First Step Day Care
317 Washington St, Watertown, NY
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Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Watertown, New York. The state has licensed it since December 31, 2010, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Child Watch: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $247 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 9 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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418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected during the visit
418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
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
418-1.8(k)(4)(i) for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;
418-1.11(i)(18)(v) When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.
418-1.11(i)(18)(v) When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.
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317 Washington St, Watertown, NY
Watertown, NY 13601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Watertown, NY 13601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Watertown, NY 13601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Watertown, NY 13601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Watertown, NY 13601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Watertown, NY 13601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Watertown, NY 13601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Watertown, NY 13601 · 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 December 31, 2010.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 9 of 19 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.
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 755-1208 to ask.
(315) 755-1208.
514 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. The nearest other daycare we list is Renae's Daycare, 0.1 miles away.