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Little Steps Early Learning Center
Lafayette, IN
· Tippecanoe County
3526 Osborne Dr Ste A,
Lafayette, IN 47909
Quick Facts
Capacity
89 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2028
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
Little Steps Early Learning Center is a Licensed Center in Lafayette IN, with a maximum capacity of 89 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 2; PTQ 1; PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-08-11 |
One staff member is missing child abuse and neglect on file. | 2025-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2024-08-07 |
In the infant, Toddler, 2's classrooms there was bleach, sunscreen, shaving cream and various cleaners under the sinks and in cabinets that are accessible to children. | 2024-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2024-08-07 |
There is an open bag of meatballs and pizza not dated. In the fridge the shredded cheese was opened and not dated. | 2024-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
In the open classrooms, PreK and 3's, the cleaning supplies, lotions, hand sanitizer has to be stored in accessible to children. These items were on the ledge of wall that separates the classrooms. | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Staff hygiene | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Person cooking today did not have a hairnet or apron on when preparing carts. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-04 |
Licensing requirements | 2023-04-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2 Toddler classroom has 8 toddlers and 1 five year old with two staff. 5 year old is not in age appropriate classroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-22 |
The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children. | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) water temp was 127.4 degrees |
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| Licensing 2022-08-22 |
Building maintenance | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 3's classroom soundboard hanging from ceiling |
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| Licensing 2022-08-22 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Tricycle on older playground does not meet play codes |
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| Licensing 2022-08-22 |
Bathrooms | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 in mens bathroom there was a potty seat in the big stall. In the 2's classroom there was a potty seat in the bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-22 |
Indoor furnishings | 2022-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Both 2's classroom chairs were stacked |
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| Licensing 2021-08-09 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2021-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) One drug screen missing from a staff file. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-09 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2021-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) One employee missing current Universal Precautions. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-09 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2021-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) Annual Child Abuse Prevention is missing for two employees. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-19 |
Building maintenance | 2021-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 In the restroom, two holes in drywall where a toilet paper dispenser was moved. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-19 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand sanitizer on low areas, in reach of children. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-19 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2021-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 There is a wire sticking out of the mulch. The wire is a hazard. The wire is not live. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-19 |
Written program plans | 2021-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Lesson plans are out of date in classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2021-07-19 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2021-07-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Hot water temperature was 149.5 degrees--should be between 100 and 120. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-23 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child was not walking in toddler classroom so room had 9 with 2. Should be 8/2 |
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| Licensing 2021-02-23 |
Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child | 2021-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Toddler definition must be used when child is not walking, they are infant and group size would be 8 |
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| Complaints 2021-02-17 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-02-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Over ratio |
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| Licensing 2021-01-12 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Sticks, sausage, etc., were not labeled with date once opened and separated from box. Food bags need to be secured closure. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-30 |
Indoor furnishings | 2020-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Preschool classroom had stacked chairs in room with children. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-08-11 |
Food Safety | 2020-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Appropriate dispensers for paper towel. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-08-11 |
Dishwashing | 2020-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e) Kitchen ceiling is textured. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2020-08-11 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2020-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(f) Mirror missing for Toddlers. |
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