Stepping Stones Daycare
Stepping Stones Daycare
License/Registration ID: 877029
409 Coffeen Street Watertown, NY 13601
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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-SRO-109459
Date:
10/17/2025
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
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
417.5 Safety
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
417.5(k)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
417.5(u)(1)
N/O
Key or tool needed to unlock bathroom door readily accessible
417.5(s)(2)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Pool use safety plan is being followed
417.5(g)(3)(iii)
N/A
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow
417.5(a)
Y
Residential pool use approved by Office, or pool not used by day care children
417.5(g)(2)
N/A
417.7 Program Requirements
Children who choose not to nap cannot be confined to a cot, crib, bed or mat
417.7(t)
N/O
Designated napping area is arranged so children will not be stepped on
417.7(o)(4)
N/O
Designated napping area is arranged so egress will not be blocked
417.7(o)(5)
N/O
Designated napping area is arranged to permit caregivers to move freely and safely
417.7(o)(6)
N/O
417.8 Supervision of Children
All trained designated staff who administer medications to children must be at least 18 years of age.
417.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
417.11(i)(5)
N/A
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
417.11(i)(10)
Y
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water after use
417.11(i)(30)
N/O
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
417.11(i)(26)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
417.11(i)(7)
N/O
Health checks of each child conducted daily and recorded as described in health care plan
417.11(c)(2)(i)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
417.11(f)(9)(ii)
N/A
Sharing personal hygiene items is prohibited
417.11(i)(20)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are being transported
417.11(b)(11)
N/A
417.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(m)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
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: Community Action Planning Council
Phone: (315) 782-4900