Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 19, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility with inadequate plumbing in kitchen. Waste water comes from floor drain located in front of kitchen stove when running water from 3 compartment sink. Instructed to discontinue use until plumbing is corrected. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in kitchen. Noted items stored on floor in northeast corner of kitchen. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items. All kept item are to be stored on proper shelving that is non-porous smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the floor

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jun 3, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing outlet cover in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation fan not operable in staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. May 27, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing outlet cover in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation fan not operable in staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2600758 on 8-27-24: 47-can opener in prep area with rust and stains. Instructed to remove rust, stains and maintain. 51-found no service/mop sink on the premises. Instructed to provide said sink, with hot/cold running water and a back flow prevention device. Must maintain on the premises at all times.55-water stained ceiling tiles in the classrooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. -wall in closet where the mop sink was located is damaged. Instructed to repair/paint wall and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.found the floors in the corners, in the storage closet and under/around all heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -vents and ceiling tiles with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain vents and ceiling tiles throughout as needed. Priority…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Aug 27, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Can opener in prep area with rust and stains. Instructed to remove rust, stains and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in chest freezer with ice build up and food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain freezer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found no service/mop sink on the premises. Instructed to provide said sink, with hot/cold running water and a back flow prevention device. Must maintain on the premises at all times.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the classrooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. -wall in closet where the mop sink was located is damaged. Instructed to repair/paint wall and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, in the storage closet and under/around all heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -vents and ceiling tiles with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain vents and ceiling tiles throughout as needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Dec 8, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical12 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 150-1/2 pints milk ranging from 46.6f-48.1f.1lbs. Cooked chicken legs-52.0f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 12 gallons $54.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 54.6f with tcs foods stored inside. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(cos)manager pushed in the plug and refrigerator came on .air temperature is now 40.0f. May resume usage.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of rear door must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for storage in kitchen & yellow jackets room and provide adequate shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no drainboard at 3- compartment sink must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from all cubbies and shelving units in class rooms.must defrost chest freezer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage can in unisex toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and loose flooring in kitchen,hallways and classrooms to be in good repair,stained ceiling tiles in yellow jacket & red birds.loose threshold & small holes in wall near chest freezer in kitchen .

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in yellow jacket room,red birds and pink flamingo.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and in between equipment in class rooms and closet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide shatter proof bulbs in ceiling fans in class rooms.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Oct 11, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 26, 2022 Fail

   License Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 10 rodent droppings in kitchen area. Instructed manager to remove droppings and sanitize area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

8. Sep 21, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 10 rodent droppings in kitchen area. Instructed manager to remove droppings and sanitize area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from the floor drain in the rear food prep area when the 3 compartment sink is drained; observed waste water being improperly disposed to adjacent compartment in 3 compartment sink. When water is drained adjacent compartments back up. Management instructed to repair and maintain so that the floor drain is not backing up with waste water and adjacent sinks do not flood when water is drained. . Priority 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor in furnace room with debris build up. Instructed manager to clean

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Sep 25, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: The 3-compartment sink in the kitchen does not have a drainboard. Instructed to provide a drainboard. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the women's staff toilet room has no lid/cover. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid/cover. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the water stain ceiling tiles in the prep and front classroom areas. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Dec 3, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Clean can opener blade of can opener at prep table. Corrected on site.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

11. Oct 1, 2018 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Sep 24, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed over 20 mice droppings on floor in southwest corner near copier in front classroom near office, 10 mice droppings on floor along south wall behind computer equipment in front classroom, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls near water heater in rear freezer storage area, 5 mice droppings scattered on floor in furnace room across from kitchen, 2 mice droppings on floor inside closet near children washroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11(b) observed multi-use utensils not inverted or properly stored. Instructed manager to properly invert utensils to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11(a)(b) observed single service articles and utensils not properly stored or inverted on rolling cart. All knives, forks and spoons shall be presented so only the handles are touched by employees.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed cardboard used as liner on dry storage shelves in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard on shelving units. All shelves shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 observed clean pots stored on compartment dividers and no drainboard installed on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide drainboard large enough to accommodate all clean items.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed dust and debris on shelving units in classroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12(a) floors need cleaning along walls and in all corners in kitchen, furnace room, water heater room, storage closet, office and classroom areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed office files stored in kitchen, excessive clutter in utility room near kitchen and office area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and properly organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. May 22, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found the rubber gasket at the refrigerator door in the kitchen in poor repair; must repair or replace the rubber gasket at the refrigerator door to avoid escaping air from the unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the can opener blade at the prep counter in the kitchen.

14. Oct 26, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed excess items inside of the basement. Instructed to remove all excess items and better organize the other items 6 inches above the floor and 6 inches away from the wall.

15. Aug 21, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Aug 14, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35 rodent droppings in he following areas: 10 in the redbirds room in childrens storage shelves and corners. 15 in bluebirds room in shelves and corners, and 10 behind the computer equipment in the front. Insructred to remove droppings. Clean, sanitize and maintain areas. Recommended contacting pest control service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following food and non-food contact surfaces: rust on storage racks in the kitchen, under 3 comp sink and around grease trap also, behind reach in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following food and non-food contact equipment: interior of cabinets; filter and hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls throughout the kitchen and all ceiling vents throughout, and maintain.,maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace light in yellow jacks room, clean and maintain light sheilds throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize, clean and sanitize rear storage and furnace room. Remove items six inches off of floor to prevent rodent harborage.

17. Oct 23, 2014 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean te wallbase in the kitchen area behind stove and refrigerator unit

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from the storage closet in rear of prekises