Stepping Stones Academy

Both caregivers present had to participate in activities that kept them from supervising children such as opening the door and preparing lunch. They had to leave children unattended multiple times throughout the inspection.

A 6 month old infant again was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed.

A 6 month old infant was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed. This was corrected when the infant left for the day.

There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.

There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was providing transportation without having transportation training.

There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director has been yelling at children.

There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director used derogatory language when relating to and talking about children.

Three caregivers did not have current CPR training that included a hands- on portion as required by minimum standards.

A caregiver was out of ratio in the infant room. The caregiver had 8 children in her care with a SAG of 12 - 17 months old.

There was a mop bucket filled with water inside of the kitchen accessible to children. ** Director emptied the bucket and put it inside of the utility closet. **

There were two children sleeping in highchairs that were laid back during walk through.