Description: It is the purpose of Stepping Stones Academy to provide quality education that affords each and every child the opportunity to develop and explore his/her full potential, both in their present lives and in preparation for continuing education. Our goal is the education of the whole child in physical, emotional, cognitive, creative and social skills. Our method is to develop a mentally appropriate curriculum that encourages risk-taking, exploration, discovery and problem solving through play. Here, creativity is valued, positive attitudes encouraged and a broad spectrum of values are taught.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 404 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. Staff member in the infant 2 class did not wash her hands after the diaper change. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. The child's hands were not washed after the diaper change. The child's hands were wiped with a wipe. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not done in the classroom for the two year old's. The director corrected the attendance. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-27 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. I observed the last fire inspection was dated 7/21/22. | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In the classroom for the three and four year old's there was not a sufficient quantity of materials for the children to choose the same or different activities. | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In the classroom for the 2's and 3's there was not a sufficient quantity of material in the center areas. | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child did not have a copy of the discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children do not have the notification to parent in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing for the school-age playground did not meet the depth of the critical height of equipment. | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. One student did not have a copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. | |||
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We really like stepping stones. It is one of the best in Mooresville. Play-based curriculum. Clean facilities. Educated teachers. Great, healthy lunches and snacks served. Good hours available. If you are looking for a good quality daycare center at affordable prices, this is your place!
Overall, clean facility and great teachers. However, I really question some administrative decisions. My son's teacher was planning on moving to a new school. Rather than have her train the incoming teacher (get her up to speed on the children's development to create a smooth transition) they abruptly cut her two week notice short. Parents got a vague letter with a lot of spin,; after the fact. The longterm substitute didn't even know if my child was potty trained yet. Obviously as a parent, I am not privy to all information. However, from my perspective the children were an afterthought. Very disappointed. (my child will now have four different teachers in the span of two weeks. Dont underestimate these kids and the level of bonding they are capable of) read less