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First Steps Center

1997 Route 17 M, Goshen, NY 10924
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$254
year first licensed
2023

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About First Steps Center

First Steps Center is a licensed child care center in Goshen, New York. The state has licensed it since November 16, 2023, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Steps Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $254 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 Steps Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#893982
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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 22, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.15(b)(29)(v) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. 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, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(b)(29)(iv) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. 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, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; and (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(b)(29)(iii) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. 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, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours. (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: (not corrected)

  2. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(6) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers 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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

  4. Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

  5. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 22, 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 Steps Center

Is First Steps Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 16, 2023.

When was First Steps Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Steps Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 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.

How many children can First Steps Center care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are First Steps Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 615-9900 to confirm.

How much does First Steps Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 615-9900 to ask.

What is First Steps Center's phone number?

(845) 615-9900.

Where is First Steps Center?

1997 Route 17 M, Goshen, NY 10924. The nearest other daycare we list is Luke's Other Friends, 0.8 miles away.

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