Little Steps Learning Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 23 and 56. 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.
8325 N Packwood Ave, Tampa FL, 33604
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 75 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
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 Little Steps Learning Academy 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0348
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
- Address
- 8325 N Packwood Ave, Tampa FL, 33604
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18139354322
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 1, 2004
- License expires
- August 31, 2026
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.
2 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 4
FindingAug '23
Aug 24, 2023
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During time of inspection, Child Care Regulatio… | 12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the facility … | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 13-04: Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation o… | 17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter
FindingJul '24
Jul 25, 2024
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 The Licensi…
- CleanJan '25
- CleanJul '25
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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.0 average comes from 9 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star6
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about Little Steps Learning Academy
Is Little Steps Learning Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Little Steps Learning Academy holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0348, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 1, 2004. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Little Steps Learning Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Little Steps Learning Academy 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 Little Steps Learning Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Little Steps Learning Academy care for?
- Little Steps Learning Academy is licensed for up to 75 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Little Steps Learning Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 4 inspections at Little Steps Learning Academy, 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.