Stepping Stones Learning Academy Ii

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: On 3/25/2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that highchairs were missing T-straps.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: On 3-25-2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative notices that there was no daily schedule for the before/aftercare classroom.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having served the facility 11 months and three weeks and six days, was lacking in a current valid certification of pediatric first aid training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.63/3270.76

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the "turf" surface of the outdoor PlaySpace was soiled and torn.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the facility did not have the current fire detection system inspection report.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in a current health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of children #2 and #3 had emergency contact information and the financial agreement which was not updated in more than a 6-month period.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff person #1, having started providing care at the facility March 8th 2022, had a staff record lacking in the completed National Sex Offender clearance letter.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the legal entity did not provide the proof of general liability insurance for the facility being inspected.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency plan for the facility had no written documentation of the annual review.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection several of the nap mats were torn and had exposed foam.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking in the health assessment including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking in any written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff person #3 had only one letter.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons did not have written documentation of the training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.Staff Member #1 and Staff person #6

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 (having served the facility over 90 days) was lacking a state police clearance. The disclosure statement of staff person #3 was undated and not witnessed. The records of staff person #4 and #5 were lacking disclosure statements.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection following staff person's records were lacking in qualifications: #5 was identified as an AGS level and did not have the verification of child care experience to qualify the for the position they held. Staff person #4 was identified as AGS and did not have verification of Education or experience. Staff person #2 did not had incomplete educational documentation and no verification of experience. Staff person #3 did not have the transcript with their degree to describe the course of study for their major, nor did they have the verification of child care experience.The record of staff person #7 had no education or experience verification in their record.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the older toddler room was staffed by staff person #4 (who did not have qualifications to verify them as AGS level staff). and staff person #6 identified as volunteer.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be supervised by a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had no written documentation of having had an evaluation in over 12 months.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection staff persons #5 and #2 were caring for a group of 11 children including one infant. They did verbalize an awareness of being out of ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the bathroom in the rear of the facility had an adult height sink and no step stool.

Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the rest equipment at the facility was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child, and at least one of the mats was torn leaving exposed foam.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.

Correction Required: 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking in the verification of previous child care experience/education to qualify them for the position they hold.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: In review of the children's files it was found that child #2, #3 and #4 did not have an up to date Child Service Report on file

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department`s approved form to provide information to the family about the child`s growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: In review of the children's files it was found that child #2 did not have documentation of designated release person on the agreement form

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: In review of the children's files it was found that child #3 did not have documentation of designated release persons address on the emergency contact form

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Noncompliance Area: In review of the children's files it was found that child #2 and #3 did not have documentation of a health report on file within the 60 days of enrollment

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: In review of the children's files it was found that child #3 did not have documentation of an updated health report on file

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.A child`s record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Noncompliance Area: In review of the staff files it was found that facility person #1 did not have two written non-family references on file

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: During inspection certification representative observed that the first aid kit in the INFANT classroom was missing tape and the kit in the SCHOOL-AGE classroom was missing scissors

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: During inspection certification representative observed that the bathroom in the school-age area was missing a lid on the trash can

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Noncompliance Area: During inspection certification representative observed that the facility had not performed a fire drill every 60 days, last 2 dates were 3/10/17 and 8/30/17

Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting.

Noncompliance Area: During inspection certification representative observed toddler children placed in high chairs without being tied in with the safety straps during lunch time.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Noncompliance Area: In review of the staff files it was found that facility person #2 did not have documentation of health assessment including physical examination on file, only dr. note in file with date

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person`s record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Noncompliance Area: During inspection certification representative observed that individual #1, who is a volunteer, was left unattended supervising 3 infants in the infant childcare space

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times.

Noncompliance Area: In review of the staff files it was found that facility person #1 did not have documentation of verification of experience or education on file

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.