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First Steps Early Learning Center

8553 Herrick Drive, Chesterland, OH 44026 · Geauga County License #2250032222
5
inspections on file
7
recorded violations
0
health & safety class
Sep 10, 2026
last inspection

Inspection history

Source: Ohio Department of Children and Youth

Records held from Sep 12, 2023 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.

Ohio publishes its inspection findings only as scanned report images. The findings shown here were transcribed from those scans; the archived original report linked on each visit is the authoritative record. Findings the inspector handled as technical assistance are not violations and are not listed.

Inspection history for First Steps Early Learning Center
DateKindOutcome as recordedViolationsOfficial record
Sep 10, 2026AnnualPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed3Official report · PDF
May 22, 2026ProvisionalPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed1Official report · PDF
Oct 21, 2025IncidentinjuryillnessPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressedin reportOfficial report · PDF
Oct 14, 2025ProvisionalPartially Compliant · Non-Compliance - Fully Addressed3Official report · PDF
Jul 16, 2025PrelicenseFully Compliant0Official report · PDF

Violations

Text reproduced verbatim · Ohio Department of Children and Youth
How to read violations

Nearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.

Paperwork — records, postings, forms Standard — supervision, ratio, training Health & safety — direct risk to a child

Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.

Sep 10, 2026Annual · 3 deficiencies citedOfficial report

Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.

PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-12 — Safe Equipment

“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair. The following was observed: - Changing table straps were attached and not used during a diaper change. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 14, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-12 — Safe Environment

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not protected from item(s) or condition(s) which may threaten their health, safety, or well-being. The following was observed: - Ateacher picked up an infant in an unsafe manner. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 14, 2026
PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-09 — Background Check Requirements

“In review of the staff records, it was determined that background check requirements had not been followed, for the individual(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart. The following was observed: - The DCY 1177 was on file Submit the program's corrective action plan, which includes a statement that the correct form is now on file, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Oct 14, 2026
May 22, 2026Provisional · 1 deficiency citedOfficial report

Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.

PaperworkState weight: Other non-compliance
5180:2-12-19 — Supervision

“During the inspection, it was determined that children were not being properly supervised as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during indoor play. 2. Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member during outdoor play. 3. Child(ren) were not within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member more than once. 4, Staff were not physically present in the space and near enough to respond and reach the child(ren) immediately. 5. Other: [ ]. Children must be supervised according to rule and within both sight and hearing of a child care staff member at all times. Provide staff training. Submit the program’s corrective action plan, which includes a statement that training was provided, to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Jun 21, 2026
Oct 14, 2025Provisional · 3 deficiencies citedOfficial report

Ohio Department of Children and Youth publishes these findings only as a scanned report. The text below was transcribed from that scan — the archived original is authoritative.

PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-12 — Safe Equipment

“During the inspection, equipment was determined to be unsafe, hazardous to children, or in need of repair as noted in number(s) 3 below: 1. Manufacturer's guidelines for the [ ] were not followed in that [ ]. 2. The straps were missing on the [_ ]. 3. The straps were attached, but were not used on the changing pad. 4. The straps were attached and were used, but were not used in a safe manner. 5. The equipment had sharp points or corners. 6. The equipment had splinters. 7. The equipment had protruding nails. 8. The equipment had loose or rusty parts. 9. The equipment had paint which contains lead or other poisonous materials. 10. The equipment had hazardous features. 11. A fan was unstable and could easily tip over. 12. A fan had openings a finger could enter. 13. The pipes from the heat pump felt hot to the touch 14. A space heater felt hot to the touch 15. The position of a space heater was a tripping hazard 16. The air conditioning unit was not enclosed and was accessible to children on the playground. 17. A ball pit, trampoline, inflatable bounce house, inflatable slide, or inflatable equipment used for climbing and bouncing was used. 18. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 13, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-13 — Handwashing Requirements

“During the inspection, it was determined that handwashing requirements were not followed as listed in number(s) 5 below, as required in rule. 1. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands upon arrival for the day. 2. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands prior to departure. 3. At least one staff did not wash their hands upon entry into a classroom. 4. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after toileting or assisting a child with toileting. 5. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after each diaper change or pull-up change. 6. At least one staff did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids or cleaning up spills or objects contaminated with bodily fluids. 7. At least one child did not wash their hands after contact with bodily fluids. 8. At least one child did not wash their hands after returning inside after outdoor play. 9. At least one staff did not wash their hands after cleaning or sanitizing or using any chemical products. 10. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands after handling pets, pet cages or other pet objects that have come in contact with the pet. 11. At least one staff did not wash their hands before eating, serving or preparing food or bottles or feeding a child. 12. At least one child did not wash their hands before eating or assisting with food preparation. 13. At least one staff did not wash their hands before and after completing a medical procedure or administering medication. 14. At least one child did not wash their hands after water activities. 15. At least one staff/child did not wash their hands when visibly soiled (must use soap and water). 16. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 13, 2025
PaperworkState weight: Low risk
5180:2-12-23 — Infant Bottle and Food Preparation

“During the inspection, it was determined that breast milk provided by the parent was not stored appropriately as noted in number(s) 1 below: 1. Not labeled with infant's name, date pumped, and date prepared; 2. Not immediately refrigerated or frozen; 3. Stored at room temperature longer than eight hours; 4. Stored at the program for more than five days after it was expressed; 5. Stored longer than two weeks in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator; 6. Stored longer than six months in the refrigerator/freezer; 7. Stored longer than twelve months in the deep freezer; 8. Other [ ]. Submit the program’s corrective action plan to the Department to verify compliance with the requirements of this rule.”

Corrective action plan due Nov 13, 2025

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