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Success By Steps Early Learning Academy

Child Care Center

C Quality Rating
5616 Fairfield Road
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Facility

Capacity: 23

Operator: Teresa Michele Grayer

Hours

Sunday
  • Closed
Monday
  • 7:30AM–5:30PM
Tuesday
  • 7:30AM–5:30PM
Wednesday
  • 7:30AM–5:30PM
Thursday
  • 7:30AM–5:30PM
Friday
  • 7:30AM–5:30PM
Saturday
  • Closed

Licensing

Type & Number: License#: 24598

Issued: 8/28/2023

Expires: 8/28/2025

Contact

DSS Licensing Specialist

Timmons, Courtney

ABC Quality Assessor

Shamon Thomas

Facility Review

19 found

Inspection Type Date Deficiency Type Severity  Resolved
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Capacity High Yes
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Direct Supervision High On Site
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Nap Time Ratios High On Site
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Fire Safety High Yes
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards Medium On Site
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards High On Site
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards Medium On Site
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Outdoor Space Medium Yes
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Outdoor Space Medium On Site
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Outdoor Space Medium Yes
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Environmental Hazards High On Site
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Meal Requirements High On Site
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Food Storage High On Site
Annual Review 03.29.2023 Feeding, Eating, and Drinking High Yes
Annual Review 12.20.2022 Center Definitions High Yes
Annual Review 12.20.2022 Direct Supervision High Yes
Annual Review 12.20.2022 Ratios High Yes
Annual Review 12.20.2022 Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards High Yes
Annual Review 12.20.2022 Feeding, Eating, and Drinking High Yes

Inspection Reports

7 found

Inspection Type Date Report
Annual Review 09.10.2024 View Report
Complaint 04.15.2024 View Report
Complaint 01.03.2024 View Report
Complaint 11.27.2023 View Report
Annual Review 03.29.2023 View Report
Annual Review 03.29.2023 View Report
Annual Review 12.20.2022 View Report

ABC Facility Review

2 found

Date Rating
04.13.2022
10.24.2024

Note on Deficiencies

Deficiencies are listed in broad categories and are available online for 36 months. We encourage you to contact your region office for an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or for additional information about this facility’s compliance. Resolved “On Site” means that a violation was resolved during the Licensing Specialist’s inspection.


Severity Levels

High: These are the most serious violations of child care regulations and could pose a risk to the health and safety of children. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility’s compliance, please contact your regional office.

Medium: These are significant violations of child care regulations and could negatively impact the health and safety of children. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility’s compliance, please contact your regional office.

Low: These violations are the least likely to impact health and safety, but they still show that a facility is out of compliance with some child care regulations. If you would like an explanation of any of the deficiencies, or would like additional information about this facility’s compliance, please contact your regional office.


Note on Frequency of Inspections

Centers, Group Homes, and Licensed Family Homes: In 2014, legislation was passed that changed the number of unannounced visits from two per year to one per year in Child Care Centers, Group Child Care Homes, and Licensed Family Child Care Homes. As a result of this new law, you may see a decrease in the number of deficiencies listed on this website for these types of providers. Unannounced visits are still made in response to a complaint, and visits are scheduled with the facility during the re-licensing process, which occurs every two years.


Registered Family Homes

Most family homes are registered, not licensed. In 2014, legislation was passed that allows Child Care Licensing to make one unannounced visit to these homes each year. As a result of this new law, you may see an increase in the number of deficiencies listed on this website for Registered Family Child Care Homes. Unannounced visits are still made in response to a complaint. Click here for an overview of each facility and the requirements they must meet according to state law.