B & D's First Step Child Care Center, Inc.

2113 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304License
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

26 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 3, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
B & D's First Step Child Care Center, Inc.
License number
42467
Location
2113 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Status
License
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 62.5/100
Inspection record
26 inspections, last inspected February 3, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average62.5 / 100
Health75/100
Safety25/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance50/100

20

Total Violations

Feb 3, 2026

Last Inspection

52

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (20)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 7, 2024

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Oct 7, 2024

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 7, 2024

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 7, 2024

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Oct 7, 2024

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 7, 2024

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Oct 7, 2024

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 7, 2024

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Oct 7, 2024

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(33)Oct 7, 2024

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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(13)Apr 26, 2023

Staff must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Apr 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Apr 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(13)Apr 26, 2023

Staff must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Apr 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(13)Apr 26, 2023

Staff must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Apr 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(13)Apr 26, 2023

Staff must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(o)Apr 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(13)Apr 26, 2023

Staff must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is B & D's First Step Child Care Center, Inc.'s safety grade?

B & D's First Step Child Care Center, Inc. has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 62.5 out of 100.

How many violations does B & D's First Step Child Care Center, Inc. have?

B & D's First Step Child Care Center, Inc. has 20 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 20 serious, and 0 minor.

When was B & D's First Step Child Care Center, Inc. last inspected?

B & D's First Step Child Care Center, Inc. was last inspected on February 3, 2026.

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