Next Step Child Care
Next Step Child Care
License/Registration ID: 483391
10 Micort Drive Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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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-YRO-108866
Date:
10/09/2025
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
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
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Exit stairways are enclosed with fire-resistant walls, doors and doorframes that are consistent with applicable codes
418-1.3(o)
Y
Fire pumps are properly maintained.
418-1.3(o)
N/O
Hood exhaust systems
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/A
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Minimum temperature maintained
418-1.3(d)
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
A record of each shelter-in-place drill is maintained on file
418-1.5(b)(5)
Y
*
No spa pools, fill-and-drain pools or hot tubs are used
418-1.5(g)
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
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Age-appropriate activities are available
418-1.7(c)
Y
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
418-1.7(v)
Y
Room arranged to accommodate active and quiet play, and interaction with peers
418-1.7(x)
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
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 administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions for children less than 18 months of age
418-1.11(f)(7)(ii)
N/A
Medication is administered in the right dose
418-1.11(f)(8)(ii)
N/A
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
N/A
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
418-1.11(f)(17)
N/A
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
418-1.11(h)(2)
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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400