Description: First Steps Early Learning Center is excited to offer a child care center built around the child's needs. We offer your child a variety of activities and experiences to help them grow and learn in a fun and creative environment.
Desiree Shaltis and Tricia Pugh are the owners of First Steps Early Learning Center. Together their goal is to have a happy, fun, educational environment that children, staff, and families feel welcome in.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | No Violations found *** | Licensing |
| 2026-02-11 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2026-02-11 | Per staff interview and review of documentation, parents are not immediately notified of head injuries. | Violation |
| Description: 251.04(4)(a)2.c. — Parent Notification - Injury, Consumption Of Allergen, Incorrect Medication | ||
| 2026-02-11 | Staff A, B, C, D, E, and H did not have record of certificate that included infant and child CPR. All CPR certificates on file noted provisional qualifications. Hands on training was needed to be completely certified. | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(c) — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training | ||
| 2026-02-11 | Diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" were within reach of children on a low shelf in the bathroom. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(2)(d) — Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children | ||
| 2026-02-11 | The product used to sanitize dishes did not have instructions for sanitizing. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(b)3.c. — Manual Dishwashing - Sanitize | ||
| 2026-02-11 | Fish sticks and cinnamon sticks in the freezer were not covered in a sealed container. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)1.d. — Food Storage - Covering Refrigerated Food | ||
| 2026-02-11 | Multiple dry food items were not labeled and stored in bags with zip-type closures or metal, glass or food grade plastic containers with tight-fitting covers. | Violation |
| Description: 251.06(9)(d)2.a. — Food Storage - Dry Food | ||
| 2026-02-11 | Staff E threatened to take away a child's stuffed animal during rest period. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(2)(e)2. — Prohibited Actions - Verbal | ||
| 2026-02-11 | The product used to sanitize eating surfaces did not have instructions for sanitizing food grade surfaces. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(5)(b)5. — Eating Surfaces - Cleaned, Sanitized | ||
| 2026-02-11 | The medical log book was not reviewed within the last 6 months to ensure all possible preventive measures are taken. The review was 06/30/25. | Violation |
| Description: 251.07(6)(dm)4. — Medical Log - Reviewing Injury Records | ||
| 2026-02-11 | A plastic mat is placed on top of the diaper changing pad. The surface between the mat and pad and underneath the pad are not being cleaned and disinfected. The areas contained sand and other debris. The disinfecting product is not being used per the instructions on the product label. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection | ||
| 2025-02-21 | See Violations below | Licensing |
| 2025-02-21 | Staff A, Staff B and Staff C did not have on file documentation of completing biennial child abuse and neglect training | Violation |
| Description: 251.05(3)(cm) — Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training | ||
| 2025-02-21 | Per observation, and infant was laying in a crib sleeping with a bib attached. | Violation |
| Description: 251.09(1)(L) — Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs | ||
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They are absolutely fantastic with both of my children. I am beyond impressed with the patience and attitude of each provider.