Small Steps Child Development Center

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The floors and two rugs in the school-aged classroom were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The hallway floor leading to the outdoor play area was observed dirty with stains and the floor of the van used to transport children had trash and food debris on the floor of the van.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

One of five staff records reviewed did not have a pre-affidavit on file.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

Three of six children's records reviewed did not have current immuizations in their file.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

One of five staff records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

At time of inspection, a school-aged child was seen sleeping in front of entrance/exit of class. This was corrected at inspection.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

At time of inspection, a toddler caregiver stated class had twelve children when they had nine.

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

At time of inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in crib wearing a bib.

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

At time of inspection two infants were observed to be in class with children 18 months older than the youngest.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

At time of inspection, director and operations driver did not have updated transportation training certificate with exam attached to it.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

At time of inspection, director did not have current transportation training.

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

At time of inspection, operation director did not have annual required topics for children under 24 months: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Understanding early childhood brain development.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

At time of inspection, operation director did not have the following annual training topics: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

At time of inspection two televisions in school-aged classroom were observed to not be anchored.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

At time of inspection cleaning solutions were observed in the cabinet under childrens restroom at child's reach.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

At time of inspection, the school-aged classroom had a torn sofa. The floors in the operation were observed to be dirty with dirt stains. The floors in the infant room were observed with dirt stains while infants were crawling on them.