Group Family Day Care
✓ Licensed
NSL First Step
Hewlett, NY
· Nassau County
Waring Ct.,
Hewlett, NY 11557
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
871513
Licensed Since
2021
License Issued
May 7, 2025
Active Through
May 6, 2029
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Long Island Regional Office
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About the Provider
NSL First Step is a Group Family Day Care in Hewlett 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 medications;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-115241 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 416.5(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 416.11(c)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Health care plan on-site and followed by caregiver(s) and staff | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-010544 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.11(a)(3) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Childrens immunizations are current | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.11(a)(4) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: A program may admit any child not yet immunized provided the child's immunizations are in process and the parent gives the program specific appointment dates for required immunizations in accordance with the requirements of New York Public Health Law. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.11(h)(1)(i) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child; | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.15(c)(13) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers; | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-012087 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 416.11(a)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: Childrens immunizations are current | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 416.11(a)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A program may admit any child not yet immunized provided the child's immunizations are in process and the parent gives the program specific appointment dates for required immunizations in accordance with the requirements of New York Public Health Law. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 416.11(a)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Any child who is missing one or more of the required immunizations may be admitted if a physician licensed to practice medicine in New York State furnishes the program with a signed, completed medical exemption form issued by the New York State Department of Health or New York City Department of Education. The medical exemption must be reissued annually. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 416.15(c)(13) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers; | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2024-I-LIRO-114988 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 416.3(h) | N |
| Brief Description: No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 416.4(b)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drill records show that exit routes were varied | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 416.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 416.5(b)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Two shelter in place drills are held annually | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 416.5(y) | N |
| Brief Description: No strangulation hazards in areas accessible to children (window blind cords, ropes, etc) | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 416.11(a)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: Childrens immunizations are current | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 416.12(r) | N |
| Brief Description: Unused portions of bottles or containers used for spoon feeding discarded | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-082071 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 416.5(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 416.11(a)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 416.12(n) | Corrected |
| Brief 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. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-012534 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-LIRO-049410 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
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