Baby Steps/Early Steps
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 16 and 45. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
811 S Castle Ct, Tampa FL, 33612
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 65 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Baby Steps/Early Steps 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
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0404
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
- Address
- 811 S Castle Ct, Tampa FL, 33612
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18139322933
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 8, 2007
- License expires
- January 31, 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.
1 clean inspection · 2 with findings in the last 3
FindingJan '24
Jan 19, 2024
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [fall zone area] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the tim…
- CleanJan '25
FindingJan '26
Jan 14, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General … | 23-15: Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the time… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Du… | 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 (Section 2…
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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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Baby Steps/Early Steps
Is Baby Steps/Early Steps a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Baby Steps/Early Steps holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0404, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 8, 2007. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Baby Steps/Early Steps accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Baby Steps/Early Steps 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.
How many children can Baby Steps/Early Steps care for?
- Baby Steps/Early Steps is licensed for up to 65 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Baby Steps/Early Steps had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 5 inspections at Baby Steps/Early Steps, 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.