First Step Day Care, Inc.
First Step Day Care, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 40860
317 Washington St Watertown, NY 13601
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-SRO-044472
Date:
06/05/2025
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
Inspection Result:
No violations cited for this inspection
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
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Compliance Status
413.3 Enforcement of Regulations
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
418-1.3(a)(2)
Y
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
No stackable cribs
418-1.3(f)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping, eating areas
418-1.3(l)(1)
Y
418-1.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
418-1.4(f)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
All required vaccines for pets are current
418-1.5(l)(3)
N/A
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be available for children unable to evacuate on their own
418-1.5(b)(8)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Reptiles and amphibians are not permitted
418-1.5(l)(10)
Y
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Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
418-1.5(b)(7)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Daily schedule includes a routine of good personal hygiene practices
418-1.7(a)(3)
Y
Toddlers have durable books available
418-1.7(c)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Children's health records are current
418-1.11(a)(1)
Y
Children's immunizations are current
418-1.11(a)(3)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(8)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(4)
Y
Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily; drinking cups and utensils must be washed before use by another child
418-1.11(i)(14)
Y
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months for children 5 and over
418-1.11(f)(20)
Y
No dampness, odors, or accumulated trash on premises
418-1.11(i)(8)
Y
Sanitary eating area
418-1.11(i)(6)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
418-1.11(i)(18)(vii)
Y
418-1.14 Training
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At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
418-1.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
418-1.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
Y
418-1.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
Y
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:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202