The Next Step Learning Center LLC

Five of ten children's records audited did not have current health statements on file.

Six of ten children's records audited did not have current immunization records on file.

Cloth toys in young toddler room were soiled. Pillows in the older toddler room were dirty. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed from the classrooms.

A child who had an allergy listed did not have an allergy plan on file.

The operation had old medication of children who are no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the medication was disposed of.

Broken toys were observed in the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the broken toys were removed.

A homemade tether-ball game was observed on the school-age playground. This was corrected at inspection when the item was removed from service.

Children were napping on cots that werer not labeled in the Pre-K and Toddler classes.

Two of 10 children's files audited did not have current immunizations.

The personnel records were not available for review.

Two outlets did not have child safety covers. The room has children under five years old.

Play yards used for sleeping were not labeled with the children's names. This was corrected at inspection when the play yards were numbered and a number map was created.

Two of four children's files audited did not have a special needs statement filled out.

During naptime cots were observed to be numbered but the corresponding assignment charts did not have any children's names attached to them.

Two trash cans were observed without lids making trash accessible to children.

The employee list has not been validated in one year and four months. This was corrected at inspection when the Director went onto the portal and validated the employee list.

One of four children's files audited did not have permission to transport answered.

One of four staff records was missing a start date, employment affidavit, and proof of request for back ground check.

The CPSC form was not current. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated.