Stepping Stone Preschool

During the inspection infants were observed in a device that required safety straps which were not being used.

The loose fill on the playground was observed under the required 6 inches.

During the inspection I observed a caregiver using her cell phone during nap time. The caregiver was not contacting a parent.

The loose fill was measured during the inspection and found to be less than the required 6 inches.

Through the investigation it was determined that a staff member was under the influence of a controlled substance while present in a classroom.

An infant was asleep in a restrictive device, and had been for more than 10 minutes according to the caregiver.

No loose fill was seen under the swings or the exit to the slides on the playground.

During the inspection an individual without a high school diploma or equivalent was present inside a classroom.

A cabinet lock in the infant room was not functioning allowing the infants access to multiple chemicals. On the playground screws were also observed to be exposed in reach of children. The lock was corrected at inspection, the caregiver added new locks onto the cabinet.

During the walkthrough of the operation I observed a 15 month old infant asleep in a restrictive device.

During the inspection I observed the older infant room. The room did not meet adequate lighting as it was difficult to see and my eyes had to adjust to the room.

During the inspection 3 classrooms had trash cans without lids leading to the trash being accessible to the children.

During the inspection 3 infant care sheets were observed to either be out of date or not available for review.

The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.

During a walk through of the center I observed 2 classrooms that had the television on while it was not in use.

During the investigation it was found that the operation did have 4 recent Covid-19 cases that they did not report to CCR within the required time frame.

Five peronnel records were missing the required training.

Activity plans were not available at inspection.

Eight children's records were reviewed: Four records are missing admission dates Six records do not have address for emergency contact Three records needs additional healthcare info Four records need Emergency Care Authorization box completed with all info One record needs healthcare provider statement Two records need updated shot records.

After diapering, a child was placed on the floor without their hands being washed. The caregiver was notified and washed the child's hands immediately

Two blue/green mats were observed to be torn with foam exposed making them unable to be sanitized.

Bucket Seats do not have safety straps and a toddler was observed sitting in one of the seats.