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First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy

125 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY 109404.2· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2017

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About First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy

First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy is a licensed child care center in Middletown, New York. The state has licensed it since October 4, 2017, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSecure entrySTEM / STEAM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6AM-7PM; Sat-Sun closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
StaffAt least ten years of teaching experience and a degree in Early Childhood Education
SafetyKeypad entry access, Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $285 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.
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 Early Learning Day Care Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2017
License number
#798859
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 15 visits
  1. Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(8)(iv) The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to written records concerning such child except where access to such records is otherwise restricted by law.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(c) Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided, maintained and operate as designed.

  3. Apr 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

  4. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center 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 child day care center at any one time.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

  6. Jan 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center 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 child day care center at any one time.

  7. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo 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 Early Learning Day Care Academy

Is First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 4, 2017.

When was First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 14 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 Early Learning Day Care Academy care for?

86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 344-1154 to ask.

What is First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy's phone number?

(845) 344-1154.

Where is First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy?

125 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. The nearest other daycare we list is New Wonders Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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