First Step Day Care
317 Washington St, Watertown, NY
3.6· 17 reviews
Michele Lytle
- licensed capacity
- 16
- a week, county median
- $190
- year first licensed
- 2024
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About Michele Lytle
Michele Lytle is a licensed group home daycare in Dexter, New York. The state has licensed it since December 18, 2024, for up to 16 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (315) 771-8326 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Michele Lytle has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Jefferson County has a median price of $190 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.
Infant
Center$247
Home daycare$190
Toddler
Center$230
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$200
Home daycare$175
School age
Center$194
Home daycare$175
State record
Inspection reports for Michele Lytle
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2024
- License number
- #926166
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
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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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
416.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
416.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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
416.5(f)(1) Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to any swimming pool, drainage ditches, wells, ponds or other bodies of open water located on or adjacent to the property where the day care program is located. Such barriers must be of adequate height and appropriately secured to prevent children from gaining access to such areas.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
416.5(e) Porches, decks or stairs with more than two steps must have railings with a barrier extending to the floor or ground to prevent children from falling. Acceptable types of barriers include, but are not limited to, balusters, intermediate rails, and heavy screening.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
416.5(e) Porches, decks or stairs with more than two steps must have railings with a barrier extending to the floor or ground to prevent children from falling. Acceptable types of barriers include, but are not limited to, balusters, intermediate rails, and heavy screening.
- Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Michele Lytle
Is Michele Lytle licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 18, 2024.
When was Michele Lytle last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Michele Lytle had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 8 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 Michele Lytle care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Michele Lytle's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 771-8326 to confirm.
How much does Michele Lytle cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 771-8326 to ask.
What is Michele Lytle's phone number?
(315) 771-8326.
Where is Michele Lytle?
Dexter, NY 13634. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.