STEP BY STEP SCHOOL FOR EARLY LEARNING

2025

1. Medium risk10/17/2025

   Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

   On September 30, 2025 Child #1 wet themself on the playground and was escorted to the restroom by Staff #2. Once at the restroom child #1 entered and Staff #2 proceeded to go to the classroom and retrieve dry clothes. Staff#1 noticed the other staff walking away from bathroom that child was in and went to the restroom door until the child's staff returned. It was approximately30-45 seconds in break of supervision. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Correction: A final warning was given to staff #2 on 10/1/2025 for failure to follow supervision regulation and policies. In addition, training occurred with staff #2 that day and with entire staff on October 8th during a staff meeting on active supervision regulation and policies. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 10/8/2025
2. Medium risk7/21/2025

   No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

   During renewal inspection 8-1-25, there was multiple areas of peeling paint on the building next to the children's playground accessible to the children. Pictures were taken and shown to the Executive Director. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: We purchased the special covering paint at Home Depot and will scrape and apply tomorrow afternoon. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/25/2025
3. Medium-Low risk6/11/2025

   No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

   The complaint investigation revealed Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined a child in her care on 4-7-25. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: We will be doing ongoing observations via camera and classroom. Previous observations and conversations have been made with the staff member and possible reassignment. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 4/9/2025
4. Medium risk6/11/2025

   Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))

   Unannounced investigation on 6-13-25 revealed that Staff#1 would do dishes in another room while the children she was to be supervising were in another adjacent room. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Correction: Staff are provided coverage to wash dishes without children present. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/6/2025
5. Medium-High risk6/11/2025

   Used by all occupants (3270.175(b))

   Unannounced investigation on 6-13-25 revealed that Staff#1 during transportation of children in the facilities van, on one occasion, children were moving about and not secured in proper vehicle restraints while the van was in motion. Requirement: Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants. Correction: Multiple meetings with the staff member and then ultimately termination. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 6/6/2025
6. Medium risk2/3/2025

   Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

   During an Unannounced Monitor on 2-3-25, Staff #3 and #4 did not have completed Health and Safety components within their first 90 days of hire. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Step by Step North Atherton will ensure new staff complete required 90-day trainings within this timeframe. Staff that fall into this group will not be left alone with children until completion. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/12/2025
7. Medium-High riskStandard 122/3/2025

   12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

   During an Unannounced Monitor on 2-3-25, Staff #1 and #2 did not have a Health Assessment on file. Requirement: 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. Correction: Step by Step North Atherton Administration will ensure newly hired staff have submitted health assessments prior to first day of work. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/12/2025