First Step Day Care, Inc.
First Step Day Care, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 40860
317 Washington St Watertown, NY 13601
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This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-SRO-057285
Date:
08/22/2025
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
Inspection Result:
Violations found
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
Reg
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
Infants and toddlers have areas separate from older children
418-1.3(q)
Y
Liquefied petroleum gas stored in accordance with Reference Standard 35-5, 39-1, and 39-2.
418-1.3(o)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
418-1.3(h)
Y
No stackable cribs
418-1.3(f)
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
Call ID or blocking is not used to block calls from parents, the Office or other government entities
418-1.5(m)(3)
Y
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than 2 steps have barriers to prevent falling
418-1.5(e)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
Y
Strings and cords from window coverings are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(z)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
418-1.5(b)(4)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located at least two feet apart from each other
418-1.7(r)(7)
Y
Cribs, mats, cots are located safely
418-1.7(r)(2)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillow, heavy blanket, etc.
418-1.7(q)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
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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 immunizations are current
418-1.11(a)(3)
Y
Hand sanitizers not used for children under 2 years of age
418-1.11(i)(4)(ii)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
418-1.11(j)(2)
Y
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
Y
418-1.14 Training
*
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
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
08/22/2025
418-1.3(e)
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.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
08/22/2025
Regulation
418-1.3(e)
Regulation Description
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.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
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Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202