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Small Steps Academy

1715 Taylor Rd, Port Orange FL, 32128

52Elevated Risk
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VPKFaith-basedCenter-basedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity195 children

Overview

About Us

Small Steps Academy is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 195 children in Port Orange, Florida. The program has served Port Orange families for over 21 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Small Steps Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C07VO0195

ExpiresAug 25, 2026

Inspection History

7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8

  1. FindingAug '23

    Aug 10, 2023

    09-02: The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Comments Childcare personnel did not follow the written plan of scheduled activities and showed a PG-13 … | 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 Comments Childcare personnel showe… | 39-01: Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their chi…

  2. CleanMar '24
  3. CleanJul '24
  4. CleanDec '24
  5. CleanMar '25
  6. CleanJul '25
  7. CleanNov '25
  8. CleanMar '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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

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