First Steps Early Childhood Education Center
First Steps Early Childhood Education Center
License/Registration ID: 43359
233 Tinker Street Woodstock, NY 12498
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-YRO-001349
Date:
03/10/2026
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
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
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
418-1.3(k)
Y
At least one working toilet per 15 children
418-1.3(l)(2)
Y
Buildings, systems, and equipment are in good repair and operational
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
418-1.3(i)
Y
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
418-1.3(f)
Y
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Space provided so childrens personal items are stored separately
418-1.3(s)
Y
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
418-1.3(o)
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
Firearms are prohibited at the child care program, except where exempted by law and regulation
418-1.5(x)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
418-1.5(b)(3)(vi)
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
Working carbon monoxide alarm(s)
418-1.5(t)
Y
Working landline phone on premises
418-1.5(m)(1)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Individual, clean bed coverings available
418-1.7(s)
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
*
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
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly using an EPA registered product
418-1.11(i)(7)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
418-1.11(f)(9)(i)
N/A
Medication given on an ongoing basis must have consents reauthorized every 12 months for children 5 and over
418-1.11(f)(20)
N/A
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
418-1.11(j)(2)
N/A
418-1.14 Training
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).
418-1.14(c)(2)
Y
*
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)
N
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/10/2026
418-1.15(a)(4)
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center 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 child day care center at any one time.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/10/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(a)(4)
Regulation Description
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center 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 child day care center at any one time.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400