Step By Step Child Care Center Inc
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 23 and 43. 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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On record in Florida.
3596 Evans Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33901
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 72 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7AM-5:30PM
- Tue
- 7AM-5:30PM
- Wed
- 7AM-5:30PM
- Thu
- 7AM-5:30PM
- Fri
- 7AM-5:30PM
- 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 Step By Step Child Care Center Inc 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
- Before School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C20LE0193
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
- Address
- 3596 Evans Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33901
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- +12392653702
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 2, 2019
- License expires
- January 1, 2027
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.
3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8
- CleanNov '23
FindingAug '24
Aug 2, 2024
39-07: The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E Health Requirements [SR] Comments In the event of serious injury or death, the incident…
FindingDec '24
Dec 2, 2024
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Bedding and linens, when not i… | 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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen…
FindingApr '25
Apr 14, 2025
13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Com…
FindingApr '25
Apr 25, 2025
39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments April 25, 2025, the LS and the GOC received … | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [the signature of the parent or if the parent refused to sign, it did not say \"parent refused to sign.\"]. CCF…
FindingDec '25
Dec 1, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments There were 2 stained ceiling t… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed … | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanit…
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanApr '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
- 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 4.3 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star9
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about Step By Step Child Care Center Inc
Is Step By Step Child Care Center Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Step By Step Child Care Center Inc holds Florida DCF licence C20LE0193, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 2, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Step By Step Child Care Center Inc offer free VPK?
- Yes. Step By Step Child Care Center Inc 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.
Does Step By Step Child Care Center Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Step By Step Child Care Center Inc 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 Step By Step Child Care Center Inc's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7AM-5:30PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Step By Step Child Care Center Inc care for?
- Step By Step Child Care Center Inc is licensed for up to 72 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Step By Step Child Care Center Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at Step By Step Child Care Center Inc, 5 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.
