
Steam Preschool Academy On Lakeview
2170 Lakeview Dr, Sebring FL, 33870
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity95 children
Overview
About Us
Steam Preschool Academy On Lakeview is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 95 children in Sebring, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Highlands County for 10 years.
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 Steam Preschool Academy On Lakeview.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10HI0022
Inspection History
4 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 8
FindingJul '24
Jul 19, 2024
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing speciali… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environm… | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical E… | 24-22: Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an open box of Rice Krispi…
FindingNov '24
Nov 25, 2024
44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee…
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanNov '25
FindingMar '26
Mar 17, 2026
08-06: Child safety restraint was not replaced after a recall, past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or after being involved in a crash. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 General Requirements [SR] Co… | 14-01: All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, … | 25-01: Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [include the required amount of food groups.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food… | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR] Comments A…
FindingJun '26
Jun 18, 2026
05-02: The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments At the tim… | 12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 14-01: All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] … | 21-08: A toilet facility opened directly into an area where food was prepared. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspectio… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved
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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