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Small Steps Day Care School Inc
118 Pleasant Acres Rd, York PA 17402 · License #CER-00250373 · Child Care Center
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- (717) 840-1530
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- Address
- 118 Pleasant Acres Rd, York PA 17402 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 61 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
Documentation of an annual review of the emergency evacuation plan was not on file. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet under a sink in room A and a bottle of bleach/water mix accessible to children in room D. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- 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.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in Room E did not contain tape. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
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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.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a plastic bag in a drawer that was accessible to children in Room H. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
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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.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment in Room I was not two feet apart on three sides during nap.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Documentation of a medication log was not on file for medication at the facility for child 1.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a child did not wash their hands after a diaper change in Room B.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 1 was obtained after the staff members first day caring for children.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the facilities emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Documentation on file for staff member 1 did not include verification of two years' experience working with children. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that hand sanitizer and diaper cream were in the cubbies, within reach of children in the hallway outside of the older toddler classroom. The hand sanitizer and diaper cream were moved out of reach of children during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
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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.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the infant classroom had water marks on it indicating a leak.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. This was posted in a conspicuous location during the inspection.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
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3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
During inspection, it was observed that there was a large screw protruding from a bench on the playground. This was corrected at the time of inspection. The fence surrounding the playground used by the toddler children was falling over on the right side.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
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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.
During the inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit for the 1 year old room (J) was missing soap. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2023
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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.
During the inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the 1 year old room (J) and 1 year old room (I). Peeling paint was corrected at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2023
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3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the onsite inspection, it was observed that all classrooms didn't have an emergency transportation plan posted. This was corrected at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Emergency plan on file did not list lock down procedures
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.21/3270.103 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.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.
In Room I, staff were observed serving pretzel sticks to young toddlers, which are considered a choking hazard for young toddlers.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
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3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Emergency plan on file did not specify a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
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3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Emergency plan on file did not specify a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
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3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
Staff person number 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 9 did not receive emergency plan training after updates were made to the emergency plan.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2022
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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.
Water damage spots were observed on the ceiling tiles in Room D above the vent. Water damage spots were observed on the ceiling tiles in the school age room above the sink
Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
The toilet seat located in the bathroom in Room A was observed to be loose and was not attached properly. This was corrected on site.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
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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.
The green chair in Room D was observed to have exposed foam on the sides and was in disrepair. This was corrected on site.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
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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.
In Room C, fabric toys with a diameter of less than an inch were observed in the play bins accessible to children. Corrected on site.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
Staff person number 6 did not have 2 non family references on file that attested to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Corrected on site.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Emergency plan on file did not list accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 1, 2025 inspection noted: “Documentation of an annual review of the emergency evacuation plan was not on file. This was corrected during the inspection.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 2, 2024 inspection noted: “During the time of inspection, it was observed that the facilities emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. This was corrected during the inspec…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 29, 2022 inspection noted: “During inspection, it was observed that there was a large screw protruding from a bench on the playground. This was corrected at the time of inspection. The fen…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error