My First Steps Preschool
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Verified evidence places this provider between 33 and 57. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
2440 Westgate Ave, West Palm Beach FL, 33409
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 176 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM 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 My First Steps 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C15PB0164
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 176 children
- Address
- 2440 Westgate Ave, West Palm Beach FL, 33409
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- +15616839977
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 11, 2002
- License expires
- December 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.
5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7
- CleanApr '23
- CleanAug '23
- CleanDec '23
- CleanApr '24
- CleanSep '24
FindingSep '25
Sep 12, 2025
05-01: A staffing ratio of [11:1] for the children age [2] is the minimum required. There was/were [1] staff for [12] children aged [2] observed. General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection,… | 33-03: The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [6.) parent signature] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of oc…
FindingMar '26
Mar 13, 2026
47-01: A crock pot used for warming infant formula and food contained water that exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Comments At the time of inspection, bottle warmer in infant room was 181 degrees F. Handbook …
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about My First Steps Preschool
Is My First Steps Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. My First Steps Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C15PB0164, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 11, 2002. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does My First Steps Preschool offer free VPK?
- Yes. My First Steps 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.
Is My First Steps Preschool a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. My First Steps Preschool holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does My First Steps Preschool accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows My First Steps 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.
How many children can My First Steps Preschool care for?
- My First Steps Preschool is licensed for up to 176 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has My First Steps Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at My First Steps 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.
