1st Step Early Learning Center

746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans

Current lesson plans were unavailable to review for two classrooms. Lesson plan posted was dated from 6/30 to 7/04.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Observed broken toys, an open bag of planting soil and loose trash on the playground.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Observed holes, and chipped paint in the infant, toddler and preschool room.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

746.4813(a) · Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

6FT of usezone around the mulit-person tricylce was not observed.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

One infant was observed to be asleep in a restrictive device during inspection.

Corrected by Sep 26, 2024

746.2409(a)(2) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

Two infants were napping in a crib that did not have a sheet.

Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

One child did not have current immunizations on file.

Corrected by Oct 2, 2024

746.4003(b) · First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

The operation had antibiotic ointment inside of the first aid kit that expired in of May 2020. This was corrected when it was removed from the first aid kit.

Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

746.2431 · Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

The operation was not completing an infant daily report for two infants in care or sharing the information that would be included on the report with the parents.

Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

746.1205(a)(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

One staff did not know the correct number of children they had in care and was responsible for.

Corrected by Sep 18, 2024

746.1105(4) · Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

Two staff did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations.

Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

746.501(a)(20) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The operation's operational policies did not include parent's rights.

Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

746.1613(a) · Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

During nap time there were 13 children ages 9 months to 4 years old with one caregiver. There was nobody else in the building.

Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies were missing the following: - infant safe sleep - promotion of indoor/outdoor activities

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023

746.2405(2) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

A 9-month-old non-walking infant was observed sleeping on a sleeping mat.

Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

Two out of six children files reviewed were missing updated immunization records.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2023