FIRST STEPS DAYCARE
FIRST STEPS DAYCARE
License/Registration ID: 932810
339 JERUSALEM AVE, 2nd Floor Hempstead, NY 11550
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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:
2026-I-LIRO-052304
Date:
05/22/2026
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
417.3 Building and Equipment
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
417.3(k)
Y
Age appropriate cribs, mats, cots are provided
417.3(e)
Y
Concrete floors are covered with appropriate material
417.3(i)
Y
Temperature at least 68 degrees
417.3(d)
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
417.5(f)(2)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
417.5(l)(3)
Y
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
417.5(k)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
417.5(n)(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
Notice given in approved format to Office & parents of the presence of firearms, shotguns or rifles
417.5(x)(5)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Safe and adequate water quality maintained in pool and documented
417.5(g)(6)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
417.5(a)
Y
Windows above 1st floor have barriers to prevent children from falling out (unless egress window)
417.5(q)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
417.5(v)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
417.7(u)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during nap time
417.7(x)
Y
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
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
417.11(i)(26)
Y
Medication containers, both prescription and OTC, labeled as specified in regulation
417.11(f)(16)
Y
No dampness, odors or accumulated trash on premises
417.11(i)(22)
Y
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
417.11(i)(31)
Y
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: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560