Next Steps Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 50 and 74. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
9367 Trevarthon Rd, Orlando FL, 32817
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 90 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 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
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 Next Steps 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
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C09OR1352
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
- Address
- 9367 Trevarthon Rd, Orlando FL, 32817
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +14076818111
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 13, 2023
- License expires
- April 12, 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 · 2 with findings in the last 6
FindingAug '23
Aug 9, 2023
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 Comments The facility did not have a current employ…
- CleanApr '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
FindingMar '25
Mar 31, 2025
33-02: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [45 hour training was not completed within 12 months from hire date… | 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… | 45-01: A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keep…
- CleanMar '26
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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 5.0 average comes from 6 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star6
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Next Steps Academy
Is Next Steps Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Next Steps Academy holds Florida DCF licence C09OR1352, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 13, 2023. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Next Steps Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Next Steps 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 Next Steps Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Next Steps 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 Next Steps Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Next Steps Academy care for?
- Next Steps Academy is licensed for up to 90 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Next Steps Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Next Steps Academy, 2 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.
