First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy LLC
First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy LLC
License/Registration ID: 798859
125 Dolson Avenue Middletown, NY 10940
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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-009766
Date:
01/23/2025
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
Fuel burning equipment ventilated and operating safely
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Hood exhaust systems
418-1.3(o)(2)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping, eating areas
418-1.3(l)(1)
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
418-1.5(f)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
418-1.5(l)(3)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
418-1.5(n)(1)
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
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
418-1.5(b)(7)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Toddlers have durable books available
418-1.7(c)
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
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
418-1.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(9)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
418-1.11(i)(12)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
418-1.11(f)(9)(i)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
418-1.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
418-1.11(h)(2)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are occupying the vehicle
418-1.11(b)(11)
Y
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care and for supervision of remaining children
418-1.11(h)(1)(ii)
Y
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)
Y
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
01/23/2025
418-1.4(h)
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
01/23/2025
Regulation
418-1.4(h)
Regulation Description
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
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