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First Step 2 Learning Academy, LLC
, IN
· St Joseph County
,
, IN 46617
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
2
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
First Step 2 Learning Academy, LLC is a Licensed Home in IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 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.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-08-05 |
N and Z did not have physcial in their files | 2025-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-08-11 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2023-08-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) The staff member did not have a current physical in the file. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-11 |
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 | 2023-08-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The staff member did not have a current consent at the time of the inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-11 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2023-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) The provider did not have fire extinguisher in the basement. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-11 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-08-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The staff and provider did not have a current TB in the file. |
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| Complaints 2023-08-07 |
2023-09-07 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with background check requirements for staff | ||
| Licensing 2021-03-12 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) no smoke detector at top of basement stairs |
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| Licensing 2021-03-12 |
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) Shut offs not labeled |
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| Licensing 2021-03-12 |
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 | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Hand sanitizer, lotions, petrolum jelly acessible on a low desk. Swing set unassemebled on playground |
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| Licensing 2021-03-12 |
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. | 2021-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) Basement stairs not gated. |
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