My First Steps Child Care

409 Seward Street, Rochester, NY 14608License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 29, 2025

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
My First Steps Child Care
License number
475911
Location
409 Seward Street, Rochester, NY 14608
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 3.8/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected July 29, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor3.8 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance25/100

70

Total Violations

Jul 29, 2025

Last Inspection

14

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (70)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Jul 29, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Jul 29, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Jul 29, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Jul 29, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Jul 29, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)May 15, 2025

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)May 15, 2025

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)May 15, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)May 15, 2025

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)May 15, 2025

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)May 15, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)May 15, 2025

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)May 15, 2025

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)May 15, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)May 15, 2025

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)May 15, 2025

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)May 15, 2025

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)May 15, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)May 15, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)May 15, 2025

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Sep 16, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Sep 16, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Sep 16, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Sep 16, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(r)Sep 16, 2024

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(h)(2)Sep 16, 2024

The home must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Sep 16, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(h)(2)Sep 16, 2024

The home must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Sep 16, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Sep 16, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(r)Sep 16, 2024

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Sep 16, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Sep 16, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(h)(2)Sep 16, 2024

The home must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Sep 16, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Sep 16, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(r)Sep 16, 2024

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Sep 16, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(h)(2)Sep 16, 2024

The home must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Sep 16, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Sep 16, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(r)Sep 16, 2024

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Sep 16, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Sep 16, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(h)(2)Sep 16, 2024

The home must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Sep 16, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(3)Sep 16, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(r)Sep 16, 2024

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Sep 16, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Sep 16, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Jul 30, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Jul 30, 2024

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(k)Jul 30, 2024

Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jul 30, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Jul 30, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Jul 30, 2024

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(k)Jul 30, 2024

Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jul 30, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Jul 30, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Jul 30, 2024

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(k)Jul 30, 2024

Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jul 30, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Jul 30, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Jul 30, 2024

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(k)Jul 30, 2024

Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jul 30, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Jul 30, 2024

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Jul 30, 2024

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(k)Jul 30, 2024

Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jul 30, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My First Steps Child Care's safety grade?

My First Steps Child Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 3.8 out of 100.

How many violations does My First Steps Child Care have?

My First Steps Child Care has 70 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 70 serious, and 0 minor.

When was My First Steps Child Care last inspected?

My First Steps Child Care was last inspected on July 29, 2025.

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