A Step Above Preparatory Academy Inc.

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: A 2 month old infant was observed sleeping in a swing. Note: The caregiver removed the infant from the swing.

Corrected Sep 16, 2026, verified by the state Sep 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: A pole in the back building was observed to be missing paint and exposing not only the sheet rock but a metal bracket.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Sep 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: The loose fill has grass growing through out it and needs maintained to ensure it meets the required depth.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Carbon-monoxide detectors must be installed, tested and documented as the state requires.

State rule 746.5537(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Install new Battery in Each CO Detector Annually"

Inspector's note: The smoke detectors in the front of the building are beeping.

Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk When the director is away, the caregiver in charge must have access to all records.

State rule 746.1013(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records"

Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge did not have access to personnel and children files while the director was away. Note: It was discussed with the director that access must be given to the caregiver left in charge while both directors are out of the building.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: Two childre's files have screen shots for their immunization record.

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: Two caregivers have affidavits that do not have a notary stamp on them.

Corrected Sep 18, 2026, verified by the state Sep 18, 2026.

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: A board is broken in half and hanging loose on the hand rail to the ramp leading into the back building.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The loose fill is not at the required six inches according to the heigth of the climbing structure.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: The staff files were not available during my inspection.

Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified by the state Sep 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).