Stepping Stones Academy

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The building had chipping paint, a damaged ceiling tile, torn changing mat and nap mats and infant equipment and rugs that were not clean.

Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after handling or cleaning up bodily fluids.

State rule 746.3415(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a child's nose.

Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection report or letter must be posted.

State rule 746.401(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation"

Inspector's note: The most recent investigation letter and 2936 were not posted at the operation.

Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One child did not have an immunization record on file.

Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk A list of current employees must be posted.

State rule 746.401(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name"

Inspector's note: There was no staff list posted at the operation.

Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified by the state Apr 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

State rule 746.4971(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: A child used an inflatable in violation of the manufacturer?s label and instructions.

Corrected Jan 30, 2026, verified by the state Feb 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: One infant was in a high chair without being buckled.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified by the state Jan 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).