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Leni Little Steps Daycare II

Bronx, NY 10461 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2025

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About Leni Little Steps Daycare II

Leni Little Steps Daycare II is a licensed group home daycare in Bronx, New York. The state has licensed it since December 17, 2025, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Leni Little Steps Daycare II has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bronx 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.
Bronx 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 Leni Little Steps Daycare II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2025
License number
#945175
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.5(n)(5) There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(k) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(n) CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

  3. Feb 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(2) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(m)(5) 911 and the poison control phone number must be posted conspicuously on or next to the telephone.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(b)(2) The emergency evacuation diagram must be posted in a visible location.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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 Leni Little Steps Daycare II

Is Leni Little Steps Daycare II licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 17, 2025.

When was Leni Little Steps Daycare II last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Leni Little Steps Daycare II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 3 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 Leni Little Steps Daycare II care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Leni Little Steps Daycare II's hours?

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

How much does Leni Little Steps Daycare II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 242-0820 to ask.

What is Leni Little Steps Daycare II's phone number?

(917) 242-0820.

Where is Leni Little Steps Daycare II?

Bronx, NY 10461. 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).