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First Stage Day Care

Mount Vernon, NY 10550 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.8· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2017

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About First Stage Day Care

First Stage Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in Mount Vernon, New York. The state has licensed it since June 8, 2017, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolMeals provided
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
6weeks - 12 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6weeks - 12 years
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based
StaffCPR certified; over 15 years of childcare experience
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toddler potty training
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Stage Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Westchester County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Westchester County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Stage Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2017
License number
#790174
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Background checks 7
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

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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  1. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      416.15(a)(9) 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.

  3. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      416.15(c)(18) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) 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;

    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(b)(1)(ii) The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

  5. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(25)(iii) 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.

  7. Jun 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(25)(iii) 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.

    • Background checks

      413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

  8. May 27, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

    • Supervision and ratios

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

    • Background checks

      413.4(a)(1) a criminal history record check with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services;

  9. Apr 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

    • Background checks

      413.4(a)(4) a database check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with section four hundred twenty-four-a of the Social Services Law.

    • Background checks

      413.4(a)(2) a national criminal record check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

  10. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

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  1. Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      416.15(a)(9) 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.

  2. Aug 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) 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;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(13) The caregivers, employees and volunteers must be familiar with the regulations governing group family day care. Such regulations must be readily accessible to the caregivers for reference purposes and must be made available for review to a parent of a child in care upon request by a parent.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(b) Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(h)(2) The home must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children.

  3. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Stage Day Care

Is First Stage Day Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 8, 2017.

When was First Stage Day Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Stage Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 9 of 13 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.

How many children can First Stage Day Care care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Stage Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Stage Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 585-0577 to ask.

What is First Stage Day Care's phone number?

(718) 585-0577.

Where is First Stage Day Care?

Mount Vernon, NY 10550. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).