Living Waters Child Care II
299 Norton Street, Rochester, NY
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Sandra's First Step Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Rochester, New York. The state has licensed it since January 6, 2015, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sandra's First Step Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Monroe County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 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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416.7(j) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
416.5(l)(7) The program must provide parents with a written description of all animals kept on the premises prior to a child's enrollment in the program.
416.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.
416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
416.14(c) Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
416.15(b)(14)(ii) The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,
416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
416.14(c) Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
416.15(b)(14)(ii) The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,
416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
416.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.
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299 Norton Street, Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY 14621 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1550 North Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY 14621 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rochester, NY 14621 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rochester, NY 14621 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rochester, NY 14621 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rochester, NY 14621 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rochester, NY 14621 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 6, 2015.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 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.
Its hours are not listed. Call (585) 732-4870 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (585) 732-4870 to ask.
(585) 732-4870.
Rochester, NY 14621. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.