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STEAM Preschool Academy On Sparta

4463 Sparta Rd, Sebring FL, 33875

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity103 children

Overview

About Us

STEAM Preschool Academy On Sparta is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 103 children in Sebring, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Highlands County for 8 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 Sparta.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C10HI0052

ExpiresJun 25, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingOct '23

    Oct 23, 2023

    33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Child care … | 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…

  2. FindingNov '23

    Nov 20, 2023

    11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Counselo…

  3. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 15, 2024

    24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Comments At the time of inspection, Counselor observed two boxes o… | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed, labeled with date, properly stored]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments At the time of inspection, Counselor o… | 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 Comments At the time of inspection,… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments A… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per m

  4. FindingJun '24

    Jun 21, 2024

    32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [some of the equipment has broken steering wheels.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section …

  5. FindingOct '24

    Oct 21, 2024

    45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff … | 45-11: Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registr…

  6. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 21, 2025

    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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, th… | 24-24: Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a package of … | 32-02: The frame of the [blue boat and red bus] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspec… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not docume

  7. FindingOct '25

    Oct 15, 2025

    32-04: Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comment…

  8. FindingJun '26

    Jun 1, 2026

    37-02: The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2…

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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