Group Family Day Care
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Babies First Step Daycare, Inc.
Freeport, NY
· Nassau County
Lena Avenue,
Freeport, NY 11520
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
660119
Licensed Since
2013
License Issued
Nov 14, 2023
Active Through
Nov 13, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Long Island Regional Office
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About the Provider
Babies First Step Daycare, Inc. is a Group Family Day Care in Freeport NY, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Care is available during non-traditional hours; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-LIRO-060958 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-LIRO-027586 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-006130 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 416.14(c)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: 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). | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Mid-Point | Mid-Point | 2025-I-LIRO-115127 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 416.4(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 416.14(b) | N |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-074821 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Violation | 416.4(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Violation | 416.11(i)(27) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Violation | 416.15(a)(9) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Violation | 416.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief 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; | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Violation | 416.15(c)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief 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; | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-037883 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Violation | 416.15(a)(9) | N |
| Brief Description: Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Violation | 416.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief 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; | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-007321 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 416.4(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 416.12(ab) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink. | |||
| 2024-09-03 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-083240 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-09-03 | Violation | 416.11(i)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Caregivers and volunteers must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and running water at the beginning of each day, before and after the administration of medications, when they are dirty, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, after changing a diaper, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors. | |||
| 2024-09-03 | Violation | 416.11(i)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Caregivers and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors. | |||
| 2024-09-03 | Violation | 416.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief 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; | |||
| 2024-09-03 | Violation | 416.15(c)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief 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; | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-053163 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 416.8(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 416.15(a)(9) | N |
| Brief Description: Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity | |||
| 2024-03-01 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-007282 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-11-16 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2023-I-LIRO-035075 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Violation | 416.4(b)(1) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills have been conducted each month | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Violation | 416.14(c)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: 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). | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-LIRO-047277 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 416.7(n) | N |
| Brief Description: Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillows, heavy blankets, etc. unless medically approved | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 416.7(u) | N |
| Brief Description: TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 416.15(b)(25)(iii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14. | |||
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