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Sandra's First Step Daycare

Rochester, NY 14621 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2015

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About Sandra's First Step Daycare

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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Type
Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Programs

Programs and care

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

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

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Monroe County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

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 Sandra's First Step Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2015
License number
#661278
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Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  2. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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:

    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  4. Apr 14, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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:

    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  5. Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 12, 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 Sandra's First Step Daycare

Is Sandra's First Step Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 6, 2015.

When was Sandra's First Step Daycare last inspected?

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.

Has Sandra's First Step Daycare had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Sandra's First Step Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sandra's First Step Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (585) 732-4870 to confirm.

How much does Sandra's First Step Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (585) 732-4870 to ask.

What is Sandra's First Step Daycare's phone number?

(585) 732-4870.

Where is Sandra's First Step Daycare?

Rochester, NY 14621. 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).