Stepping Stones Learning Center - Columbus IN Licensed Home

, COLUMBUS IN 47201
(812) 350-5415

About the Provider

Description: Stepping Stones Learning Center is a Licensed Home in COLUMBUS IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: PTQ Level 4;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 03-2812
  • Capacity: 16
  • Age Range: Infant-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-12-31
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-01-08
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e)
staff member present without fingerprints completed
Licensing
2021-01-08
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3)
staff member present without background check completed
Licensing
2020-12-15
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 2020-12-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e)
new staff member present today, not yet approved, only approved staff member count in child/staff ratio, background check still pending for new staff member, therefore ratio at 15:1
Licensing
2019-12-10
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a)
1 child missing signed discipline policy
Licensing
2019-12-10
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1)
4 children missing documentation of medical professional signed physical
Licensing
2019-12-10
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2)
2 children in need of immunization updates, 3 children missing documentation of immunization record.
Licensing
2018-12-04
The licensee may use washable cots, sleeping bags, or mats for toddlers over twenty-four (24) months of age 2018-12-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-5(b)
5 month old was asleep in a rock and play, which is not state approved bedding
Licensing
2018-12-04
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children 2019-02-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a)
helpers have not completed the safe sleep training
Licensing
2018-12-04
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a)
baby is missing her birth certificate
Licensing
2018-12-04
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times 2018-12-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b)
5 month old baby was asleep behind a closed door

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