Program Name: Second Steps Childcare    License/Registration ID: 933811


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Stariah M. Major Contact Title: On-Site Provider
Program Type: Group Family Day Care Status: License Suspended  <
Mar 27, 2026 <
School District: Rochester
Site Address: Map
408 Sixth Street, Rochester, NY 14605
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jul 17, 2025
Current Registration Period: Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 16, 2029
Phone: (585) 503-0871
Fax:
Total Capacity: 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
  (there must be one caregiver for every two children under the age of two years in attendance)
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 1/20/2026 3:00:55 PM
10 slots available for ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Children Under 2 years of age slots are available

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: Yes
Removed from referral list: Yes

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Rochester Regional Office
Phone: (585) 238-8531
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.

 Inspection History: (Inspections since Jul 17, 2025)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Mar 23, 2026 Complaint (Investigation Pending) 2026-I-RRO-026062 Results Pending
Mar 20, 2026 Other 2026-I-RRO-026584 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Mar 20, 2026 Complaint (Substantiated) 2026-I-RRO-026086 Violations Found
Mar 17, 2026 Complaint (Substantiated) 2026-I-RRO-025257 Violations Found
Mar 13, 2026 Complaint (Substantiated) 2026-I-RRO-025054 Violations Found
Mar 9, 2026 Annual Unannounced 2026-I-RRO-015851 Violations Found
Mar 2, 2026 Complaint (Investigation Pending) 2026-I-RRO-023449 Violations Found
Feb 25, 2026 Complaint (Investigation Pending) 2026-I-RRO-022855 Violations Found
Feb 25, 2026 Complaint (Substantiated) 2026-I-RRO-022850 Violations Found
Sep 4, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-RRO-053330 No violations cited for this Inspection

*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Mar 23, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 20, 2026 416.5(x) While day care is being provided in the home, firearms, shotguns, rifles and ammunition must be securely stored and inaccessible to children. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.5(x)(2) Firearms, shotguns and rifles shall be secured unloaded with an appropriate trigger locking device, or stored in a safe storage depository, as defined in 416.5(x)(3). Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.13(a)(3) The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being; Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times. Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.5(x) While day care is being provided in the home, firearms, shotguns, rifles and ammunition must be securely stored and inaccessible to children. Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.5(x)(1) Ammunition shall be stored in a safe storage depository, as defined in 416.5(x)(3). Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.5(x)(2) Firearms, shotguns and rifles shall be secured unloaded with an appropriate trigger locking device, or stored in a safe storage depository, as defined in 416.5(x)(3). Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.5(x)(3) A safe storage depository shall be a safe or other secure container which, when locked, is incapable of being opened without the key, combination or other unlocking mechanism and is capable of preventing an unauthorized person from obtaining access to and possession of the weapon or ammunition contained therein. Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.5(x)(5) Child care programs shall give written notice to parents and the Office, on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent, that a firearm, shotgun, rifle or ammunition is on the premises. Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.12(ad) Fluid milk, 100% juice and water, are the only beverages a caregiver may provide to children in the program. Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.13(a)(3) The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: be capable of providing, and agree to provide, safe and suitable care to children which is supportive of the children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being; Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.15(b)(10)(i) A group family day care home must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation as documented with the Office on the application for group family day care. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the building, the caregivers, employees and volunteers, the children and any program records. Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.15(b)(10)(ii) A group family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives. Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.15(b)(10)(iv) No provider, caregiver, employee, volunteer or household member may place or attempt to place an Office representative, who is performing his/her role as such, in reasonable fear of physical injury. Not Corrected
Mar 17, 2026 416.15(b)(12) The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.5(v) Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.6(a) The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.6(l) The program must openly display daily transportation schedules. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.7(i) Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.8(a) 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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.8(f) The assistant(s) must also be caring for children whenever the numbers and ages of children in care dictate that an assistant be present. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.8(j)(2) Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.9(l) A child may only be disciplined by a caregiver. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.12(ab) Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.15(a)(12) A license is not transferable to any other person, entity or location. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.15(b)(5) Submission of fraudulent documents to the Office or its representatives is prohibited. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.15(b)(10)(i) A group family day care home must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation as documented with the Office on the application for group family day care. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the building, the caregivers, employees and volunteers, the children and any program records. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.15(b)(10)(ii) A group family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.15(b)(10)(iv) No provider, caregiver, employee, volunteer or household member may place or attempt to place an Office representative, who is performing his/her role as such, in reasonable fear of physical injury. Not Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 416.15(b)(20) No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.5(v) Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.8(a) 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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.8(d) Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.11(a)(1) 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. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.12(ab) Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.14(m) 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. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.15(b)(20) No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program. Not Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Corrected
Mar 9, 2026 416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2026 416.8(d) Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children. Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2026 416.11(b)(1)(ii) The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), 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. Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2026 416.15(b)(10)(ii) A group family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives. Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2026 416.15(b)(10)(iii) A group family day care home also must cooperate with local Child Protective Services staff conducting any investigation of alleged child abuse or maltreatment. Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2026 416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2026 416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2026 416.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers; Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.5(a)(1)(i) 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 Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.7(v) Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.8(a) 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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.8(d) Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.9(l) A child may only be disciplined by a caregiver. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.11(a)(1) 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. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.11(b)(1)(ii) The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), 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. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.11(h)(2) 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. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.12(ab) Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(a)(2)(i) The program must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(b)(12) The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(b)(20) No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program. Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(c)(3) 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; Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home; Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers; Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(c)(18) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care; Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(c)(19) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the transportation policy and written parental permission for the transportation of each child in care; Not Corrected
Feb 25, 2026 416.15(a)(12) A license is not transferable to any other person, entity or location. Not Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Rochester Regional Office
Phone: (585) 238-8531

 Enforcement History
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The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2021: Yes