First Step Child Care

2 Micort Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 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

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
First Step Child Care
License number
33286
Location
2 Micort Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 40.0/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected February 3, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor40.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

48

Total Violations

Feb 3, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (48)

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Oct 16, 2025

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Oct 16, 2025

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Oct 16, 2025

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Oct 16, 2025

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Oct 16, 2025

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Oct 16, 2025

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Jul 17, 2025

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Jul 17, 2025

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Jul 17, 2025

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Jul 17, 2025

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Jul 17, 2025

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Jul 17, 2025

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 8, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 8, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 8, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 8, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 8, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Apr 8, 2025

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(18)Feb 20, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(18)Feb 20, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(18)Feb 20, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(18)Feb 20, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(18)Feb 20, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(18)Feb 20, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 5, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 5, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 5, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 5, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 5, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Dec 5, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Sep 4, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Sep 4, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Sep 4, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Sep 4, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Sep 4, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Sep 4, 2024

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Apr 29, 2024

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(5)Apr 29, 2024

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Apr 29, 2024

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(5)Apr 29, 2024

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(5)Apr 29, 2024

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Apr 29, 2024

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(5)Apr 29, 2024

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Apr 29, 2024

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(5)Apr 29, 2024

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Apr 29, 2024

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(5)Apr 29, 2024

The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(7)Apr 29, 2024

With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Step Child Care's safety grade?

First Step Child Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 40.0 out of 100.

How many violations does First Step Child Care have?

First Step Child Care has 48 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 48 serious, and 0 minor.

When was First Step Child Care last inspected?

First Step Child Care was last inspected on February 3, 2026.

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