Steele School For Early Learning

2.121.J.1

Licensing Specialist reviewed 16 staff files and observed staff member #3 to have lived out of state and to be missing an out of state background check.

Required correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff member #3 has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State background check for staff member #3 with written response to the Specialist. Correct by

2.229.H · Correction due June 8, 2026

Three pairs of adult scissors in an unlocked lower drawer, accessible to children, in the Preschool classroom.

Required correction: Sharp tools and instruments must be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Correct by 6/8/26. Staff placed the 3 pairs of scissors in an upper locked cupboard, making them inaccessible to children. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 06/08/2026

2.230.C.1.a · Correction due June 8, 2026

One plastic slide on the Preschool playground to be over 18 inches in height and to be on surfacing with no resilient material.

Required correction: All climbing equipment eighteen 18 inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six 6 inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct by 6/8/26. Staff removed the slide from the playground while the Licensing Specialist was present. The slide was moved to a storage area. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 06/08/2026

2.237.H · Correction due June 8, 2026

A power strip, accessible to children, in the Preschool classroom, with 4 missing outlet covers.

Required correction: In all rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers or safety outlets must be installed. Correct by 6/8/26. Staff removed the power strip and the remaining wall outlets are safety outlets. Corrected at the time of inspection. No response necessary. Correct by 06/08/2026

2.230.C.1.a · Correction due August 6, 2024

The preschool playground climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher had a resilient surfacing to be three (3) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Required correction: All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have a resilient surface of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response to Specialist. The facility's owner corrected the violation at the time of the inspection by adding resilient surface of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment. No response is necessary. Correct by 08/06/2024

2.212.G

Reviewed twenty (20) staff files and observed E.H., E.G., and K.L., files to be missing a medical statement signed and dated by a physician or other health care provider,

2.133.A · Correction due August 6, 2024

Reviewed twenty (20) staff files and observed E.H. file to be missing a department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness.

Required correction: Obtain a department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness for E.H. Correct by 08/06/2024

2.213.L · Correction due August 6, 2024

Reviewed twenty (20) staff files and observed E.G. file to be missing at least one (1) hour of child development training. E.G. hire date: 9/20/2023

Required correction: Obtain at least one (1) hour of child development training for E. G. Send verification with written response to Specialist. Correct by 08/06/2024

7.702.72.C.1.a · Correction due September 20, 2023

The Preschool playground climbing equipments was higher than eighteen (18) inches, and the resilient surfacing was less than one (1) inch in the use zone surrounding the equipments.

Required correction: All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in he use zone surrounding the equipment. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 09/20/2023

7.702.72.B · Correction due September 20, 2023

The preschool playground orange double slides and green slides had an opening on top of the equipments, posing a potential safety hazard.

Required correction: Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 09/20/2023

7.702.42.I · Correction due October 20, 2023

Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed M.S.'s file to be missing the Department-approved Recognizing the impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training. M.S. hire date was 6/10/2023.

Required correction: Obtain the Department-approved Recognizing the impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionals training for M. S. Send verification with written response. Correct by 10/20/2023

7.702.42.D · Correction due September 20, 2023

Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed M.S.'s file to be missing a Department-approved prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head trauma training. M.S. hire date was 6/10/2023.

Required correction: Obtain a Department-approved prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive Head trauma training for M.S. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 09/20/2023

7.702.42.F · Correction due September 20, 2023

Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed M.S.'s file to be missing a Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module. M.S. hire date was 6/10/2023.

Required correction: Obtain a State Department-approved introduction to First Aid and CPR module for M.S. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response. Correct by 09/20/2023

7.702.42.H · Correction due October 20, 2023

Reviewed eight (8) staff files and observed M.S.'s file to be missing a Department-approved training: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs. M.S. hire date was 6/10/2023.

Required correction: Obtain the Department-approved training: Introduction to the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs for M. S. Send verification with written response. Correct by 10/20/2023

Founded · 7.702.72.C.1.a · Correction due July 12, 2023

All climbing equipment eighteen (18) inches or higher must have resilient surfacing of at least six (6) inches in the use zone surrounding the equipment.

Founded · 7.702.72.C.8 · Outdoor Requirements · Correction due July 12, 2023

All outdoor play areas used for children?s activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debris by removal of debris, dilapidated structures, and broken or worn play equipment. The staff must identify hazardous, high-risk areas; those areas must be made inaccessible to children to reduce the possibility of injuries and accidents.

Required correction: All outdoor play areas used for children's activities must be checked daily and kept safe and free from hazardous materials or debrist by removal of debries, dilapidated structures, and broken worn play equipment. Correct immediately. Send verification with written response.

Founded · 7.702.72.B · Correction due July 12, 2023

Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe, and free of hazards.

Founded · 7.702.35.A · Correction due July 12, 2023

A record must be maintained, either written or electronic, for each staff member that includes the following:

Founded · 7.701.32.D.1.a. · General Requirements · Correction due July 12, 2023

For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.