Stepping Stones Academy

746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

One child did not have an immunization record on file.

Corrected by Apr 27, 2026

746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

There was no staff list posted at the operation.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2026

746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The building had chipping paint, a damaged ceiling tile, torn changing mat and nap mats and infant equipment and rugs that were not clean.

Corrected by Apr 27, 2026

746.3415(7) · Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

A caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a child's nose.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2026

746.401(2) · Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

The most recent investigation letter and 2936 were not posted at the operation.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2026

746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

The operation was unable to provide documentation showing fire drills were completed in May and June 2024.

Corrected by Jul 15, 2024

745.651(1) · Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

One caregiver who's employment ended more than 7 days ago has not been inactivated from the staff list.

Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

746.401(2) · Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

The operation did not have posted the most recent investigation letter that was provided on 2/22/24.

Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

745.651(2)(A) · Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

The operation did not validate the employee list after 2 caregivers left and are no longer employed.

Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

One infant was present in the infant room without a caregiver present. A toddler aged child was observed alone in a hallway without a caregiver present. Children were in 3 different rooms for naptime with only 2 caregivers present.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

A 6 month old infant again was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

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

A caregiver was present around and responsible for children prior to receiving an eligible background check.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

746.2805(8) · Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

A child was placed in high chair to keep them from running around.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

746.1203(3)(A) · Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children

Both caregivers present had to participate in activities that kept them from supervising children such as opening the door and preparing lunch. They had to leave children unattended multiple times throughout the inspection.

Corrected by Oct 16, 2023

746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

A 6 month old infant was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed. This was corrected when the infant left for the day.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2023

746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

Three caregivers did not have current CPR training that included a hands- on portion as required by minimum standards.

Corrected by Aug 30, 2023

746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A caregiver was out of ratio in the infant room. The caregiver had 8 children in her care with a SAG of 12 - 17 months old.

Corrected by Sep 8, 2022

746.3701(8) · Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

There was a mop bucket filled with water inside of the kitchen accessible to children. ** Director emptied the bucket and put it inside of the utility closet. **

Corrected by Sep 8, 2022

746.2426 · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

There were two children sleeping in highchairs that were laid back during walk through.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2021