Little Steps Montessori

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training that meets the state's guidelines.

State rule 747.1313(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers"

Inspector's note: The director did not have proof of current training in pediatric first aid training. The previous training expired in 2024.

Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pediatric first aid and CPR training must be skill-based and hands-on.

State rule 747.1313(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on"

Inspector's note: The director did not have proof of current training in pediatric CPR. The previous training expired in 2024.

Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 747.3501 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: The backyard had three areas in the fence where slats were loose at the bottom of the fence and nails were exposed.

Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Safety drill documentation must be kept and made available.

State rule 747.801(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation"

Inspector's note: Safety documentation for monthly checks of fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors was not current. The equipment was last checked in August 2025.

Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The primary caregiver must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 747.1303(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training"

Inspector's note: During the follow up inspection, it was found that the caregiver had not completed half of the required annual training.

Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Oct 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be kept on file.

State rule 747.5007 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File"

Inspector's note: During the follow up inspection, the operation did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram on file or posted.

Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified by the state Oct 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Smoke detectors must be tested as the state requires.

State rule 747.5115 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Smoke Detectors Testing"

Inspector's note: The operation has no record of testing or changing the batteries in the smoke detectors.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The primary caregiver must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 747.1303(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training"

Inspector's note: The caregiver had not completed any of the required annual training.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training that meets the state's guidelines.

State rule 747.1313(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers"

Inspector's note: During the inspection the operator could not provide her current certification for CPR or first aid.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary

State rule 747.3801(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the flexible gauze in the first aid kit had grass on it and the scissors were rusty and the scissor blade had an unknown dark substance on it.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be kept on file.

State rule 747.5007 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram on file or posted.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

State rule 747.5107(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"

Inspector's note: The operation has not been doing any monthly checks on the fire extinguisher at the operation.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. 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 747.5337(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Documentation Available During Hours of Operation"

Inspector's note: The operation has no record of testing or changing the batteries in the carbon monoxide detectors.

Corrected Sep 2, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).