Little Steps Academy

745.509 · Licensed Operations Required Fees

Operation has not paid background check fee.

Corrected by May 15, 2026

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

The outdoor play space has three active ant piles and thorny vines around the fence.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2026

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

The a.c unit is accessible to children.

Corrected by Jan 9, 2026

746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

The provider did not report the number of employees that left in 2024 in the allotted timeframe required.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

746.2206(3)(A) · Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach

The classrooms had little to no toys available for children to initiate play. Toys were put up out of reach and had to be retrived by a caregiver.

Corrected by Jan 10, 2025

746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

At the time of the inspection, 2 caregivers did not have pre-service training and did not have the 2 years od required experince in a regulated center.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

746.2415(c)(2) · Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin

The sheets on the infant cribs were not tight fitting and created an entanglement hazard.

Corrected by Jan 10, 2025

746.2405(5) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys

Infant room had a very little selection of toys available for infant engagement.

Corrected by Jan 10, 2025

746.4751(a) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

The playground has multiple tripping hazards including PVC pipes and black rubber covering for the water pipe. There are also holes on the side of the building that need to be filled and leveled out to avoid risk of tripping.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

Report not submitted as of 1/16/2023.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A child did not have their hands washed after diapering.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A caregiver with a pending background check was present and alone with children.

Corrected by Oct 12, 2023

746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

Three children's files were missing the healthcare professional statement.

Corrected by Oct 20, 2023

746.801(5) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Two staff members did not have current attendance records on file.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

746.2203(b) · Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

Caregivers are expected to follow the activity plan to ensure consistency in the children's daily activities.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

There were loose cords hanging from a TV in the classroom.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

746.403(b) · Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

Two children's allergies were not posted in their classrooms or in the kitchen where food gets prepared.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have their food allergy emergency plan on file.

Corrected by Oct 20, 2023

746.4503(a) · Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

A walking child was placed in a crib with a crib bed that was too high, causing risks of the child standing up and falling out, climbing out, and injuring themselves.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

746.1205(a)(3) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

A caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

A child's enrollment form did not have their emergency contact's address.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

746.2405(1) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair

It was observed 3 infants unsupervised while a caregiver was in a room adjacent supervising another group of children.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

It was observed a child having access to an electrical cable that was connected to a wall outlet.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

746.2417(2)(B) · Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

It was observed three infants on high chairs for more that 15 minutes.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

746.1615 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

The operation had 22 children in care with one caregiver, the youngest child was under 12 months old and the oldest was around 11 years old.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

746.631(a) · Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

Tracking system did not have a complete information of the incoming children, did not showed the time of arrival and age of the children in care.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

746.2403(6) · Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway

It was observed children over the age of 2 years old, walking from another room to the infant room.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

746.1203(3)(B) · Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care

It was observed the permit holder supervising and providing care for the infant room and an older children's room while serving meals to the older children group.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2023

746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A child did not have their hands washed after diapering.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2021

746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

Caregiver did not wash hands after changing a diaper.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2021

746.2409(a)(4) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Secure Supports

A child was sleeping in a crib with loose hardware. The child and mattress had sunken almost reaching the floor.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2021

746.305(a)(4) · Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

The operation did not notify licensing of a positive COVID-19 case.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2021

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

A crib did not have a snug fitted sheet covering the mattress.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2021

746.2409(a)(3) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress

A crib mattress was torn up with tape covering the tears making the mattress not washable.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2021

746.3505(e) · Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

Caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing a diaper.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2021

746.3703(a) · People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present

The center staff was present at the center, exposing other staff and children, while being positive for COVID-19.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2021