The Learning Station
Astoria, NY 11103 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 6 weeks old- 4 years old |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Staff | Special education teacher on staff |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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.
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.
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.
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
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;
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
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
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.
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;
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;
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.
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Astoria, NY 11103 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
72-01 43 Avenue, Queens, NY
30-44 43rd Street P.S. 070q, Astoria, NY
Astoria, NY 11103 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Astoria, NY 11103 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Astoria, NY 11103 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Astoria, NY 11103 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Astoria, NY 11103 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
44-11 30 Avenue, Queens, NY
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 20, 2012.
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.
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.
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 427-6852 to ask.
(718) 427-6852.
Astoria, NY 11103. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.