First Step Day Care
317 Washington St, Watertown, NY
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Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County is a licensed child care center in Dexter, New York. The state has licensed it since October 20, 1993, for up to 17 children, serving preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 17 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected during the visit
418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
418-1.11(f)(20) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
418-1.11(f)(15) Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers.
418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
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Dexter, NY 13634 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Dexter, NY 13634 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Dexter, NY 13634 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Dexter, NY 13634 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 20, 1993.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
17, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 639-3600 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 639-3600 to ask.
(315) 639-3600.
415 East Grove Street Dexter Elementary School, Dexter, NY 13634. The nearest other daycare we list is Michele Lytle, 1.7 miles away.