My First Steps Child Care
My First Steps Child Care
License/Registration ID: 475911
409 Seward Street Rochester, NY 14608-2812
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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:
2026-I-RRO-004766
Date:
03/25/2026
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Address number is clearly displayed and visible from the street.
416.3(p)
Y
Diagram of home shows 2nd floor as child care space and shows two stairways as means of egress
416.3(a)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
Clear interior and exterior glass doors marked to prevent accidental impact
416.5(o)
Y
Firearms, shotguns and rifles are unloaded, with trigger lock, or secured in a safe storage depository
416.5(x)(2)
N/A
Fireplaces, wood stoves, gas heaters, etc have adequately secured barriers to prevent access
416.5(f)(2)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
416.5(u)(1)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
Play equipment is used in a safe manner
416.5(n)(3)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Pool use safety plan is being followed
416.5(g)(3)(iii)
N/A
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
416.5(m)(5)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
416.5(b)(4)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Appropriate hygiene practices in use
416.7(c)
Y
Children must have daily outdoor play
416.7(h)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
416.7(l)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
416.7(w)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
416.11(i)(2)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water after use
416.11(i)(30)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily and recorded as described in health care plan
416.11(c)(2)(i)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
416.11(f)(9)(i)
N/A
Medication containers, both prescription and OTC, labeled as specified in regulation
416.11(f)(16)
N/A
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are being transported
416.11(b)(11)
Y
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/25/2026
416.3(h)
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected
N
03/25/2026
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
N
03/25/2026
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
N
Date Cited
03/25/2026
Regulation
416.3(h)
Regulation Description
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/25/2026
Regulation
416.11(a)(1)
Regulation Description
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.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/25/2026
Regulation
416.15(c)(3)
Regulation Description
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;
Compliance Status
Not 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: Rochester Regional Office
Phone: (585) 238-8531