Second Steps Childcare
Second Steps Childcare
License/Registration ID: 933811
408 Sixth Street Rochester, NY 14605
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-RRO-015851
Date:
03/09/2026
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)
P/V
416.3 Building and Equipment
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
416.3(l)
Y
Diagram of home shows 2nd floor as child care space and shows two stairways as means of egress
416.3(a)
N/A
416.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
N
416.5 Safety
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
416.5(k)
N/O
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
416.5(k)
N/O
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
416.5(n)(1)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
Phones do not have call blocking
416.5(m)(6)
N/O
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
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
416.5(v)
N
416.7 Program Requirements
Children can not be confined to a high chair for more than 15 minutes except while eating
416.7(i)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings are available as needed
416.7(p)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
416.7(v)
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)
N
*
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)
N
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
N/A
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
416.11(i)(5)
N/O
Childrens immunizations are current
416.11(a)(3)
N
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(7)
N/O
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
416.11(f)(9)(i)
N/A
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
416.11(h)(2)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
416.11(h)(3)
Y
Sharing personal hygiene items is prohibited
416.11(i)(20)
N/O
Transportation arranged for any child needing emergency care & for supervision of remaining children
416.11(h)(1)(ii)
N/O
Use of pesticides must be in accordance with applicable social services law and regulations
416.11(j)(1)
N/O
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
N
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)
N/A
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
N/O
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
N/O
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)
P/V
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
N
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/09/2026
416.4(h)(4)
All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
416.5(i)
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
416.5(v)
Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
416.8(a)
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
416.8(d)
Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
416.8(j)(3)
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
416.11(a)(1)
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
416.11(a)(3)
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
416.12(ab)
Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
416.14(m)
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
416.15(b)(20)
No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.
Not Corrected
N
03/09/2026
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
Y
03/09/2026
416.15(c)(6)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.4(h)(4)
Regulation Description
All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.5(i)
Regulation Description
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.5(v)
Regulation Description
Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.8(a)
Regulation Description
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.8(d)
Regulation Description
Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.8(j)(3)
Regulation Description
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.11(a)(1)
Regulation Description
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.11(a)(3)
Regulation Description
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.12(ab)
Regulation Description
Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.14(m)
Regulation Description
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(20)
Regulation Description
No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/09/2026
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?
Y
Date Cited
03/09/2026
Regulation
416.15(c)(6)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Compliance Status
Not 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: Rochester Regional Office
Phone: (585) 238-8531