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A Step Above Learning Center

207 Hutchinson, Kalamazoo MI 49001 · License #DC390248184 · Center

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Capacity 60 childrenLast inspected Dec 20, 2024
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TransportationPre-schoolSchool AgeInfant/ToddlerFood ServiceBefore/After School
  • Licensed for 60 children
1
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Michigan MiLEAP
2
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.5
Michigan average
1.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Michigan MiLEAP, Child Care Licensing Bureau
Dec 20, 2024 — Interim
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    R 400.8545(3) · R 400.8545(3) Fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall be properly mounted, inspected, and maintained in accordance with NFPA(10). The fire extinguisher shall bear a tag indicating the last date of inspection or service and the initials of the person who performed the inspection or service.

    The fire extinguishers were not being checked monthly and a written log maintained.

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Sep 4, 2024 — Special Investigation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 3, 2021 — Special Investigation
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    R 400.8140 · R 400.8140 1 Discipline. (2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, biting, pinching, or inflicting other forms of corporal punishment.

    Ms. Weier denied ever spanking Child A while in care. - I interviewed child care staff members, Sarah Mavis, aIR is Hoye. and Alece Brown-Perry who all deny ever seeing Ms. Weier spank Child A or any other child in care. We spoke to Child B & C's Mother, Child D's Mother, and Child E. F, & G's Mother who had no concerns about the center and have never witnessed or heard about Ms. Weier or any other child care staff members spanking any children in care.

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  • Violation

    R 400.8140 · R 400.8140 Discipline. (2) All of the following means of punishment are prohibited: (d) Inflicting mental or emotional punishment, such as humiliating, shaming, or threatening a child.

    Ms. Weier denied ever calling Child A the "N word," "evil;' or any other names. interviei~nfed child care staff members, SarRi anvisq, a!Foye, and Alece Brown-Perry who all deny ever hearing Ms. Weier use any racial slurs or inappropriately talking to a child in care. We spoke to Child B & C;s Mother, Child D's Mother, and Child E. E. & G's Mother who had no concerns about the center and have never heard Ms. Weier or any other child care staff members calling any children derogatory names.

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Dec 20, 2024 inspection noted: “The fire extinguishers were not being checked monthly and a written log maintained.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 3, 2021 inspection noted: “Ms. Weier denied ever spanking Child A while in care. - I interviewed child care staff members, Sarah Mavis, aIR is Hoye. and Alece Brown-Perry who all deny eve…” — what has changed since then?

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