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STEPPING STONES CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

Child care center · 2800 DUNCAN ROAD, Wilmington, DE 19808 · License 27741

28Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 85. Infant through School-Age Accepts subsidy

Violation history (12)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL H/S Training Staff #2 needs OCCL H/S Training, 2 References, Release of Employment, two documented attempts at obtaining a Service Letter (if no Service Letters--provider must obtain 2 additional references), Health Appraisal
Yes
?Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 45U - Hazardous Materials
Ensure that all cleaning materials are not accessible to the children. Immediately remove the box of cleaning products from the child accessible shelving in the 5's Room.
Yes
?Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 48U - Heating and Cooling
Ensure all HVAC vents are cleaned and free from dust. Check all, but the one's vent needs attention.
Yes
?Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 48U - Heating and Cooling
Ensure cooling equipment shielded. Remove the fan in two-year-old classroom.
Yes
?Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 49U - Indoor Space
Ensure walls are cleanable. Clean/wipe down walls in the three year old classroom and one year old classroom. Ensure cabinet doors are cleanable and repaired.
Yes
?Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure refrigerator is 41 degrees on below.
Yes
?Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 20U - Positive Behavior Management
Review and behavior post positive behavior plan.
Yes
?Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 57U - Equipment
Ensure sufficient quantity of equipment in each classroom. -Ensure children have available toys for use in the two-year-old classroom. -Replace or repair the chair in the three-year-old classroom.
Yes
?Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 66U - Emergency Planning
Ensure there is emergency water for all children enrolled.
Yes
?Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 53U - Outdoor Area
Ensure fall zones meet requirements. Rake mulch to ensure fall zones are corrected.
Yes
?Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 30U - Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs to be fingerprinted since they turned 18. Staff #2 needs OCCL health and safety training.
Yes
?Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 45U - Hazardous Materials
Ensure hazardous materials are started inaccessible to children. Remove cleaners from the bathroom shelf. Lock classroom door in two-year classroom closest from staff belongings and cleaners.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (2)

2 inspection record(s) on file from DE-OCCL.

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