Stepping Stones Early Learning Center
1624 KENT DAIRY ROAD, ALABASTER, AL 35007Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR rating of 1 Star. Structural quality reflects Alabama's licensing baseline. Alabama caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Alabama Quality STAR 1 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (8) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 2, 202413 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- In the Staff Break Room, Medication for Children and Staff Is Not Locked Up.
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Four (4) Month Old Infant Was Observed Asleep in a Swing with a Blanket.
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Four (4) Month Old Infant Observed Sleeping in a Swing (Same Infant as #1).
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Six (6) Month Old Infant Was Observed Sleeping Wearing a Pacifier Attached to a Strap (Hazard).
✓ Corrected at visit
- Powder Formula Is Used in the Infant I Room.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Were Unable to See Two (2) Infants Sleeping in Cribs When Both Staff Were in the Adjoining Room Which Is Also Part of Infant I.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Medication Authorization Forms That Are No Longer Needed Are Not Filed in Child's File.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Medication Authorization Forms Are Not Filled Out Completely; Some Have Missing Information.
✓ Corrected at visit
- There Is One (1) Blanket Medication Authorization Form (No Signature or Date).
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Observed Applying Medication (Desitin) Without a Medication Authorization.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Nine (9) Medications Are Not Labeled with the Child's Names.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Ten Medications Do Not Have a Medication Authorization Form.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Nine Medications Do Not Have Health Care Provider Orders.
✓ Corrected at visit
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1
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