterwards.

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.

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.

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.

A caregiver failed to notify the parent of an infant who fell and bumped head while inside of the crib by sending a message on the daycare app or during pick up.

The operation failed to notify licensing within 48 hours of being informed that an infant in their care was taken to the emergency room. The operation was notified through the daycare?s app. on 12/15/22.

One out of ten employees was missing 16 hours of pre-service training and she was hired in November 2021.

All the fire extinguishers in the building were last serviced in February 2021. This was corrected when a company was called during the inspection to come and service them.

The Children's Product Certification form that was posted had a date of 2-11-2020. This was corrected when the director resigned the form and dated it.

Five out of eight records were missing the address for the emergency contact.

Five out of eight children's records were missing a special needs statement.