The First Steps Childcare Preschool
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Verified evidence places this provider between 50 and 71. 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.
2425 Spoonwood Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32303
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:50AM to 8:45PM
- Licensed for
- 90 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:50AM to 8:45PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 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 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 The First Steps Childcare Preschool 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Night Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C02LE0049
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
- Address
- 2425 Spoonwood Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32303
- County
- Leon County
- Phone
- +18503859700
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 18, 2020
- License expires
- February 17, 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.
6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8
FindingJun '23
Jun 15, 2023
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 FSC observed expired milk and yogurt in the infant classr…
- CleanJan '24
- CleanJun '24
- CleanOct '24
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanSep '25
FindingJan '26
Jan 20, 2026
33-10: The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportat…
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 3.6 average comes from 22 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star14
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star7
Questions parents ask about The First Steps Childcare Preschool
Is The First Steps Childcare Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The First Steps Childcare Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C02LE0049, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 18, 2020. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The First Steps Childcare Preschool offer free VPK?
- Yes. The First Steps Childcare Preschool 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 The First Steps Childcare Preschool accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows The First Steps Childcare Preschool 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 The First Steps Childcare Preschool's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can The First Steps Childcare Preschool care for?
- The First Steps Childcare Preschool is licensed for up to 90 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The First Steps Childcare Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at The First Steps Childcare Preschool, 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.
