
Little Steps Childcare & Preschool #3
14140 NW 23rd Ct, Opa Locka FL, 33054
- 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
Inspection History
4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6
- CleanMay '23
- CleanAug '23
- CleanDec '23
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…
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…
- 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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
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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