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Step By Step Child Care Center Inc

Licensed
38Elevated Risk

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Center-based

On record in Florida.

3576 Evans Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33901

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
46 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

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
  • Half Day

The public record

License number
C20LE0283
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
46 children
Address
3576 Evans Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33901
County
Lee County
Website
Not listed
License issued
July 23, 2024
License expires
July 22, 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 · 2 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingOct '24

    Oct 22, 2024

    23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, …

  2. CleanMar '25
  3. CleanJun '25
  4. CleanOct '25
  5. FindingJun '26

    Jun 10, 2026

    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…

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.

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 C20LE0283, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 23, 2024. 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.

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 46 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 9 inspections at Step By Step Child Care Center Inc, 2 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.