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Footsteps to Learning

265 Mount Sinai Coram Road, Coram, NY 117274.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2022

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About Footsteps to Learning

Footsteps to Learning is a licensed child care center in Coram, New York. The state has licensed it since May 19, 2022, for up to 88 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Summer camp

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
88 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool and summer camp
MoreFounded 1991
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Footsteps to Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Suffolk 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 Footsteps to Learning

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2022
License number
#877740
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jul 7, 2026Inspection2 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;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(7) 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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

  3. Dec 9, 2025Inspection4 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;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  5. Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.5(b)(5) The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

  6. Jul 31, 2024Inspection1 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.

  7. Apr 15, 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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Questions about Footsteps to Learning

Is Footsteps to Learning licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 19, 2022.

When was Footsteps to Learning last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Footsteps to Learning had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 7 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 Footsteps to Learning care for?

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

What are Footsteps to Learning's hours?

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

How much does Footsteps to Learning cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 732-2323 to ask.

What is Footsteps to Learning's phone number?

(631) 732-2323.

Where is Footsteps to Learning?

265 Mount Sinai Coram Road, Coram, NY 11727. The nearest other daycare we list is SCOPE Education Services, 0.9 miles away.

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