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First Steps Learning Academy

1588 State Highway 20 W, Freeport FL, 32439

18Elevated Risk
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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity403 children

Overview

About Us

First Steps Learning Academy is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 403 children in Freeport, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Walton County for 11 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting First Steps Learning Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C01WA0021

ExpiresMar 31, 2027

Inspection History

2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingMar '23

    Mar 8, 2023

    23-17: The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5… | 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 3 children did not have current immuni…

  2. FindingJul '23

    Jul 20, 2023

    40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR] Comments …

  3. FindingNov '23

    Nov 16, 2023

    33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Cou…

  4. FindingOct '24

    Oct 17, 2024

    18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments A large amount of torn floor mats was in u… | 23-18: The written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments The fire drill… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments While maint… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments New childcare personne…

  5. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 19, 2025

    41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety… | 43-02: The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record K…

  6. FindingNov '25

    Nov 4, 2025

    33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Two…

  7. CleanFeb '26
  8. CleanJun '26

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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

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