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Small Steps Learning Academy Inc.
2131 Apperson Drive, Salem VA 24153 · License #1107252 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Taren Shancae Taylor Mccoy
- Phone
- (540) 904-6808
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 2131 Apperson Drive, Salem VA 24153 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- James R Basham · (804) 588-2370
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
- Licensed for 120 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · Areas of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The bottom right hinge was not attached to the cabinet door on the right above the sink in the 2 ? year old room. The bottom right corner of the cabinet door would pull away from the cabinet when opened.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: The boys bathroom in the last preschool room on the left side of the hallway contained a Swiffer mop with cleaning solution located on the right side of the bathroom entrance. No children were observed in the area but it was accessible to children.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-160-C · Based on review of staff records the facility failed to maintain complaince with this standard as required.
Evidence: Staff record #1 did not have an updated PPD
- Violation
8VAC20-780-40-E · Based on discussions with administration the facility failed to maintain compliance with this standard as required related to walking field-trips.
Evidence: The preschool classroom walked to the convenience store, located at the edge of their property, to obtain a surprise snack item from the store owner on 4-8-22. The parents were not notified of this outing until after the outing had occurred. Field-trip standards require that parents be notified prior to any field-trip.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 12, 2023 inspection noted: “Evidence: The boys bathroom in the last preschool room on the left side of the hallway contained a Swiffer mop with cleaning solution located on the right side…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 1, 2022 inspection noted: “Evidence: Staff record #1 did not have an updated PPD” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 5, 2022 inspection noted: “Evidence: The preschool classroom walked to the convenience store, located at the edge of their property, to obtain a surprise snack item from the store owner o…” — what has changed since then?
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