Stepping Stones Learning Academy #4, LLC

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility fie inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection date for 10/14/2024. This was corrected by the facility receiving the current fire inspection on 10/31/2025.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Corrected during the inspection.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“The outdoor play area had a metal picnic table sharp edges on the sitting area. This was corrected by the administrator removing the table from the play area.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“In the outdoor play area there was a picnic table with broken seats that had exposed jagged edges. The administrator cover the broken and jagged edged with duck tape.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“Inside an unlocked office space there was a teacher’s purse, push pins, and a can of Lysol aerosol stored.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“There were 17 children present however only 14 were signed in by their parents. Administrator corrected by adding her initials next to children names and highlighting the space for parents to sign during pick up.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Storage space was not available for each child’s personal belongings.

“Storage was available to individual children; however, some of the items or accessories belonging to a child stored in cubicles or coat hooks should not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. The teacher pushed items into the space to prevent items from touching.”

Rule Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.The most current sanitation inspection report for the facility was completed November 10, 2022.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 28, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.