BEGINNING STEPS DAY CARE
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
32 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Permitted
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 16, 2023
Provenance
New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- BEGINNING STEPS DAY CARE
- License number
- 64597
- Location
- 21 SNYDER AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11226
- Status
- Permitted
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 84.6/100
- Inspection record
- 32 inspections, last inspected March 16, 2023
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
122
Total Violations
Mar 16, 2023
Last Inspection
40
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
No violations recorded in the last 3 years.
All Violations (122)
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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At time of inspection children's medical files were Not provided, were incomplete or were Not maintained.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection children's medical files were Not provided, were incomplete or were Not maintained.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection children's medical files were Not provided, were incomplete or were Not maintained.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection children's medical files were Not provided, were incomplete or were Not maintained.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
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At time of inspection children's medical files were Not provided, were incomplete or were Not maintained.
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At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
Resolution: CORRECTED
Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
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Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
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Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
Resolution: CORRECTED
Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
SCR clearances Not arranged for; clearance review Not conducted; SCR clearance Not repeated every two years
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
SCR clearances Not arranged for; clearance review Not conducted; SCR clearance Not repeated every two years
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
SCR clearances Not arranged for; clearance review Not conducted; SCR clearance Not repeated every two years
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
SCR clearances Not arranged for; clearance review Not conducted; SCR clearance Not repeated every two years
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At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
SCR clearances Not arranged for; clearance review Not conducted; SCR clearance Not repeated every two years
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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Child care service failed to conduct business and employment reference checks of staff/volunteers.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service staff acting as assistant teachers in night care program do Not meet staff qualification requirements.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service failed to conduct business and employment reference checks of staff/volunteers.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service staff acting as assistant teachers in night care program do Not meet staff qualification requirements.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service failed to conduct business and employment reference checks of staff/volunteers.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service failed to conduct business and employment reference checks of staff/volunteers.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service staff acting as assistant teachers in night care program do Not meet staff qualification requirements.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service staff acting as assistant teachers in night care program do Not meet staff qualification requirements.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service failed to conduct business and employment reference checks of staff/volunteers.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
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Food Protection Certificate is available for inspection
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Food Protection Certificate is available for inspection
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Food Protection Certificate is available for inspection
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Food Protection Certificate is available for inspection
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Food Protection Certificate is available for inspection
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that individual associated with child care service/camp involved in an act detrimental to health and safety.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to maintain children's daily attendance records.
Resolution: CORRECTED
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BEGINNING STEPS DAY CARE's safety grade?
BEGINNING STEPS DAY CARE has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 84.6 out of 100.
How many violations does BEGINNING STEPS DAY CARE have?
BEGINNING STEPS DAY CARE has 122 total violations on record, including 104 critical, 0 serious, and 18 minor.
When was BEGINNING STEPS DAY CARE last inspected?
BEGINNING STEPS DAY CARE was last inspected on March 16, 2023.