Group Family Day Care
✓ Licensed
My First Steps Child Care
Rochester, NY
· Monroe County
Seward Street,
Rochester, NY 14608
Quick Facts
Capacity
14 children
Age Range
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
475911
Licensed Since
2010
License Issued
Aug 10, 2024
Active Through
Aug 9, 2028
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Rochester Regional Office
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About the Provider
My First Steps Child Care is a Group Family Day Care in Rochester NY, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM. 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; Initial License Date: 8/10/2010; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-RRO-116188 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-RRO-004766 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 416.3(h) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 416.11(a)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief 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. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 416.15(c)(3) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency; | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-RRO-052802 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 416.8(j)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-RRO-005859 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 416.3(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 416.7(n) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 416.8(j)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 416.14(m) | P/V |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2024-I-RRO-039743 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 416.5(r) | N |
| Brief Description: Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 416.11(a)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief 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. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 416.11(a)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: Childrens immunizations are current | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 416.11(h)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 416.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 416.15(c)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: Childrens names, addresses, emergency contact information on file | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-RRO-005719 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Violation | 416.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Violation | 416.5(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Violation | 416.5(k) | N |
| Brief Description: All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Violation | 416.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2022-06-08 | Violation | 416.8(j)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Violation | 416.5(b)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Violation | 416.5(b)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance. | |||
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