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First Tiny Steps Day Care

Astoria, NY 11103 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2012

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About First Tiny Steps Day Care

First Tiny Steps Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in Astoria, New York. The state has licensed it since July 20, 2012, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
6 weeks old- 4 years old
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks old- 4 years old
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
StaffSpecial education teacher on staff
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Tiny Steps Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Queens County has a median price of $250 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.
Queens County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$300
Home daycare$250

Toddler

Center$277
Home daycare$220

Preschool

Center$259
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$190

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 Tiny Steps Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2012
License number
#590487
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 10 visits
  1. Jul 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

    • Safe sleep

      416.7(l) 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 home 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 416.8 of this Part.

  2. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

  5. Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 during the visit

  6. May 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Safety and hazards

      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 during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

  7. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

  9. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 11, 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 Tiny Steps Day Care

Is First Tiny Steps Day Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 20, 2012.

When was First Tiny Steps Day Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Tiny Steps Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 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 Tiny Steps Day Care care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Tiny Steps Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Tiny Steps Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 427-6852 to ask.

What is First Tiny Steps Day Care's phone number?

(718) 427-6852.

Where is First Tiny Steps Day Care?

Astoria, NY 11103. 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).