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Step By Step Early Learning Center
4545 South Amherst HWY
Madison heights, VA 24572
(434) 847-4400

Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494

Inspection Date: July 13, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
? 8VAC20-780 Administration.
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
? 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
? 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
? 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
? 8VAC20-780 Programs.
? 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
? 8VAC20-780 Special Services.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Comments:
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 07/13/2022. There were 18 children, ages 3 months-2 years, and 8 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play, nap and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety.
Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B
Description: Based on observation of the infant room, the center failed to ensure all chemicals were locked.

Evidence:
1.The inspector observed two containers of chemicals sitting on the counter that was accessible to the walking and mobile toddlers in the classroom.

Plan of Correction: The staff locked the chemicals during the inspection and will ensure that they are locked when not in use.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-C
Description: Based on observation of the upper classroom, the center failed to ensure that all staff to child ratio was met.

Evidence:
1.Observed 18 children ages 4-8 year old's with one staff person. The required ratio is one staff person for 10 children.

Plan of Correction: A staff person was on vacation and made the ratio off. The director is currently hiring for additional staff.

Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.


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