Step Above Day Care

1929 Beech St, Wantagh, NY 11793License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

15 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

October 21, 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 1, 2026

Provider
Step Above Day Care
License number
649517
Location
1929 Beech St, Wantagh, NY 11793
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 58.8/100
Inspection record
15 inspections, last inspected October 21, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor58.8 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance100/100

30

Total Violations

Oct 21, 2025

Last Inspection

51

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (40)

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Jun 24, 2025

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)(i)Jun 24, 2025

for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)(i)Jun 24, 2025

for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)(i)Jun 24, 2025

for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)(i)Jun 24, 2025

for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Jun 24, 2025

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Jun 24, 2025

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)(1)(i)Jun 24, 2025

The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)Dec 3, 2024

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 3, 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Dec 3, 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(j)Dec 3, 2024

When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(j)Dec 3, 2024

When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(j)Dec 3, 2024

When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)Dec 3, 2024

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 3, 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Dec 3, 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)Dec 3, 2024

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 3, 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Dec 3, 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(j)Dec 3, 2024

When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)Dec 3, 2024

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 3, 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Dec 3, 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Sep 26, 2023

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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Sep 26, 2023

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(c)(7)Sep 26, 2023

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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Sep 26, 2023

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)(2)Sep 26, 2023

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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(7)Sep 26, 2023

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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Sep 26, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Sep 26, 2023

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)(2)Sep 26, 2023

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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Sep 26, 2023

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(c)(7)Sep 26, 2023

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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Sep 26, 2023

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)(2)Sep 26, 2023

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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(7)Sep 26, 2023

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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Step Above Day Care's safety grade?

Step Above Day Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 58.8 out of 100.

How many violations does Step Above Day Care have?

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

When was Step Above Day Care last inspected?

Step Above Day Care was last inspected on October 21, 2025.

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