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First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy

Daycare center in Middletown, NY. 125 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940

4.3 (35 on Google)Read parent reviews
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First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy in Middletown, NY
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity86 children
LicenceActive
On the register since2023

About the program

First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy is a licensed daycare center in Middletown, New York, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 86 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $975 a month.

Infant places140 to 12 months
Toddler places181 to 2 years
Preschool places543 to 5 years

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 798859
Licence statusActive since 2023
Licensed capacity86 children
Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services. Last synced September 18, 2026.

New York publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

My son had a fantastic experience with Mrs. Forbes and her fabulous employees. They all played a vital role in my son growing into the awesome young man he is today. I am eternally grateful for her accepting my son right at the beginning of Covid and managing to stay open throughout the pandemonium. If we lived closer I would put him there during the summers.

Erin Harrison · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

Is being a year and is still consistent, baby is being taken care of and treated as family. They worry a lot for their safety, nutrition and sleep. The teachers love those babies as their own. And they help parents a lot when their are struggling. Thank you 1st step.

Leury Rodriguez · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

My son attended this daycare in the infant room in 2020-21. After some time and deep reflection, I feel it’s important I share my experience with other parents. When my son first started, I did not have a car. This is an important detail because my son attended during the peak of Covid, daycare drop offs and pick ups occurred at the gate on the side of the property, an area that is uncovered from the elements.…

E Spree · 2/5 on Google · 2 years ago

I write this review on behalf of first time parents considering day care. Early child development is vital since our little ones are sponge like. You can definitely tell a difference with those who are exposed early on and all Dad and I can say about First Steps is THANK YOU. We are grateful we were referred to this daycare center. Mrs Forbes doesn’t hire just any random person, they’re credited teachers with…

Elyzabeth Torijano · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

125 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940

Questions about First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy

Is First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy licensed?

Yes. First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy holds an active Day Care Center licence from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (licence 798859), with a licensed capacity of 86 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy take?

First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy cost?

First Steps Early Learning Day Care Academy does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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