Tiny Steppers Learning Academy

On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the trash receptacle in the restroom next to the changing table and the trash receptacle in the front room of the center containing used tissues, were not plastic-lined.

On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid presented to the certification representative did not contain soap.

On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the toy shelf that was in reach of all children, contained art supplies contained feathers, googly eyes, and color matching toys that were labeled "choking hazard, keep out of reach of children under the age of 3". In addition, the toy shelf that was in reach of all children in the play space contained dinosaur toys that had a diameter of less than 1 inch, where an 11 month old child was in care.

On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, children were observed eating lunch off of styrofoam cups and plates.

On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, written notification of safe routes were not posted by the opertor at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

On 11/19/25, during the renewal inspection, the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posed in a conspicuous location used by the parents.

During the complaint investigation, the file of staff person #1 contained an expired FBI clearance dated 10/16/2019. The file of staff person #2, did not contain a completed PA Child abuse clearance, a completed FBI clearance and a completed PA State criminal clearance.

On 03/06/25, during the complaint inspection, staff person #2 was alone in the facility with 4 children. The inspection began at 10am and concluded at 11:10 am. Staff person #2 acknowledged that there was another staff member on their way and would for sure be on site by 11:00am. Certification Representatives did not observe the second staff member arrive.

On 03/06/25, upon arrival to the facility for an unannounced inspection, staff person #2 was observed taking garbage outside to the curb, which left the children inside the facility unsupervised. Staff person #2 was also observed changing a child's diaper in the bathroom while the remaining children were playing the play space unsupervised.

On 03/06/25, during an unannounced inspection, hand sanitizer was observed to be hanging off of a staff bag on a cubby hook, accessible to children.

On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include a date for the TB screening at initial employment.

On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, files and records were not provided to the DHS Certification Representative staff upon request at time of visit.

On 03/06/25, during an unannounced inspection to the facility, the director was not on site and there was no designated staff on site who has access to facility files to present to the DHS Certification Representatives at their request.

On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education and experience to qualify for a staff position at the facility.

On 03/06/2025, during the unannounced inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not contain two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

On 1-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Lysol disinfectant spray was on the toilet bowl in the children's bathroom and on the ledge that divides the classroom from the indoor play space.

On 1-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the left handle on the sink in the children's bathroom was broken.

On 1-15-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the bottom drawer of the children's shelving unit was broken on the right side.

Observed facility with no indoor or outdoor play space.

Observed hot water measuring at 140 degrees.

Observed bathroom and kitchen with no handwashing sign.

Observed Refrigerator with no thermometer.