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Stepping Stones Academy

Child care center · 1211 N Madison Ave, Greenwood, IN 46142 · License 655739

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 163. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 4

Violation history (218)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 — Positive discipline
Staff S.T. did not use positive discipline when she grabbed the 4 year old child by the arm and scratched his arm. The child was asked to stop throwing rocks and continued.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
Staff S.T. used inappropriate discipline when she grabbed the 4 year old child by the arm and scratched his arm. The child was asked to stop throwing rocks and continued.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-68 — Playground design
Multiple tires on the playground 4 to 5 are holding water in the tire. Need to drill holes in the tire to drain or remove.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
A staff member used inappropriate discipline when pushing a hand away of a 2 year old.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 — Positive discipline
A staff member pushed a 2 year old child's hand away that looked aggressive to a staff member that witnessed it, which is not positive discipline.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
In the 1 year old room the diaper table had multiple plastic containers (2-3) on top of the changing table mat that is to used exclusively for diaper changing.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One staff present had not submitted consent to be on file with division.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
In the building on the small playground is a red gas can that is accessible to children.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-136 — Breast Milk
On 4/26/24 the breastmilk procedure was not being followed when a breastmilk bottle was fed to the wrong infant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
On 4/26/24 the infant feeding plan procedures for the facility were not being followed when a breastmilk bottle was fed to the wrong child.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) — The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes
At the time of the inspection there were 6 infant feeding plans that were not up to date.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 4/26/24, the infant classroom was not being adequately supervised when caregiver fed a breastmilk bottle to the wrong infant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Torn blue mats in the Wave room.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
In the fish room there was paper towels on a table not on a dispenser. PS bath there was no toilet paper at one toilet. Whale room had no toilet paper at the toilet. Dolphin room had no toilet paper at the toilets, toilet paper stored open on a shelf. School age bathroom had no toilet paper on the dispenser, toilet paper on the sink, paper towels stored open under the sink.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
In the Under the sea room, the Jewels room, and the PS bathroom the flooring is coming apart at the seams. Paint is chipping on the walls in the Surf room, the fish room, Jewels room, and whale room.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(9) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Change in the use of rooms, especially regarding infants, toddlers, and twos, unless the room has previously been approved for the particular new use
The division was not notified of the change in the age of the Whale room from 2's to toddler prior to the change.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
11 of 16 children's files missing documentation of current immunizations. All 16 childrens files missing information of child's development. All 16 childrens files missing documentation of a dentist. 2 children's files missing information of a doctor. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
2 Unqualified caregivers (HP, RR) with expired consent forms on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
1 Unqualified caregiver (HP) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
2 staff files missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety
Outlet covers missing in the Library.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
In the 2's bathroom there was a potty seat on the floor. In the Dolphins bathroom there was a box with a broom/dust pan, bottle brush and a child's cup on the sink. Whale bathroom had wood exposed on sink cabinet. PK bathroom had wood behind the small sink not sealed, pipes behind the large sinks not sealed to the wall.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
One toddler teacher is not currently certified in CPR. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
2 staff files missing documentation of annual evaluation and emergency contacts. 1 staff files missing documentation of application. 1 staff missing documentation of a physical. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
In the infant room there was clothes on the changing table. In the 2's bathroom there was a bucket of clothes and a diaper on the changing table. In the Whale bathroom there was a diaper bucket and toys on the changing table.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
2 staff files missing documentation of 12hrs inservice training. 1 staff file missing documentation of Health and safety module training. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 — General meal guidelines
In the Jewels room there were 2 uncovered cups on the cubbies.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
1 staff file missing documentation of Child Abuse and neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items or items labeled keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Pirate room had adult scissors on a low shelf. Wave room had 4 containers of sunscreen, lysol spray and disinfecant wipes on a low shelf and unlocked cabinet. Jewels room had butt paste, diaper cream, and desitin on a low shelf by the bathroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(g) — The center shall locate the toilet for children two (2) years of age no more than ten (10) feet from their room/area
At the time of inspection the 2.5yr old classroom is not located within 10 feet of a restroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 — Positive discipline
Staff S.T. did not use positive discipline when she grabbed the 4 year old child by the arm and scratched his arm. The child was asked to stop throwing rocks and continued.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
Staff S.T. used inappropriate discipline when she grabbed the 4 year old child by the arm and scratched his arm. The child was asked to stop throwing rocks and continued.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-68 — Playground design
Multiple tires on the playground 4 to 5 are holding water in the tire. Need to drill holes in the tire to drain or remove.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
A staff member used inappropriate discipline when pushing a hand away of a 2 year old.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 — Positive discipline
A staff member pushed a 2 year old child's hand away that looked aggressive to a staff member that witnessed it, which is not positive discipline.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
In the 1 year old room the diaper table had multiple plastic containers (2-3) on top of the changing table mat that is to used exclusively for diaper changing.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One staff present had not submitted consent to be on file with division.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
In the building on the small playground is a red gas can that is accessible to children.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One staff present had not submitted fingerprints to state to be on file with division.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-136 — Breast Milk
On 4/26/24 the breastmilk procedure was not being followed when a breastmilk bottle was fed to the wrong infant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
On 4/26/24 the infant feeding plan procedures for the facility were not being followed when a breastmilk bottle was fed to the wrong child.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) — The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes
At the time of the inspection there were 6 infant feeding plans that were not up to date.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 4/26/24, the infant classroom was not being adequately supervised when caregiver fed a breastmilk bottle to the wrong infant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(g) — The center shall locate the toilet for children two (2) years of age no more than ten (10) feet from their room/area
At the time of inspection the 2.5yr old classroom is not located within 10 feet of a restroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Torn blue mats in the Wave room.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
In the Under the sea room, the Jewels room, and the PS bathroom the flooring is coming apart at the seams. Paint is chipping on the walls in the Surf room, the fish room, Jewels room, and whale room.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(9) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Change in the use of rooms, especially regarding infants, toddlers, and twos, unless the room has previously been approved for the particular new use
The division was not notified of the change in the age of the Whale room from 2's to toddler prior to the change.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
11 of 16 children's files missing documentation of current immunizations. All 16 childrens files missing information of child's development. All 16 childrens files missing documentation of a dentist. 2 children's files missing information of a doctor. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
2 Unqualified caregivers (HP, RR) with expired consent forms on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
1 Unqualified caregiver (HP) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety
Outlet covers missing in the Library.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
In the 2's bathroom there was a potty seat on the floor. In the Dolphins bathroom there was a box with a broom/dust pan, bottle brush and a child's cup on the sink. Whale bathroom had wood exposed on sink cabinet. PK bathroom had wood behind the small sink not sealed, pipes behind the large sinks not sealed to the wall.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
One toddler teacher is not currently certified in CPR. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
2 staff files missing documentation of annual evaluation and emergency contacts. 1 staff files missing documentation of application. 1 staff missing documentation of a physical. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
In the infant room there was clothes on the changing table. In the 2's bathroom there was a bucket of clothes and a diaper on the changing table. In the Whale bathroom there was a diaper bucket and toys on the changing table.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Container of cheese balls not dated, Peanut butter not dated. Box of muffins and 2 containers of individually wrapped ritz crackers are expired.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
2 staff files missing documentation of 12hrs inservice training. 1 staff file missing documentation of Health and safety module training. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 — General meal guidelines
In the Jewels room there were 2 uncovered cups on the cubbies.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
1 staff file missing documentation of Child Abuse and neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items or items labeled keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Pirate room had adult scissors on a low shelf. Wave room had 4 containers of sunscreen, lysol spray and disinfecant wipes on a low shelf and unlocked cabinet. Jewels room had butt paste, diaper cream, and desitin on a low shelf by the bathroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
In the fish room there was paper towels on a table not on a dispenser. PS bath there was no toilet paper at one toilet. Whale room had no toilet paper at the toilet. Dolphin room had no toilet paper at the toilets, toilet paper stored open on a shelf. School age bathroom had no toilet paper on the dispenser, toilet paper on the sink, paper towels stored open under the sink.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
2 staff files missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 — Positive discipline
Staff S.T. did not use positive discipline when she grabbed the 4 year old child by the arm and scratched his arm. The child was asked to stop throwing rocks and continued.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
Staff S.T. used inappropriate discipline when she grabbed the 4 year old child by the arm and scratched his arm. The child was asked to stop throwing rocks and continued.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-68 — Playground design
Multiple tires on the playground 4 to 5 are holding water in the tire. Need to drill holes in the tire to drain or remove.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
A staff member used inappropriate discipline when pushing a hand away of a 2 year old.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 — Positive discipline
A staff member pushed a 2 year old child's hand away that looked aggressive to a staff member that witnessed it, which is not positive discipline.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
In the 1 year old room the diaper table had multiple plastic containers (2-3) on top of the changing table mat that is to used exclusively for diaper changing.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One staff present had not submitted consent to be on file with division.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
In the building on the small playground is a red gas can that is accessible to children.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One staff present had not submitted fingerprints to state to be on file with division.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-136 — Breast Milk
On 4/26/24 the breastmilk procedure was not being followed when a breastmilk bottle was fed to the wrong infant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 — Infant Feeding
On 4/26/24 the infant feeding plan procedures for the facility were not being followed when a breastmilk bottle was fed to the wrong child.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 4/26/24, the infant classroom was not being adequately supervised when caregiver fed a breastmilk bottle to the wrong infant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) — The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes
At the time of the inspection there were 6 infant feeding plans that were not up to date.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(g) — The center shall locate the toilet for children two (2) years of age no more than ten (10) feet from their room/area
At the time of inspection the 2.5yr old classroom is not located within 10 feet of a restroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings
Torn blue mats in the Wave room.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
In the fish room there was paper towels on a table not on a dispenser. PS bath there was no toilet paper at one toilet. Whale room had no toilet paper at the toilet. Dolphin room had no toilet paper at the toilets, toilet paper stored open on a shelf. School age bathroom had no toilet paper on the dispenser, toilet paper on the sink, paper towels stored open under the sink.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
In the Under the sea room, the Jewels room, and the PS bathroom the flooring is coming apart at the seams. Paint is chipping on the walls in the Surf room, the fish room, Jewels room, and whale room.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(9) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Change in the use of rooms, especially regarding infants, toddlers, and twos, unless the room has previously been approved for the particular new use
The division was not notified of the change in the age of the Whale room from 2's to toddler prior to the change.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
11 of 16 children's files missing documentation of current immunizations. All 16 childrens files missing information of child's development. All 16 childrens files missing documentation of a dentist. 2 children's files missing information of a doctor. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
2 Unqualified caregivers (HP, RR) with expired consent forms on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission.
Yes
? IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
1 Unqualified caregiver (HP) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
2 staff files missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety
Outlet covers missing in the Library.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
In the 2's bathroom there was a potty seat on the floor. In the Dolphins bathroom there was a box with a broom/dust pan, bottle brush and a child's cup on the sink. Whale bathroom had wood exposed on sink cabinet. PK bathroom had wood behind the small sink not sealed, pipes behind the large sinks not sealed to the wall.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
One toddler teacher is not currently certified in CPR. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
2 staff files missing documentation of annual evaluation and emergency contacts. 1 staff files missing documentation of application. 1 staff missing documentation of a physical. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
In the infant room there was clothes on the changing table. In the 2's bathroom there was a bucket of clothes and a diaper on the changing table. In the Whale bathroom there was a diaper bucket and toys on the changing table.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Container of cheese balls not dated, Peanut butter not dated. Box of muffins and 2 containers of individually wrapped ritz crackers are expired.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
2 staff files missing documentation of 12hrs inservice training. 1 staff file missing documentation of Health and safety module training. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 — General meal guidelines
In the Jewels room there were 2 uncovered cups on the cubbies.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
1 staff file missing documentation of Child Abuse and neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items or items labeled keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Pirate room had adult scissors on a low shelf. Wave room had 4 containers of sunscreen, lysol spray and disinfecant wipes on a low shelf and unlocked cabinet. Jewels room had butt paste, diaper cream, and desitin on a low shelf by the bathroom.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 — Positive discipline
Staff S.T. did not use positive discipline when she grabbed the 4 year old child by the arm and scratched his arm. The child was asked to stop throwing rocks and continued.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
Staff S.T. used inappropriate discipline when she grabbed the 4 year old child by the arm and scratched his arm. The child was asked to stop throwing rocks and continued.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-68 — Playground design
Multiple tires on the playground 4 to 5 are holding water in the tire. Need to drill holes in the tire to drain or remove.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
A staff member used inappropriate discipline when pushing a hand away of a 2 year old.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 — Positive discipline
A staff member pushed a 2 year old child's hand away that looked aggressive to a staff member that witnessed it, which is not positive discipline.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) — Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
In the 1 year old room the diaper table had multiple plastic containers (2-3) on top of the changing table mat that is to used exclusively for diaper changing.
Yes

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

Inspections (302)

302 inspection record(s) on file from IN-FSSA.

Ownership

Tiffany Marie Shaffer; Tiffany Shaffer

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