Dps Ece Steck Elementary

2.510.E · There must be one (1) staff member for each fifteen (15) children in attendance.

At the time of the inspection observed SM1 enter the cafeteria from the playground to get an ice pack, leaving SM2 alone on the playground 21 children. Correction: Immediately (3/26/26) ensure program has (1) staff member for every 15 children. Corrected at time of inspection SM1 returned outside so SM2 was no longer alone. Provide a written plan of action along with the overall response. Correct by 03/26/2026

Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

A bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on a bookshelf near the classroom door. Correction: Immediately (4/22/25) ensure all items labeled Keep out of reach of children" are in accessible to children at all times. The bottle of sanitizer was moved to a shelf out of reach of children at the time of the inspection. NO RESPONSE Required. Correct by 04/22/2025

Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

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2.230.B · Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

A black and yellow plastic storage bin with a cracked lid and a blue and green slide with a broken handle accessible to children on the preschool playground posing a possible hazard. Correction: Immediately (4/22/25) ensure all indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings are sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Provide a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 04/22/2025

Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

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2.237.H · In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.

An uncovered electrical outlet on the wall near restroom and a power strip with three uncovered outlets and on the floor near the teachers desk. Correction: Immediately (5/22/24) ensure electrical outlets have protective covers. Provider covered all of the uncovered outlets at the time of the inspection. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 05/22/2024

Corrected by May 22, 2024

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2.217.A.14 · Staff to Child Ratios by ages of children and number of staff- 6 weeks to 18 months (infants):1 staff member to 5 infants; 12 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 5 toddlers; 24 months to 36 months: 1 staff member to 7 toddlers; 2-1/2 years to 3 years:1 staff member to 8 children; 3 years to 4 years: 1 staff member to 10 children; 4 years to 5 years: 1 staff member to 12 children; 5 years and older: 1 staff member to 15 children; Mixed-age group 2-1/2 yrs to 6 yrs: 1 staff member to 10 children.

17 children and 1 staff member on the preschool playground at the time of the inspection. Correction: Immediately (5/22/24) ensure staff-child ratio is in compliance with the appropriate child to staff ratios. Provide a written plan of action, along with a written statement of compliance within the overall response. Correct by 05/22/2024

Corrected by May 22, 2024

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7.702.71.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.

A bottle of sunscreen accessible to children on top of a set of plastic drawer organizers in the restroom of the classroom. Correction: Immediately (10/3/2023) ensure that all items labeled "keep out of reach of children" are inaccessible to children at all times. Staff moved the sunscreen to a higher shelf at the time of the inspection making it inaccessible. NO RESPONSE REQUIRED. Correct by 10/03/2023

Corrected by Oct 3, 2023

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