Nurturing Steps Daycare
Nurturing Steps Daycare
License/Registration ID: 545980
7 Cypress Street Yonkers, NY 10704
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-YRO-005180
Date:
01/28/2026
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
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
416.3(a)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home
416.3(h)
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
All pets that require a license must be licensed
416.5(l)(2)
Y
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
416.5(k)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited
416.5(s)(3)
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 must be in good repair and in a safe location
416.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have rail & barrier to prevent falling
416.5(e)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow
416.5(a)
Y
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
416.5(m)(5)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
416.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
416.5(p)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children must have daily outdoor play
416.7(h)
Y
Mats & cots must be stored such that sleeping surfaces do not touch.
416.7(r)
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
All rooms and surfaces are clean, sanitized and disinfected using an EPA registered product
416.11(i)(21)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
416.11(b)(9)
Y
For evening/night care each child shall have an individual washcloth, towel & toothbrush
416.11(i)(6)
Y
Home and premises are free of vermin
416.11(i)(23)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
416.11(f)(9)(i)
Y
No dampness, odors or accumulated trash on premises
416.11(i)(22)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care & for supervision of remaining children
416.11(h)(1)(ii)
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?
01/28/2026
416.6(a)
The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.
Corrected
N
01/28/2026
416.6(j)
Parents whose children receive transportation services must receive, at the time of enrollment of their children, a copy of the program's transportation plan. If the plan is amended, parents must receive a copy of the amended plan prior to its start date.
Corrected
N
01/28/2026
416.11(c)(2)(i)
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Corrected
N
01/28/2026
416.11(i)(21)
All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.
Corrected
N
01/28/2026
416.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/28/2026
Regulation
416.6(a)
Regulation Description
The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
01/28/2026
Regulation
416.6(j)
Regulation Description
Parents whose children receive transportation services must receive, at the time of enrollment of their children, a copy of the program's transportation plan. If the plan is amended, parents must receive a copy of the amended plan prior to its start date.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
01/28/2026
Regulation
416.11(c)(2)(i)
Regulation Description
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
01/28/2026
Regulation
416.11(i)(21)
Regulation Description
All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
01/28/2026
Regulation
416.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
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