Stepping Stones at The Park
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
29 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: License
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 10, 2026
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
- Stepping Stones at The Park
- License number
- 40446
- Location
- 30 Park Ln, Highland, NY 12528
- Status
- License
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 33.8/100
- Inspection record
- 29 inspections, last inspected February 10, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
120
Total Violations
Feb 10, 2026
Last Inspection
67
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (120)
Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Resolution: Corrected
Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Resolution: Corrected
Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Resolution: Corrected
Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Resolution: Corrected
Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
Resolution: Not Corrected
Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Resolution: Corrected
All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center's policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: the maximum group size is twenty-one children.
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
Resolution: Corrected
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Resolution: Corrected
All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center's policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Resolution: Corrected
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: the maximum group size is twenty-one children.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center's policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Resolution: Corrected
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: the maximum group size is twenty-one children.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center's policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Resolution: Corrected
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: the maximum group size is twenty-one children.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
All staff and volunteers of the child day care center must be familiar with the Office regulations and policies governing such programs, and the child care center's policies. Such regulations and policies must be readily accessible to staff and volunteers for reference purposes.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Resolution: Corrected
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: the maximum group size is twenty-one children.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Parents must be given the opportunity to discuss issues related to their children and the care of their children with the director, group teacher or assistant teacher. Such opportunities must occur at the time of enrollment and as frequently as needed thereafter, but at least annually.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: the name(s), addresses and telephone numbers of person(s) with the legal responsibility and administrative authority for the operation of the child day care center;
Resolution: Corrected
When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
When toddlers are cared for with preschool children in a mixed age group at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to children aged 18 months to 36 months must be followed.
Resolution: Corrected
When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time.
Resolution: Corrected
When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time.
Resolution: Corrected
Parents must be given the opportunity to discuss issues related to their children and the care of their children with the director, group teacher or assistant teacher. Such opportunities must occur at the time of enrollment and as frequently as needed thereafter, but at least annually.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: the name(s), addresses and telephone numbers of person(s) with the legal responsibility and administrative authority for the operation of the child day care center;
Resolution: Corrected
When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
When toddlers are cared for with preschool children in a mixed age group at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to children aged 18 months to 36 months must be followed.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Parents must be given the opportunity to discuss issues related to their children and the care of their children with the director, group teacher or assistant teacher. Such opportunities must occur at the time of enrollment and as frequently as needed thereafter, but at least annually.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: the name(s), addresses and telephone numbers of person(s) with the legal responsibility and administrative authority for the operation of the child day care center;
Resolution: Corrected
When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
When toddlers are cared for with preschool children in a mixed age group at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to children aged 18 months to 36 months must be followed.
Resolution: Corrected
When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Parents must be given the opportunity to discuss issues related to their children and the care of their children with the director, group teacher or assistant teacher. Such opportunities must occur at the time of enrollment and as frequently as needed thereafter, but at least annually.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: the name(s), addresses and telephone numbers of person(s) with the legal responsibility and administrative authority for the operation of the child day care center;
Resolution: Corrected
When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
When toddlers are cared for with preschool children in a mixed age group at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to children aged 18 months to 36 months must be followed.
Resolution: Corrected
When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Parents must be given the opportunity to discuss issues related to their children and the care of their children with the director, group teacher or assistant teacher. Such opportunities must occur at the time of enrollment and as frequently as needed thereafter, but at least annually.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: the name(s), addresses and telephone numbers of person(s) with the legal responsibility and administrative authority for the operation of the child day care center;
Resolution: Corrected
When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
When toddlers are cared for with preschool children in a mixed age group at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to children aged 18 months to 36 months must be followed.
Resolution: Corrected
When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Resolution: Corrected
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Resolution: Corrected
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Resolution: Corrected
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Resolution: Corrected
Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Resolution: Corrected
The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.
Resolution: Corrected
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
Resolution: Corrected
The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.
Resolution: Corrected
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
Resolution: Corrected
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
Resolution: Corrected
The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.
Resolution: Corrected
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
Resolution: Corrected
The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.
Resolution: Corrected
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
Resolution: Corrected
The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.
Resolution: Corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepping Stones at The Park's safety grade?
Stepping Stones at The Park has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 33.8 out of 100.
How many violations does Stepping Stones at The Park have?
Stepping Stones at The Park has 120 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 120 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Stepping Stones at The Park last inspected?
Stepping Stones at The Park was last inspected on February 10, 2026.