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Stepping Stones Daycare And Ps Inc
201 E Walton Ave, Altoona PA 16602 · License #CER-00243493 · Child Care Center
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- (814) 946-0180
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- 201 E Walton Ave, Altoona PA 16602 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 37 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, were observed to lack documentation of renewing their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. As evidenced by a certificate dated 05/03/2022 in the file for staff #1, a certificate dated 11/6/2025 in the file of staff person #2, and a certificate dated 04/25/2023 in the file for staff person #3.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons # 3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility after 12/09/2025 if documented clearances are not on file.
The files for staff #3 and staff #4 were observed to lack all required clearances. This was evidenced by the file for staff person #3 containing a PA State Police Clearance dated 10/21/20 and a Pa child abuse dated 10/26/2020. The file for Staff person #4 lacked NJ state CARI (child abuse record information check) clearances.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for staff person #4 was observed to lack documentation of acquiring a certificate of competence in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
The facility was observed to have a medication log signed by the parent but lacked a date of the signature.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.
Staff persons were observed over room capacity in the toddler room which is measured for 5 children. This was evidenced by staff caring for 7 childen in the toddler room. Staff person #1 was observed caring for 5 1-year-olds in the Toddler room along with Staff person #6 who was observed caring for 1 infant and 1 older toddler in the toddler room.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility was observed to lack a written policy that addresses Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The facility was observed to lack a posting of the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location
Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The facility was observed to be providing a letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parent of each enrolled child, however, this letter was observed to lack information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The facility's Preschool room was observed to have a carpeted toe kick that was torn and frayed along the top.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
The facility was observed to have a Highchair with a wide base but lacked a T-shaped safety strap. This was evidenced by staff explaining the strap was sent to laundry but hasn't yet returned.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The files for children #1, #2, #3, and #4 were observed to lack documentation of providing the family with the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to lack documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training
Corrected by Aug 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility's Emergency Plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
It was observed a waste receptacle located in the kitchen area of the infant room did not contain a lid containing used tissues that contained human secretions.
Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
It was observed in the infant diaper area and in the bathroom that a lidded waste receptacle was not available.
Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
It was observed in the preschool room, a cracked bin and a wooden oven with a large crack causing pinching and splinters. It was also observed in the infant/toddler room a torn rest mat.
Corrected by May 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
A crib in the infant room was observed to have bite marks on the upper rail.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
It was observed in the infant room 3 diaper creams that were not labeled with the name of the child for whom it is intended for.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.134(b) · Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The director shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.
In the infant room, it was observed that all the staff and children are using the same towel to dry their hands after hand washing.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
In the infant room, it was observed that bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised due to the fact she was the only staff present in the toddler room while staff #2 and staff #3 were present in the adjacent infant room with the adjoining door opened. Staff person #1 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter training, 10-hour health and safety training, and Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During an unannounced visit, observed rest equipment labeled for child #1, an infant. The rest equipment had loose fitted sheets causing a suffocation hazard.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
Observed children #1 and #2 sleeping in pack and plays that were less that 2 feet apart from one another.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
At the time of the unannounced visit, cert rep observed child #2, an infant sleeping in a pack and play with a hard, plastic mobile activity arch present in the pack and play over the infant's body.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · The Legal Entity will arrange for all staff employed by the facility at the time this POC is accepted to attend a minimum of 3 hours in person training on supervision conducted by ELRC Region 6 staff. The training must be approved by the Department prior to staff attending.
**At approximately 10:15, on 10-20-23 cert rep had staff #1, #2, and #3 identify the children for whom they were responsible. Staff #1 who was present in the toddler room, named 3 toddlers. Staff #2 who was sitting in a chair at the threshold of the toddler and infant room named 2 infants and 1 toddler. However, one of the infants, child #1 was sleeping in a bouncer located on the other side of a half wall that runs halfway up from the floor located across the room from where staff #2 was sitting and child #5, the other infant, was sleeping in a pack and play on the far side of the other half wall that runs from ceiling to floor and covers approximately half the width of the infant room. Therefore, staff #2 could not properly supervise child #1 or child #5. Staff #3 named 2 toddlers. However, staff #3 was present in the infant room and 1 toddler was present in the toddler room; and the other toddler they named was also named by staff #1. No staff named child #3 and child #4 who were present in the infant room.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · The legal entity will contact ELRC 6 to arrange for Start-up TA to conduct a minimum of 1 classroom observation per month in the Infant and toddler rooms over a period of 4 months. The legal entity will work with ELRC staff to implement any recommendations made from classroom observations.
***At approximately 10:15, on 10-20-23 cert rep had staff #1, #2, and #3 identify the children for whom they were responsible. Staff #1 who was present in the toddler room, named 3 toddlers. Staff #2 who was sitting in a chair at the threshold of the toddler and infant room named 2 infants and 1 toddler. However, one of the infants, child #1 was sleeping in a bouncer located on the other side of a half wall that runs halfway up from the floor located across the room from where staff #2 was sitting and child #5, the other infant, was sleeping in a pack and play on the far side of the other half wall that runs from ceiling to floor and covers approximately half the width of the infant room. Therefore, staff #2 could not properly supervise child #1 or child #5. Staff #3 named 2 toddlers. However, staff #3 was present in the infant room and 1 toddler was present in the toddler room; and the other toddler they named was also named by staff #1. No staff named child #3 and child #4 who were present in the infant room.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
At approximately 10:15, on 10-20-23 cert rep had staff #1, #2, and #3 identify the children for whom they were responsible. Staff #1 who was present in the toddler room, named 3 toddlers. Staff #2 who was sitting in a chair at the threshold of the toddler and infant room named 2 infants and 1 toddler. However, one of the infants, child #1 was sleeping in a bouncer located on the other side of a half wall that runs halfway up from the floor located across the room from where staff #2 was sitting and child #5, the other infant, was sleeping in a pack and play on the far side of the other half wall that runs from ceiling to floor and covers approximately half the width of the infant room. Therefore, staff #2 could not properly supervise child #1 or child #5. Staff #3 named 2 toddlers. However, staff #3 was present in the infant room and 1 toddler was present in the toddler room; and the other toddler they named was also named by staff #1. No staff named child #3 and child #4 who were present in the infant room.
Corrected by Jan 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · The operator will develop and ensure all staff actively use a hands-free method to identify the children's names and ages assigned in their supervisory group.
**At approximately 10:15, on 10-20-23 cert rep had staff #1, #2, and #3 identify the children for whom they were responsible. Staff #1 who was present in the toddler room, named 3 toddlers. Staff #2 who was sitting in a chair at the threshold of the toddler and infant room named 2 infants and 1 toddler. However, one of the infants, child #1 was sleeping in a bouncer located on the other side of a half wall located across the room from where staff #2 was sitting. Therefore, staff #2 could not properly supervise child #1. Staff #3 named 2 toddlers. However, staff #3 was present in the infant room and 1 toddler was present in the toddler room; and the other toddler they named was also named by staff #1. No staff named child #3 and child #4 who were present in the infant room.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · The legal entity will contact ELRC 6 to arrange for Start-up TA to conduct a minimum of 1 classroom observation per month in the Infant and toddler rooms over a period of 4 months. The legal entity will work with ELRC staff to implement any recommendations made from classroom observations.
***At approximately 10:15, on 10-20-23 cert rep had staff #1, #2, and #3 identify the children for whom they were responsible. Staff #1 who was present in the toddler room, named 3 toddlers. Staff #2 who was sitting in a chair at the threshold of the toddler and infant room named 2 infants and 1 toddler. However, one of the infants, child #1 was sleeping in a bouncer located on the other side of a half wall located across the room from where staff #2 was sitting. Therefore, staff #2 could not properly supervise child #1. Staff #3 named 2 toddlers. However, staff #3 was present in the infant room and 1 toddler was present in the toddler room; and the other toddler they named was also named by staff #1. No staff named child #3 and child #4 who were present in the infant room.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At approximately 10:15, on 10-20-23 cert rep had staff #1, #2, and #3 identify the children for whom they were responsible. Staff #1 who was present in the toddler room, named 3 toddlers. Staff #2 who was sitting in a chair at the threshold of the toddler and infant room named 2 infants and 1 toddler. However, one of the infants, child #1 was sleeping in a bouncer located on the other side of a half wall located across the room from where staff #2 was sitting. Therefore, staff #2 could not properly supervise child #1. Staff #3 named 2 toddlers. However, staff #3 was present in the infant room and 1 toddler was present in the toddler room; and the other toddler they named was also named by staff #1. No staff named child #3 and child #4 who were present in the infant room.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
During an unannounced visit, cert rep observed child #1, an infant sleeping in a bouncer; and child #2 sleeping in a pack and play with the base attached approximately halfway up from the bottom frame and hooked along the perimeter of the equipment causing a lack in support and therefore, not a flat, firm, surface as per the recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
At the time of the unannounced visit, cert rep observed child #1 present in the infant room. However, there was not an emergency contact form present in the child care space.
Corrected by Dec 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Based on conversations with staff, child #1 was in possession of a utility knife with the blade opened.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
Based on conversations with staff, child #1 was in possession of a utility knife with the blade opened. Furthermore, no staff had knowledge of how child #1 obtained said knife.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
Based on conversations with staff, child #1 was in possession of a utility knife with the blade opened. Furthermore, no staff had knowledge of how child #1 obtained said knife.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The file for Staff Person #1, #2, #3, #4, and staff person #5 was observed not to have completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
It was observed in the preschool outdoor play space, on the right-hand side of a Little Tikes slide a crack with sharp plastic sticking out causing scraping. It was also observed that stagnant water and dirty wet leaves where in the large blue boat sandbox. It was observed in the indoor large playroom a lid to a big blue tote was cracked.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
It was observed in the infant room an infant sleeping in a bouncy chair and an infant sleeping in a swing. There was no documentation of a medical reason for the infants to sleep in this position on file.
Corrected by May 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The health report on file for child #1 did not contain documentation of an influenza immunization being administered within the last year in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected by May 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
It was observed on the day of inspection a Tylenol bottle in the locked medication box not labeled to identify the name of the child for whom the medication was intended for.
Corrected by May 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
It was observed on the day of inspection a bottle of Tylenol was expired.
Corrected by May 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement on file for Child#2 was observed not to contain the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
A plastic bag was observed in the toddler play space.
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
It was observed that there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of cribs while infants were sleeping.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.
Shale measuring less than 1 inch in diameter was observed in the outdoor play space were toddlers play. Mulch measuring less than 1 inch in diameter was observed in the outdoor play space were toddlers play
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
Scissors, water, tape and tweezers were observed to be missing from the facility's Outdoors First Aid Kit.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
It was observed in the toddler outdoor play area exposed splintering boards and exposed bolts from boards on the ground of the play space potentially causing scraping and cutting. It was observed that 4 inches of stagnant and dirty water was in the blue Step 2 Boat causing unsanitary conditions.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
It was observed that the large green and wooden embedded play structure had peeling paint on the bottom poles.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
A red play stove was observed to be cracked in the preschool area. A cracked push lawnmower and cracked tiles on top floor of red/tan/blue rock climb slide and torn netting on Little Tikes playhouse were observed in the outdoor preschool play area. It was also observed that a cracked pink/purple push toy and exposed bolts in the Little Tikes Red/Yellow and Purple/Pink Riding cars in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
It was observed that the loose fill surface under the embedded large green play structure did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission due to there only being approximately 5 inches of loose fill in place.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement on file for child #2 was observed not to contain documentation of persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The Emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to include information if the child has special disabilities, allergies, medical or dietary information necessary in an emergency situation, medications or special conditions of the child.
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.
It was observed that an infant 6 months of age or younger was not being held while being bottle fed.
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
It was observed that the facility did not provide the parent of each child in the facility with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for child #2 was observed not to have documentation of an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
At approximately 11:50 AM on 7/19/21 observed Staff #1 caring for 19 preschoolers. Staff #2 and #3 who had also been assigned preschoolers had left the classroom. Staff #3 went to another room, and Staff #2 went to meet the delivery man for lunch orders.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
2nd citation. Previously cited on 4/7/21. At approximately 11:50 AM on 7/19/21 observed Staff #1 caring for 19 preschoolers. Staff #2 and #3 who had also been assigned the responsibility for supervision of the preschoolers had left the classroom. Staff #3 went to another room, and Staff #2 went to meet the delivery man for lunch orders.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 25, 2025 inspection noted: “The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, were observed to lack documentation of renewing their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 29, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility was observed to have a medication log signed by the parent but lacked a date of the signature.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 21, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility's Emergency Plan did not address continuity of operations.” — what has changed since then?
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