My First Steps
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 29 and 48. 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.
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On record in Florida.
6440 W Colonial Dr, Orlando FL, 32818
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 63 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Tue
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Wed
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Thu
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Fri
- 6:30AM-6:30PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- 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 My First Steps 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
The public record
- License number
- C09OR0962
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
- Address
- 6440 W Colonial Dr, Orlando FL, 32818
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +14072534490
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 1, 2014
- License expires
- July 31, 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.
4 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJan '23
- CleanMar '23
- CleanJul '23
- CleanNov '23
FindingJul '24
Jul 24, 2024
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments 2 children wi…
FindingMar '25
Mar 18, 2025
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…
FindingJul '25
Jul 14, 2025
34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments The director responsible for the daily operation of the p…
FindingMar '26
Mar 12, 2026
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, it wa… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 21-11: The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment … | 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…
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.
How the reviews split
The 4.9 average comes from 42 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star39
- 4 star2
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about My First Steps
Is My First Steps a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. My First Steps holds Florida DCF licence C09OR0962, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 1, 2014. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does My First Steps offer free VPK?
- Yes. My First Steps 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 My First Steps accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows My First Steps 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 My First Steps's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30AM-6:30PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can My First Steps care for?
- My First Steps is licensed for up to 63 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has My First Steps had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at My First Steps, 4 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.
