Baby Steps Bilingual
Baby Steps Bilingual
License/Registration ID: 921167
61 Mount Vernon Avenue Patchogue, NY 11772
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-014575
Date:
02/05/2026
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
417.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
417.3(a)
Y
Address number is clearly displayed and visible from the street.
417.3(p)
Y
Adequate light in sleeping rooms for supervision and safe egress
417.3(c)
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 pets that require a license must be licensed
417.5(l)(2)
Y
Any pool installed or modified since 2006 has compliant pool alarm in place and operating
417.5(a)
N/O
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
417.5(k)
N/O
Closet door latches can be opened from the inside
417.5(s)(1)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
417.5(u)(1)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
Play equipment must be in good repair and in a safe location
417.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
N/O
Spa pools, hot tubs and fill and drain wading pools are not used
417.5(g)(1)
N/O
Windows above 1st floor have barriers to prevent children from falling out (unless egress window)
417.5(q)
N/O
417.7 Program Requirements
Children must be provided opportunity to choose between quiet and active play.
417.7(g)
Y
Sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment
417.7(e)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
417.7(w)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
*
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
Adequate supply of diapers available
417.11(i)(11)
Y
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
417.11(b)(8)
N/O
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
417.11(i)(27)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
417.11(f)(1)(i)
N/O
Medication administered by approved routes only
417.11(f)(8)(v)
N/O
When evening/night care provided child shall bathe and change for bed per parents instructions
417.11(i)(6)
N/O
417.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(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 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
N/O
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
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/05/2026
417.5(l)(3)
All required vaccinations must be kept current.
Corrected
N
02/05/2026
417.8(p)(1)(iv)
Each family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign out upon departure from the home indicating in writing the time of departure.
Corrected
N
02/05/2026
417.11(a)(2)
The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional compentencies that the caregivers will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.
Corrected
N
02/05/2026
417.11(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
Y
02/05/2026
417.11(c)(2)(x)
guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphylactic policy for child day care providers jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health; and
Corrected
N
02/05/2026
417.12(n)
The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
Corrected
N
02/05/2026
417.12(o)
Where infant formula is required, such formula may be prepared and provided by the parent, or by the program when agreed to in writing by the parent.
Corrected
N
02/05/2026
417.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
02/05/2026
Regulation
417.5(l)(3)
Regulation Description
All required vaccinations must be kept current.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2026
Regulation
417.8(p)(1)(iv)
Regulation Description
Each family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign out upon departure from the home indicating in writing the time of departure.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2026
Regulation
417.11(a)(2)
Regulation Description
The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional compentencies that the caregivers will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2026
Regulation
417.11(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?
Y
Date Cited
02/05/2026
Regulation
417.11(c)(2)(x)
Regulation Description
guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphylactic policy for child day care providers jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2026
Regulation
417.12(n)
Regulation Description
The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2026
Regulation
417.12(o)
Regulation Description
Where infant formula is required, such formula may be prepared and provided by the parent, or by the program when agreed to in writing by the parent.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/05/2026
Regulation
417.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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?
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: Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.
Phone: (631) 462-0303