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Little Steps Childcare & Preschool #3

14140 NW 23rd Ct, Opa Locka FL, 33054

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program AccreditationAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity131 children

Overview

About Us

Little Steps Childcare & Preschool #3 is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 131 children in Opa Locka, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 3 years ago.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Little Steps Childcare & Preschool #3.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C11MD3205

ExpiresJan 4, 2027

Inspection History

4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6

  1. CleanMay '23
  2. CleanAug '23
  3. CleanDec '23
  4. FindingApr '24

    Apr 16, 2024

    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 At time of inspection, FSC observed th…

  5. FindingJul '25

    Jul 23, 2025

    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 Technical Assistant wa…

  6. CleanApr '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

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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