First Step Day Care, Inc.

317 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

30 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 8, 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 Day Care, Inc.
License number
40860
Location
317 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 16.3/100
Inspection record
30 inspections, last inspected January 8, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor16.3 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing50/100
Compliance25/100

125

Total Violations

Jan 8, 2026

Last Inspection

64

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (125)

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Jan 8, 2026

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Jan 8, 2026

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Jan 8, 2026

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Jan 8, 2026

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Jan 8, 2026

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(e)Aug 22, 2025

A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(e)Aug 22, 2025

A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(e)Aug 22, 2025

A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(e)Aug 22, 2025

A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(e)Aug 22, 2025

A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(32)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(22)Jun 5, 2025

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: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Feb 7, 2025

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Feb 7, 2025

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Feb 7, 2025

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Feb 7, 2025

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Feb 7, 2025

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(d)Oct 15, 2024

Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(d)Oct 15, 2024

Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(d)Oct 15, 2024

Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(d)Oct 15, 2024

Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(d)Oct 15, 2024

Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 9, 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Aug 9, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 9, 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Aug 9, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 9, 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Aug 9, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 9, 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Aug 9, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 9, 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: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Aug 9, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)Aug 2, 2024

The Health Care Plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Aug 2, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(w)Aug 2, 2024

Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(r)(7)Aug 2, 2024

The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(7)Aug 2, 2024

Equipment that is frequently used or touched by children on a daily basis must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, when soiled and at least once weekly.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(v)Aug 2, 2024

When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Aug 2, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Aug 2, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(r)(7)Aug 2, 2024

The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(w)Aug 2, 2024

Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Aug 2, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)Aug 2, 2024

The Health Care Plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(7)Aug 2, 2024

Equipment that is frequently used or touched by children on a daily basis must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, when soiled and at least once weekly.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(v)Aug 2, 2024

When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Aug 2, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(r)(7)Aug 2, 2024

The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(w)Aug 2, 2024

Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Aug 2, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)Aug 2, 2024

The Health Care Plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(7)Aug 2, 2024

Equipment that is frequently used or touched by children on a daily basis must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, when soiled and at least once weekly.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(v)Aug 2, 2024

When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Aug 2, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(r)(7)Aug 2, 2024

The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(w)Aug 2, 2024

Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)Aug 2, 2024

The Health Care Plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(7)Aug 2, 2024

Equipment that is frequently used or touched by children on a daily basis must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, when soiled and at least once weekly.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(v)Aug 2, 2024

When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Aug 2, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(r)(7)Aug 2, 2024

The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(w)Aug 2, 2024

Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Aug 2, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)Aug 2, 2024

The Health Care Plan.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(7)Aug 2, 2024

Equipment that is frequently used or touched by children on a daily basis must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, when soiled and at least once weekly.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(v)Aug 2, 2024

When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Aug 2, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(3)Sep 29, 2023

Staff must assist children in keeping clean and comfortable, and in learning appropriate personal hygiene practices.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(3)Sep 29, 2023

Staff must assist children in keeping clean and comfortable, and in learning appropriate personal hygiene practices.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(3)Sep 29, 2023

Staff must assist children in keeping clean and comfortable, and in learning appropriate personal hygiene practices.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(3)Sep 29, 2023

Staff must assist children in keeping clean and comfortable, and in learning appropriate personal hygiene practices.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(3)Sep 29, 2023

Staff must assist children in keeping clean and comfortable, and in learning appropriate personal hygiene practices.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(6)Sep 19, 2023

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Sep 19, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(1)Sep 19, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)Sep 19, 2023

Staff and volunteers 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: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(6)Sep 19, 2023

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(6)Sep 19, 2023

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(1)Sep 19, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)Sep 19, 2023

Staff and volunteers 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: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Sep 19, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)Sep 19, 2023

Staff and volunteers 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: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(6)Sep 19, 2023

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(1)Sep 19, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Sep 19, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)Sep 19, 2023

Staff and volunteers 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: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(1)Sep 19, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Sep 19, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(1)(ii)Sep 19, 2023

Staff and volunteers 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: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(6)Sep 19, 2023

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(1)Sep 19, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Sep 19, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Aug 1, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(m)Aug 1, 2023

Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 1, 2023

The program 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 the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(m)Aug 1, 2023

Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 1, 2023

The program 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 the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Aug 1, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(m)Aug 1, 2023

Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 1, 2023

The program 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 the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Aug 1, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(m)Aug 1, 2023

Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 1, 2023

The program 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 the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(m)Aug 1, 2023

Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Aug 1, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 1, 2023

The program 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 the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Aug 1, 2023

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Step Day Care, Inc.'s safety grade?

First Step Day Care, Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 16.3 out of 100.

How many violations does First Step Day Care, Inc. have?

First Step Day Care, Inc. has 125 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 125 serious, and 0 minor.

When was First Step Day Care, Inc. last inspected?

First Step Day Care, Inc. was last inspected on January 8, 2026.

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