Next Step Child Care

10 Micort Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

20 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 4, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Next Step Child Care
License number
483391
Location
10 Micort Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 45.0/100
Inspection record
20 inspections, last inspected February 4, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor45.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance100/100

30

Total Violations

Feb 4, 2026

Last Inspection

10

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (30)

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)May 13, 2025

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)May 13, 2025

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)May 13, 2025

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)May 13, 2025

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)May 13, 2025

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Nov 6, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Nov 6, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Nov 6, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Nov 6, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Nov 6, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Apr 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Apr 29, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Apr 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Apr 29, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Apr 29, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Apr 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Apr 29, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Apr 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Apr 29, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Apr 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Apr 29, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Apr 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Apr 29, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Apr 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Apr 29, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Apr 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Apr 29, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Apr 29, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Apr 29, 2024

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Apr 29, 2024

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Next Step Child Care's safety grade?

Next Step Child Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 45.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Next Step Child Care have?

Next Step Child Care has 30 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 30 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Next Step Child Care last inspected?

Next Step Child Care was last inspected on February 4, 2026.

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