1 / 5Little Footsteps Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 11 and 25. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
4718 Old Road 37, Lakeland FL, 33813
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 146 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Sunday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:30 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
Service options
- Onsite services
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 Little Footsteps Academy 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
- Transportation
- Weekend Care
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0407
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
- Address
- 4718 Old Road 37, Lakeland FL, 33813
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636468400
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 26, 2022
- License expires
- August 25, 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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJan '25
Jan 7, 2025
24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [the provider stated that they have been preparing infant formula and breastmi…
FindingApr '25
Apr 24, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few flo… | 13-01: A potentially harmful item, [the provider what the solution was and the staff replied, a disinfectant], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments At … | 17-03: The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed both playgrounds for … | 26-01: The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the food p… | 31-05: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maint
FindingMay '25
May 29, 2025
09-07: The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR] Comments…
FindingMay '25
May 29, 2025
12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing speciali…
FindingAug '25
Aug 13, 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 At the time of inspection, the… | 23-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] … | 24-24: Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensi… | 39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb…
FindingNov '25
Nov 12, 2025
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 At the time of inspection, Licensing Speci… | 40-01: A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [nebulizer treatment], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A… | 40-04: A medication, [nebulizer treatment], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspecti… | 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 …
FindingMar '26
Mar 17, 2026
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the … | 28-04: Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Speciali… | 31-05: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B Sanitatio… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
FindingApr '26
Apr 24, 2026
31-05: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B Sanitatio…
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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 4.1 average comes from 103 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star78
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star23
Questions parents ask about Little Footsteps Academy
Is Little Footsteps Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Little Footsteps Academy holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0407, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 26, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Little Footsteps Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Little Footsteps Academy 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 Little Footsteps Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Little Footsteps Academy 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 Little Footsteps Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Little Footsteps Academy care for?
- Little Footsteps Academy is licensed for up to 146 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Little Footsteps Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 34 inspections at Little Footsteps Academy, 22 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.
