The Learning Steps
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 43 and 63. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
2520 NW 97th Ave Ste 150, Doral FL, 33172
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 140 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by The Learning Steps and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C11MD1063
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
- Address
- 2520 NW 97th Ave Ste 150, Doral FL, 33172
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- +13055134400
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- November 29, 1999
- License expires
- November 28, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
FindingJul '23
Jul 12, 2023
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments 1 personnel… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [date/time of signing staff completing form, director, parent/legal guardian]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Hea… | 40-18: Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I Comments 1 personnel was observed by FSC (medica… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments FSC observed 2 enrolled children files… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent heal
FindingMar '24
Mar 21, 2024
18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments FSC observed sleeping cots stored in the bathroom by VPK A/VPK B class… | 46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [attendance roster was left in Toddler 1 classroom, while children were on the playground].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Comments W…
FindingJul '24
Jul 8, 2024
23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments While conducting routine i…
FindingMar '25
Mar 6, 2025
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Licensing S…
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanJun '26
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 21 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star20
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about The Learning Steps
Is The Learning Steps a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Learning Steps holds Florida DCF licence C11MD1063, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 29, 1999. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The Learning Steps offer free VPK?
- Yes. The Learning Steps is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Is The Learning Steps a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. The Learning Steps holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does The Learning Steps accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows The Learning Steps participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are The Learning Steps's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can The Learning Steps care for?
- The Learning Steps is licensed for up to 140 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Learning Steps had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at The Learning Steps, 4 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
