Sandra's First Step Daycare

256 Hollenbeck St., Rochester, NY 14621License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

12 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 20, 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
Sandra's First Step Daycare
License number
661278
Location
256 Hollenbeck St., Rochester, NY 14621
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 45.0/100
Inspection record
12 inspections, last inspected November 20, 2025
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

40

Total Violations

Nov 20, 2025

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (40)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Apr 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Apr 14, 2025

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Apr 14, 2025

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Apr 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Apr 14, 2025

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Apr 14, 2025

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Apr 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Apr 14, 2025

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Apr 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Apr 14, 2025

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Apr 14, 2025

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Apr 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Apr 14, 2025

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Apr 14, 2025

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Apr 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Apr 14, 2025

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Apr 14, 2025

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Apr 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Apr 14, 2025

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Apr 14, 2025

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Apr 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Apr 14, 2025

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Apr 14, 2025

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Apr 14, 2025

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Apr 14, 2025

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Apr 14, 2025

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(a)Apr 14, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Apr 14, 2025

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(c)Apr 14, 2025

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(14)(ii)Apr 14, 2025

The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(r)Jan 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(r)Jan 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(r)Jan 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(r)Jan 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(r)Jan 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Apr 20, 2023

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)Apr 20, 2023

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)Apr 20, 2023

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)Apr 20, 2023

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)Apr 20, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandra's First Step Daycare's safety grade?

Sandra's First Step Daycare 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 Sandra's First Step Daycare have?

Sandra's First Step Daycare has 40 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 40 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Sandra's First Step Daycare last inspected?

Sandra's First Step Daycare was last inspected on November 20, 2025.

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