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Nurturing Steps Daycare

7 Cypress Street, Yonkers NY 10704 · License #545980 · Group Family Day Care

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Capacity 16 childrenAges 1 mo – 12 yrLast inspected Jun 30, 2026
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7 Cypress Street, Yonkers NY 10704 · Directions

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When they operate

Group Family Day Care

Ages served

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
  • Licensed for 16 children
53
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by NYS OCFS
12
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.4
New York average
0.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Jun 30, 2026 — Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    416.11(i)(22) · The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

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Apr 9, 2026 — Monitoring
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 9, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.11(b)(7) · The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.

    Corrected by Apr 9, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.11(i)(22) · The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

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  • Violation

    416.12(d) · Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.

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Jan 28, 2026 — Annual Unannounced
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    416.6(a) · The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.

    Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.6(j) · Parents whose children receive transportation services must receive, at the time of enrollment of their children, a copy of the program's transportation plan. If the plan is amended, parents must receive a copy of the amended plan prior to its start date.

    Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.11(c)(2)(i) · The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

    Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.11(i)(21) · All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.

    Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 by Jan 28, 2026

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Nov 4, 2025 — Application - Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

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Jul 2, 2025 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

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  • Violation

    416.7(p) · Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

    Corrected by Jul 2, 2025

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Apr 3, 2025 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    413.3(g)(3)(i) · The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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  • Violation

    416.7(p) · Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2025

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Jan 2, 2025 — Annual Unannounced
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    416.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

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  • Violation

    416.5(b)(4) · 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.

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

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Aug 29, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 16, 2024 — Monitoring
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    413.3(g)(3)(i) · The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

    Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(c)(13) · 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;

    Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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May 29, 2024 — Monitoring
17 violations cited · view state record
17 violations
  • Violation

    413.3(g)(3)(i) · The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.4(d) · In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.5(b)(2) · The emergency evacuation diagram must be posted in a visible location.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.5(b)(4) · 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.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.8(j)(1) · 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.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.8(j)(2) · Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.11(b)(7) · The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.11(i)(24) · Equipment that is frequently used or touched by children on a daily basis must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, when soiled and at least once weekly.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.14(n) · CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(c)(1) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 416.4 and 416.5 of this Part;

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by May 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(c)(13) · 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;

    Corrected by May 29, 2024

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May 1, 2024 — Annual Unannounced
15 violations cited · view state record
15 violations
  • Violation

    413.3(g)(3)(i) · The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.4(d) · In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.5(b)(2) · The emergency evacuation diagram must be posted in a visible location.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.5(i) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.11(b)(7) · The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.14(n) · CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(12) · The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(17)(i) · the program must furnish, in writing, the following: identifying information related to the specific child who would receive care, including the parents name and address, and the child's name, gender and age;

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(c)(1) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 416.4 and 416.5 of this Part;

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by May 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(c)(13) · 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;

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

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Nov 20, 2023 — Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2023

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